On June 27, 2024, Ingo Money, Inc. notified the Texas Attorney General of a data breach that compromised confidential customer information. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive data, including names, Social Security numbers, financial account details, driver’s license numbers, and addresses. Following the incident, Ingo Money began sending out data breach notification letters to affected individuals.
The breach was detected when Ingo Money identified a potential data security issue, prompting an investigation. The company’s findings confirmed that unauthorized parties had accessed confidential information provided by users of their check-cashing app. The attackers reportedly also obtained HR data.
Ingo Money’s notice to the Texas Attorney General provides limited details on the breach’s cause, but further information is anticipated. The company has reviewed the compromised files to assess the extent of the data exposure and is working to notify all impacted customers.
Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Ingo Money, Inc. offers push payments technology and operates a check-cashing app. The fintech company, which employs over 200 people and generates approximately $83 million in annual revenue, continues to address the breach and enhance its data security measures.
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