Bitcoin Depot Data Breach: Personal Information Exposed
What Happened in Bitcoin Depot Data Breach?
On June 23, 2024, Bitcoin Depot, Inc. discovered suspicious activity within its internal systems. The company immediately launched an investigation, bringing in leading third-party cybersecurity experts to identify the source and impact of the breach.
By July 18, 2024, the investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party had accessed documents containing sensitive personal information tied to some of Bitcoin Depot’s customers. Due to the nature of the investigation, federal law enforcement instructed Bitcoin Depot not to notify affected individuals until the criminal inquiry concluded. Law enforcement finally cleared the company to notify impacted individuals on June 13, 2025.
Who was affected?
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What Information was taken in Bitcoin Depot Data Breach?
The breach exposed the following personal information:
Full name
Phone number
Driver’s license number
Possibly your address, date of birth, and email address
This data can be highly valuable to identity thieves, making immediate protective action essential.
What Bitcoin Depot is doing?
Bitcoin Depot acted quickly to secure its systems, improve its cybersecurity protocols, and implement stronger monitoring practices. The company continues to cooperate fully with federal authorities and has enhanced its internal security awareness to prevent similar breaches in the future.
What can you do to protect yourself?
Take these important steps to protect your personal information:
Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports closely for the next 12–24 months. Report any suspicious activity immediately.
File a police report if you suspect identity theft.
Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to learn how to report and respond to identity theft:
1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)
Get a Free Credit Report
By law, you’re entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus. To request yours:
Call 1-877-322-8228
Or mail a completed request form to:
Annual Credit Report Request Service
P.O. Box 105281
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281
Place a Fraud Alert
Protect your credit by placing a one-year fraud alert with Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion. A fraud alert requires creditors to verify your identity before issuing credit in your name.
If you’ve already experienced identity theft, you can request an extended fraud alert for seven years.
Freeze Your Credit for Extra Security
A security freeze is a powerful step that blocks new credit activity in your name. You can freeze your credit at all three bureaus for free:
Equifax: Credit Freeze Info | 1-866-478-0027
P.O. Box 105788, Atlanta, GA 30348-5788Experian: www.experian.com/freeze
TransUnion: www.transunion.com/credit-freeze
You will receive a PIN or password to lift the freeze temporarily or permanently.
Legal Help?
Have you recieved the data breach letter from Bitcoin Depot?
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