✅ Official notice on file. EMPIRE Distribution Inc. filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Sep 26, 2025. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
EMPIRE Distribution Inc. reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number, financial account / bank info.
Key facts
| Discovered | Jul 7, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Financial account / bank info |
| Reported to California AG | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Company helpline | 1-800-939-4170 |
Free credit monitoring
EMPIRE Distribution Inc. is offering 12 months of IDX at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at app.idx.us/account-creation/protect using the activation code printed on your letter.
What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Call your bank, ask about extra monitoring or a new account number, and review statements for small unknown charges.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the EMPIRE Distribution Inc. helpline at 1-800-939-4170 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Jul 7, 2025 — EMPIRE Distribution Inc. discovers the incident
- Sep 26, 2025 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by EMPIRE Distribution Inc. to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with EMPIRE Distribution Inc.. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.