✅ Official notice on file. The Computer Merchant filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Aug 21, 2025. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
The Computer Merchant reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number.
Key facts
| Data exposed | Social Security number |
|---|---|
| Letter sent | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Reported to California AG | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Company helpline | 1-855-202-8150 |
Free credit monitoring
The Computer Merchant is offering 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.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the The Computer Merchant helpline at 1-855-202-8150 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Aug 19, 2025 — Notification letters sent
- Aug 21, 2025 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by The Computer Merchant to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with The Computer Merchant. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.