First Commonwealth
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: August 3, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the First Commonwealth data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by First Commonwealth.

First Commonwealth data breach summary:

Approximately 98,000 individuals were affected by the First Commonwealth data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and/or account numbers.

Around June 27, 2024, First Commonwealth noticed some unusual activity in their computer network. Once they found this activity, they quickly worked to contain it and started an investigation with the help of independent cybersecurity experts to figure out what happened and if any sensitive information was involved. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized person had accessed certain files and data in their systems around June 26, 2024.

First Commonwealth then conducted a thorough review of all possibly affected information to identify any personal details that might have been accessed. By July 1, 2024, they confirmed that some member personal information might have been involved in the incident. They also informed law enforcement about the incident. Additionally, First Commonwealth is providing written notice of the incident to the three major credit reporting agencies: TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax, as well as to relevant regulators.

As a result of the data breach, First Commonwealth is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the First Commonwealth data breach may be found here: First Commonwealth Data Breach Notification, and here: First Commonwealth Notice of Data Security Incident.

About First Commonwealth:

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution based in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Established in 1959, it serves individuals and businesses by providing a range of financial services. The credit union operates under a cooperative model, focusing on member benefit rather than profit maximization. Membership is open to individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in certain regions, including Lehigh Valley, Berks County, and other parts of Pennsylvania.

The credit union offers a variety of financial products, including savings and checking accounts, loans, mortgages, and credit cards. It provides online and mobile banking services, allowing members to manage their finances remotely. First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union also offers financial education resources to help members make informed financial decisions.

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union operates multiple branches throughout its service area. It is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), which provides additional security to its members. The credit union participates in the CO-OP Shared Branching Network, enabling members to access their accounts at other participating credit unions nationwide.

The First Commonwealth Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

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 First Commonwealth data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative 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 First Commonwealth or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.