What You Need to Know About Capital One’s Data Breach

In the wake of Capital One’s recent data breach, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Division of Consumer Affairs suggests Capital One account holders visit their website.

On July 19, 2019, we determined that an outside individual gained unauthorized access and obtained certain types of personal information about Capital One credit card customers and individuals who had applied for our credit card products.

Capital One immediately fixed the issue and promptly began working with federal law enforcement. The person responsible was arrested. Based on our analysis to date, we believe it is unlikely that the information was used for fraud or disseminated by this individual. However, we will continue to investigate.

On July 19, 2019, we determined that an outside individual gained unauthorized access and obtained certain types of personal information about Capital One credit card customers and individuals who had applied for our credit card products. This occurred on March 22 and 23, 2019.

Based on our analysis to date, we believe it is unlikely that the information was used for fraud or disseminated by this individual. However, we will continue to investigate.

If you do not have internet access – or wish to speak with an agent – call 1-800-227-4825. Consumer Affairs can be reached at 845-340-3260.