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Investigation OpenNH AG filing · January 16, 2025

SCM Group Data Breach: What New Hampshire Victims Can Do

SCM Group recently reported a data incident to authorities in New Hampshire, potentially exposing customers' personal information. If you received a notification letter, your data may have been compromised, and you might be entitled to financial compensation.

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This breach is real, not a scam. SCM Group officially reported it to the NH Attorney General on January 16, 2025.

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January 16, 2025

SCM Group has acknowledged a data security incident, reporting the event to New Hampshire authorities on January 16, 2025. This incident may have put the personal information of individuals at risk. The full scope of the breach and the specific details surrounding it are currently under investigation.

If you received a notification letter from SCM Group, it indicates that your personal information was likely involved in this breach. Such incidents can expose individuals to various risks, including identity theft and fraud, as unauthorized parties may gain access to sensitive data. Understanding the potential impact is crucial for protecting your financial and personal security.

While the specific categories of data involved in the SCM Group breach have not been detailed, it's understood that personal information was compromised. This could include various details that, in the wrong hands, could be misused.

Receiving a data breach notification can be unsettling, but there are immediate steps you can take. Review the letter carefully for any guidance provided by SCM Group. Consider monitoring your credit reports and financial statements for any unusual activity. If available, enroll in any credit monitoring services offered.

Beyond protective steps, you may also have a right to seek compensation for the inconvenience, risk, and potential harm caused by this data breach. Companies are responsible for safeguarding your personal information, and failures can have legal consequences.

To understand if your specific situation warrants a claim and what your options might be, consider speaking with an attorney. A free case review can help clarify the potential value of your claim with no obligation. There's typically no fee unless you recover.

Received the SCM Group notification letter? The SCM Group 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.

SCM Group data breach settlement, compensation and claim questions

How much could a SCM Group data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no SCM Group 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 SCM Group 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 SCM Group. 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 SCM Group over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in NH 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 SCM Group offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from SCM Group. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
Is the SCM Group data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from SCM Group in the mail matches the breach SCM Group reported to the NH Attorney General on January 16, 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 SCM Group through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Do I need a SCM Group 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.
Where can I see the official SCM Group breach notice?
SCM Group's report is published by the NH Attorney General: https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/doj/remote-docs/scm-group-20250116.pdf Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
What should I do after getting the SCM Group 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.

Source: NH Attorney General filing

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