✅ Official notice on file. Monmouth University filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jun 30, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Monmouth University reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number, driver's license / state id, passport number, date of birth, financial account / bank info, payment card.
Key facts
| Discovered | Mar 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Driver's license / state ID, Passport number, Date of birth, Financial account / bank info, Payment card, Home address |
| Letter sent | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-888-398-1742 |
Free credit monitoring
Monmouth University is offering 12 months of Experian IdentityWorks at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at www.experianidworks.com/3bcredit 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.
- Contact your state DMV to ask whether your license number should be replaced, and watch for accounts opened with your ID.
- Consider reporting the exposure to the U.S. State Department if you see suspicious activity; a new passport invalidates the old number.
- 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.
- Call your bank, ask about extra monitoring or a new account number, and review statements for small unknown charges.
- Ask your card issuer to replace the card and review recent transactions; card fraud is usually refunded if reported quickly.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Monmouth University helpline at 1-888-398-1742 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Mar 3, 2026 — Monmouth University discovers the incident
- Jun 30, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Jun 30, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
Other recent data breaches
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Monmouth University to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Monmouth University. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.