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MonitoringMarylandFiled March 3, 2025

Understanding your Coast of Maine Brands data breach notification letter

If a Coast of Maine Brands letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.

Why you received this letter

In March 2025, Coast of Maine Brands filed notice of a data security incident with the Maryland Attorney General. This breach reportedly involved the exposure of sensitive personal and financial information, including Social Security Numbers and direct deposit details. Individuals whose data was compromised face increased risks of identity theft and financial fraud.

Information the filing reports as involved

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Mailing Address
  • Email Address
  • Payment Card Information
  • Wage and Compensation Information
  • Direct Deposit Account Details

What to do after the letter

  1. Confirm the notice is genuine

    A legitimate Coast of Maine Brands notice references the specific incident reported to the Maryland Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.

  2. Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection

    The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.

  3. Protect your accounts and credit

    Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.

  4. Check the record against the public filing

    You can verify the Coast of Maine Brands incident against the filing reported to the Maryland Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.

This page summarizes a data breach reported to the Maryland Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachCaseFile.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.

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