Global Payments Breach

Global Payments Breach

Up to 10 million Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express cardholders may have been affected by a “massive” Global Payments security breach reported by various news agencies. It is believed that both Track 1 and Track data, which includes the cardholder’s name, account number, encrypted PIN among other information, was stolen. Potentially, persons who gain access to this data could use the information to make online transactions and make copies of the credit card. 

If have a Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AMEX credit card and suspect you have fallen victim to the Global Payments breach, you may have legal recourse to recover compensation. To find out if you are eligible, complete our free case review form today.

What Cards Are Affected by the Global Payments Breach?  

Global Payments is one of the world’s largest electronic transaction processing companies. It has been reported that the Global Payments breach could have an effect on cards issued to consumers directly from the credit card companies, as well as any cards provided by a bank or other financial institution carrying a logo for Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express. The credit card payment processor reportedly admitted that it was working in connection with the Secret Service to determine the scope of the Global Payments security breach and the parties responsible for stealing the information. 

Global Payments Security Breach: What Are Your Rights? 

In light of these reports, consumers who suspect they had their information stolen in relation to the Global Payments breach may have valuable legal rights. To learn more, please complete our no cost, no obligation case review form today.