Kings United Way Data Breach (2026): What Was Exposed & Free Credit Monitoring

✅ Official notice on file. Kings United Way filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Sep 25, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.

View the official notice · Read the letter (PDF)

Kings United Way reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number, date of birth, financial account / bank info.

Key facts

Discovered Aug 26, 2026
Data exposed Social Security number, Date of birth, Financial account / bank info
Reported to California AG Sep 25, 2026
Company helpline 1-833-788-9712

Free credit monitoring

Kings United Way is offering 24 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Call your bank, ask about extra monitoring or a new account number, and review statements for small unknown charges.
  4. Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
  5. Call the Kings United Way helpline at 1-833-788-9712 if you have questions about your letter.

Timeline

  • Aug 26, 2026 — Kings United Way discovers the incident
  • Sep 25, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General

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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Kings United Way to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Kings United Way. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.