David Evans Enterprises, Inc. reported a data security incident with breach dates of February 26 and 27, 2026, and filed notice with the California Attorney General on April 10, 2026. The excerpt of the notification letter available to us focuses on the protective steps being offered rather than a detailed account of how the incident occurred, so the specific method used by whoever accessed the information isn’t stated here.
The letter notes that at least one Rhode Island resident was affected, and because the notice was also filed in California, it appears the incident reached individuals in multiple states. No overall total number of people affected is provided in the material we have.
What information was exposed?
- The letter provided to us does not spell out the exact categories of personal information involved.
- The company is nonetheless offering credit monitoring and fraud assistance services, which typically signals that sensitive identifiers, such as a Social Security number or financial account information, may have been part of the incident.
David Evans Enterprises is providing 12 months of free Single Bureau Credit Monitoring, Single Bureau Credit Report, and Single Bureau Credit Score services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, along with proactive fraud assistance. To enroll, visit https://bfs.cyberscout.com/activate and enter the unique code included in your individual letter. You must enroll within 90 days from the date of the letter.
What should you do now?
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring offered in your letter before the 90-day deadline, using the code provided.
- Review your credit reports for accounts you didn’t open or inquiries you don’t recognize; you can get a free report each year from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion at www.annualcreditreport.com or 1-877-322-8228.
- Consider placing a free fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus, especially if you believe sensitive identifiers like a Social Security number could have been involved.
- Watch your bank and credit card statements closely for unfamiliar charges or new accounts opened in your name.
- Since the letter doesn’t fully describe what was exposed, it’s worth signing up for a service like Aura or LifeLock, which can alert you if your personal information turns up elsewhere.
- If you spot signs of identity theft, file a report with local law enforcement and the FTC at www.identitytheft.gov or 1-877-438-4338.