Interra Class Action Lawsuit
Our data breach legal team is currently investigating Interra Credit Union, a financial institution serving over 90,000 members across 16 branches in Indiana, for a recent security event. With decades of experience in class action and consumer protection litigation, CohenMalad, LLP attorneys fight to hold companies accountable when they fail to protect sensitive information.
Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Goshen, Interra provides a variety of financial services, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, auto and personal loans, and online banking. Recently, the company announced a data breach that may have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to approximately 1,850 individuals.
If you received a data breach notification letter from Interra, it is important to understand what happened, what steps you can take to protect yourself, and how to participate in a class action lawsuit to hold Interra accountable.
What Happened?
The credit union detected suspicious activity in an employee’s email account. Upon discovery, Interra promptly secured the email account and launched an investigation with the assistance of a forensic security firm. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized third party accessed the email account between October 2, 2024, and October 9, 2024. As part of its review, Interra determined on December 9, 2024, that personal information may have been compromised. [view notification letter]
The personal information belonging to Interra Credit Union customers that may have been exposed includes:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or state ID number
- Bank account number, credit card number, or debit card number (potentially in a form that could be used without additional authentication)
- Account passwords, PINs, or other access credentials
What You Can Do
If you received a notification from Interra, you may wish to:
1. Enroll in Credit Monitoring: Interra is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring services. Take advantage of this offer to monitor your financial accounts for any suspicious activity.
2. Review Your Financial Accounts: Check your bank and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions. Report any suspicious activity to your financial institution immediately.
3. Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze: Contact one of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion) to place a fraud alert on your credit file. You may also wish to consider freezing your credit to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.
4. Monitor for Identity Theft: Be cautious of phishing emails or phone scams that attempt to use your compromised information to gain further access to your accounts.
5. Change Your Passwords: If you use similar passwords across multiple accounts, update them immediately to prevent unauthorized access.
Experienced Indiana Data Breach Attorneys Can Help
If you were affected by this data breach, you may have legal options. CohenMalad, LLP is a plaintiff-focused law firm dedicated to protecting consumer rights nationwide. If you received a data breach notification from Interra Credit Union, our experienced data breach attorneys can help. Contact us today to discuss your rights.
