Exeter Finance Discloses Data Breach Affecting Consumer Personal Information
Exeter Finance LLC, a Texas-based auto finance company, recently confirmed a data breach exposing sensitive consumer information. The incident was identified after the company detected unauthorized access to certain personal data.
Following an internal review, Exeter Finance determined that the breach involved names, auto loan account numbers, financial account details, and other personal information. The company completed its investigation on June 10, 2026, and reported the breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on June 26, 2026. Affected consumers were notified via mail on June 25, 2026.
In response, Exeter Finance is providing 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection through Epiq’s Privacy Solutions ID 1B Credit Monitoring Plus. The service includes one-bureau credit monitoring, VantageScore 3.0 credit reports, Social Security number monitoring, dark web surveillance, and change-of-address alerts. Affected individuals can enroll using an activation code from their notification letter or contact Epiq at 866-675-2006 for assistance. General inquiries about the breach can be directed to Exeter Finance at 877-877-4943.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/exeter-finance-2026
Exeter Finance cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/exeter-finance-corp
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