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Investigation OpenIllinois AG filing · February 15, 2025

Samaritan's Purse Data Breach: Was Your Personal Information Exposed?

Samaritan's Purse reported a data security incident to Illinois authorities in February 2025, potentially exposing personal information belonging to individuals. If you received a notification letter, your data may be at risk, and you could be eligible to pursue compensation for the increased threat to your identity.

This breach is real, not a scam. Samaritan'S Purse officially reported it to the Illinois Attorney General on February 15, 2025.

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Received a Samaritan'S Purse notification letter? Find out in minutes if you qualify for compensation.

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State
Illinois
Reported
February 15, 2025

Samaritan's Purse, a global humanitarian organization, recently reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General on February 15, 2025. This breach indicates that sensitive personal information may have been compromised from their systems. The organization, known for managing extensive records for personnel, donors, and administrative operations, became the target of a cyberattack.

For individuals who received a data breach notification letter from Samaritan's Purse, this signifies that your data was involved in the incident. The exposure of your personal information creates an increased risk of identity theft, fraud, and other cybercrimes. Taking proactive steps to protect yourself can be time-consuming and costly, leading to recognized harm under Illinois law.

While the specific details of the breach type are still under investigation, such incidents often point to potential weaknesses in an organization's digital safeguards. Under Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), organizations are obligated to implement reasonable security measures. A successful breach suggests that these protections may not have been sufficient to prevent unauthorized access to your private data.

If you received a data breach notice from Samaritan's Purse, you might be eligible to join others in seeking financial compensation. You don't need to prove direct financial loss yet; the increased risk and the need to mitigate future harm can form the basis of a claim. Learning what your case may be worth starts with a free, no-obligation legal review.

Our firm offers a free evaluation of your situation, and you pay nothing out-of-pocket unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. This means there's no financial risk to you for exploring your legal options. Taking action now can help you understand your rights and potentially secure the compensation you deserve.

Received the Samaritan'S Purse notification letter? The Samaritan'S Purse case file tracks this filing.

What to do if you were affected

These general steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud after any data breach.

  • Stay alert to targeted scams

    Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.

  • Keep your notification letter

    Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

Samaritan'S Purse data breach settlement, compensation and claim questions

How much could a Samaritan'S Purse data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Samaritan'S Purse settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
Is there a Samaritan'S Purse data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Samaritan'S Purse. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
Can I sue Samaritan'S Purse over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Illinois and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
Did Samaritan'S Purse offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your Samaritan'S Purse notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
Is the Samaritan'S Purse data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Samaritan'S Purse in the mail matches the breach Samaritan'S Purse reported to the Illinois Attorney General on February 15, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Samaritan'S Purse through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Do I need a Samaritan'S Purse data breach lawyer or attorney?
A data breach lawyer can tell you whether your situation supports a claim and what it may be worth. A review here is free, and law firms usually take these cases on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
What should I do after getting the Samaritan'S Purse data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.

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