Redfin Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Consumer Information
Redfin Corp., a Seattle-based real estate technology company, has reported a data breach that may have compromised the personal information of consumers. The company, which operates a leading U.S. real estate brokerage platform offering home search, mortgage, and settlement services, disclosed the incident to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on September 24, 2026, identifying 55 affected Massachusetts residents.
The breach involved unauthorized third-party access to sensitive data, though the exact timeline of the intrusion remains undisclosed. Exposed information includes Social Security numbers, financial account details, and driver’s license numbers data that could facilitate identity theft or fraudulent account openings.
In response, Redfin is providing affected individuals with two years of free identity protection services through IDX. Those notified can enroll by December 23, 2026, using a unique code via the IDX enrollment page or a QR code in their notification letter. Support is available at 1-888-204-3205 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET). The full scope of the breach and its impact on other users is still under investigation.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/redfin-2026
Redfin Corp. TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/redfin
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