Lafayette Federal Credit Union (“LFCU”) Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 31, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces that it is continuing its investigation into the data breach involving Lafayette Federal Credit Union (“LFCU”), following the filing of a supplemental notice with the Office of the Attorney General of Maine.
According to the updated filing, the breach occurred on September 16, 2024, and was not discovered until February 5, 2025. The breach was the result of a hacking incident involving LFCU’s external system, and exposed sensitive personal information, including names and other identifiers in combination with additional personal data.
Originally disclosed in March 2025, LFCU has now submitted a supplemental notice with more specific information regarding the scope of the breach. It is now confirmed that 77,337 individuals were affected, including 124 Maine residents. Written notifications to affected individuals were issued beginning March 20, 2025.
As part of its response, LFCU has offered impacted individuals 12 months of credit monitoring and identity theft protection through Experian Credit3B IdentityWorks.
Federman & Sherwood has been investigating this breach since the initial disclosure and is evaluating whether Lafayette Federal Credit Union employed reasonable data security measures to protect consumer information. The firm continues to pursue answers on behalf of affected individuals, including whether LFCU provided timely and adequate notification and protection following the breach.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Lafayette Federal Credit Union?
Lafayette Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative that provides a range of financial services to its members, including loans, savings accounts, and checking accounts. It focuses on offering competitive rates and personalized service to its members.
If you received a notification from Lafayette Federal Credit Union or believe your information may have been compromised, contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about your legal options.
Contact Information:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com