at least 5.6 million people Their names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers were stolen in a data breach at 700Credit, a company that runs credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships across the United States.
in a statement on its websiteMichigan-based 700Credit blamed an unknown bad actor for the October data breach.
according to Attorney General of MichiganThe hacker stole personal data collected from dealers between May and October 2025.
The company, which provides credit monitoring services, said it is now sending letters by mail to individuals whose information was stolen in the data breach.
“If you receive a letter from 700Credit, do not ignore it,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. “It is important that anyone affected by this data breach take steps as soon as possible to protect their information. Credit freezes or monitoring services can go a long way in preventing fraud, and I encourage Michiganders to use the tools available to keep their identities safe.”
