American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. (“ACCC”) Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 16, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces it is investigating a data breach involving American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. (“ACCC”), a nonprofit credit counseling organization that recently notified the Maine Attorney General’s Office of a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised sensitive consumer information.
According to the notice filed by ACCC, an unauthorized actor gained access to parts of the company’s computer network on January 29, 2025, and acquired copies of certain files. Following a comprehensive forensic investigation with the support of a third-party cybersecurity firm, ACCC determined on June 27, 2025, that the accessed files contained names and financial account or payment card numbers of certain individuals.
Affected individuals began receiving notification letters via U.S. mail on July 15, 2025, in compliance with Maine data breach reporting statutes. The company has also established a dedicated call center to assist those affected. ACCC states it is implementing additional safeguards and technical security measures to strengthen its systems and help prevent future incidents.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the scope of the breach and the legal rights of individuals impacted.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. (“ACCC”)?
American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. (ACCC) is a non-profit organization that offers free credit counseling and debt management services to help individuals manage and reduce their debt. They provide various services, including debt management plans, credit counseling, bankruptcy counseling, and housing counseling.
If you have received a notification from American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc., or believe your information may have been involved, we encourage you to contact our office.
Contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com