✅ Official notice on file. American Lending Center filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on May 11, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
American Lending Center reported a data breach caused by a ransomware attack that encrypted or stole files. The information involved includes Social Security number, date of birth.
Key facts
| Incident type | Ransomware |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Date of birth |
| Reported to California AG | May 11, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-800-939-4170 |
Free credit monitoring
American Lending Center 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.
- Your date of birth is often used to verify identity: add a fraud alert to your credit file so lenders must confirm it is really you.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the American Lending Center helpline at 1-800-939-4170 if you have questions about your letter.
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by American Lending Center to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with American Lending Center. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.