Data breach at credit check giant 700Credit affects at least 5.6 million | TechCrunch

"At least 5.6 million people had their names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers stolen in a data breach at 700Credit, a company that runs credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships across the United States. In a statement on its website, the Michigan-based 700Credit blamed the October data breach on an unidentified bad actor. According to Michigan's attorney general, the hacker stole personal data collected from dealers between May and October 2025."

""If you get a letter from 700Credit, don't ignore it," said Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel. "It is important that anyone affected by this data breach takes steps as soon as possible to protect their information. A credit freeze or monitoring services can go a long way in preventing fraud, and I encourage Michiganders to use the tools available to keep their identity safe.""

At least 5.6 million people had names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers stolen in a data breach at 700Credit, which provides credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships across the United States. The Michigan-based company blamed the October breach on an unidentified bad actor. Michigan's attorney general reported that the hacker stole personal data collected from dealers between May and October 2025. 700Credit is sending letters by mail to affected individuals and is offering credit monitoring services. The attorney general advised recipients to take prompt steps such as credit freezes or monitoring to help prevent fraud.

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