A data breach at credit checking giant 700Credit affects at least 5.6 million people

at least 5.6 million people Their names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers were stolen in a data breach at 700Credit, a company that runs credit checking and identity verification services for car dealerships across the United States.

In a statement on Its websiteMichigan-based 700Credit blamed an October data breach on an unidentified bad actor.

according to Michigan Attorney Generalthe hacker stole personal data collected from merchants between May and October 2025.

The company, which provides credit monitoring services, said it is now mailing letters to individuals whose information was stolen in the data breach.

“If you receive a letter from 700Credit, do not ignore it,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “It is important that anyone affected by this data breach takes steps as soon as possible to protect their information. Credit freeze or monitoring services can go a long way in preventing fraud, and I encourage Michiganders to use available tools to keep their identity safe.”