The Fedcap Group Data Breach
What Happened?
The Fedcap Group notified consumers that a data security incident may have exposed certain personal information. However, the notification letter provides limited technical details about the event.
The organization has not publicly disclosed:
- The date the incident occurred.
- The breach discovery date.
- The method used to gain unauthorized access.
- Whether the incident involved ransomware or another cyberattack.
- The number of individuals affected.
Despite the limited information, The Fedcap Group confirmed that sensitive personal information was involved and has begun notifying potentially affected individuals.
Who was affected?
The Fedcap Group has not publicly identified a specific group of affected individuals. The organization has only stated that it mailed notification letters to individuals whose personal information may have been involved in the incident.
The total number of affected individuals has not been disclosed in the available regulatory filings.
What Information was taken?
According to the notification letter, the information potentially exposed includes:
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers and other government-issued identification numbers
The organization indicated that the exposed information may vary by individual.
What is the company doing?
To help reduce the risk of identity theft, The Fedcap Group is offering affected individuals 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experian IdentityWorks.
Individuals wishing to enroll must use the unique activation code included in their notification letter and complete enrollment by September 30, 2026.
The organization also established a dedicated assistance line for individuals with questions about the incident or identity restoration services. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding major U.S. holidays.
Individuals may also contact The Fedcap Group by mail at:
The Fedcap Group
633 Third Avenue, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10017
What can you do?
Anyone who receives a notification letter should consider taking proactive steps to protect against identity theft, including:
- Enrolling in the complimentary Experian IdentityWorks protection services.
- Monitoring bank and financial account statements.
- Reviewing credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or activity.
- Considering placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files if appropriate.
- Reporting suspected identity theft immediately to financial institutions and law enforcement.