On March 25, 2025, US Claims Capital, Inc., also known as USClaims, discovered a data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information. The breach occurred earlier this year, on January 7, 2025, and affected approximately 25,722 individuals across the United States, including 37 residents of Maine.
The compromised information includes personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) like names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, proof of current address, and government-issued identification cards.
USClaims reported this data breach to regulatory authorities, notifying both the California Attorney General's office and the Maine Attorney General's office on April 14, 2025. Official disclosures can be viewed on the California Attorney General's website and on the Maine Attorney General's website.
Following the discovery of the breach, USClaims promptly launched an investigation to assess the scope and impact of the incident. On April 11, 2025, the company sent written notifications to all affected individuals, informing them about the breach and providing detailed information about the compromised data.
To help protect affected individuals from potential identity theft or fraud, USClaims has encouraged consumers to closely monitor their financial accounts, credit reports, and personal information for suspicious activity. Individuals impacted by this breach should consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes on their credit files and remain vigilant for signs of identity theft, such as unauthorized transactions or accounts opened in their names.
Affected individuals who have questions or concerns about the data breach can contact USClaims directly through the company's website at usclaims.com or by phone during regular business hours (9 AM to 6 PM EST).