Premier Auto Credit Reports Data Security Incident to California AG
Premier Auto Credit reported a data security incident to California authorities on December 23, 2025, confirming unauthorized system access. The breach, which began January 11, 2025, potentially exposed personal information, affecting individuals who receive formal notification.
- State
- California
- Breach date
- January 11, 2025
- Reported
- December 23, 2025
Premier Auto Credit, a California-based financial services provider, officially reported a data security incident to the state's Attorney General on December 23, 2025. This report confirms unauthorized access to their systems, which was identified as occurring on January 11, 2025.
As a lender specializing in vehicle financing, Premier Auto Credit typically collects and maintains sensitive personal and financial data necessary for loan applications and account management. The incident involved unauthorized access to systems where this type of information is stored.
If you have received a data breach notification letter directly from Premier Auto Credit, it signifies that your personal information may have been involved in this event. These official notifications are sent to inform affected individuals about the incident and recommend protective measures.
To safeguard your identity and financial assets, it is advisable to review your personal accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files as an added precaution, as these services can help prevent unauthorized access to your credit.
The specific categories of information involved in this incident have not been detailed in public filings. Therefore, individuals should assume that any personal information they entrusted to Premier Auto Credit could be at risk and take general protective steps, consistent with the recommendations provided in any notification letter you may have received.
What to do if you were affected
These general steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud after any data breach.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
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