World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 8, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the World Acceptance Corporation data breach following notifications filed in Texas and Massachusetts.
According to the filings, the data breach affected 51,088 Texas residents, with additional individuals affected nationwide. Information potentially affected includes names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. The Massachusetts filing also identifies Social Security numbers and driver’s license information as affected.
World Acceptance Corporation reported providing notice through U.S. Mail, publication in print media, and a company or special website.
The exposure of Social Security numbers and driver’s license information may increase the risk of identity theft, impersonation, fraudulent account creation, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether World Acceptance Corporation implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal and financial information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license information
- Other sensitive information
What is World Acceptance Corporation?
World Acceptance Corporation is a consumer finance company that provides short-term and medium-term personal installment loans, credit insurance, and tax preparation services.
Individuals affected by the World Acceptance Corporation data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com