Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating McKenzie Check Advance of Iowa, LLC d/b/a Advance America regarding its recent data breach. The Advance America data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT MCKENZIE CHECK ADVANCE OF IOWA, LLC D/B/A ADVANCE AMERICA:
Advance America is a financial service provider offering small loans for individuals. As a loan provider, Advance America specializes in payday loans, installment loans, title loans, lines of credit, and cash advances. Additionally, Advance America provides money and debt management advice through its website. Founded in 1997, Advance America has served millions of customers across its over 1,200 locations in the United States. Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Advance America employs approximately 4,000 individuals across the United States.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On February 7, 2023, Advance America discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Advance America determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on February 7, 2023. On August 18, 2023, Advance America began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license
- Passport number
If you received a breach notification letter from McKenzie Check Advance of Iowa, LLC d/b/a Advance America:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
