Populus Financial
Data Breach Class Action

October 25, 2023 -- Attention: victims of the Populus Financial data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the recently announced Populus Financial data breach.

At this time there is very little public information available about the Populus Financial data breach. It is not currently known when the data breach occurred, or how it happened.

At this time, it is not known if Populus Financial is offering free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

Thousands of individuals were affected by the Populus Financial data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, Social Security numbers, and financial data.

Additional information about the Populus Financial data breach may be found here: Populus Financial Group.

Operating from its headquarters in Irving, Texas, Populus Financial manages four distinct brands that offer a variety of financial services. First, ACE Cash Express, established in 1968, gives consumers who seek alternatives to traditional banking convenient access to various financial services. Second, the Flare Account presents a modern banking solution with competitive features, although it mandates registration and identity verification for account opening. Third, the ACE Elite Visa Prepaid Debit Card allows consumers to enjoy advantageous money management options along with competitive perks, provided they undergo activation and identity verification. Fourth, Porte delivers a premium mobile banking experience centered around the customer's needs, contingent upon successful identity verification for account initiation. Through these brands, Populus Financial addresses the diverse financial needs of consumers inclined toward non-traditional banking solutions.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Populus Financial data breach, and would like to participate in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Populus Financial or any affiliated companies.