American Trust Provides Notice of a Data Security Event
Cordova, TN January 3, 2025 -- AT Retirement Services, LLC and American Trust Company (both entities are collectively described herein as "American Trust") are providing notice of an event that may affect the security of information related to individuals.
On or about August 13, 2024, American Trust became aware of suspicious activity within its email environment. In response, they began an investigation to determine the full nature and scope of the activity. The investigation determined that certain emails may have been copied without authorization between August 8, 2024, and August 13, 2024. American Trust conducted a comprehensive review of the relevant emails. On December 5, 2024, the review was completed and determined that certain individuals were impacted by the event. The types of information impacted includes, but not limited to, name, address, Social Security number, driver's license number or state identification number, financial account number, and date of birth. On December 31, 2024, American Trust began providing notice of this event on its website which remains available to review for additional information at https://www.americantrustretirement.com.
Security of information in its care is among American Trust's highest priorities. When American Trust became aware of this event, American Trust promptly took steps to investigate the activity.
Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. Consumers may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of their credit report. Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended "fraud alert" on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer's credit file that directs a business to take steps to verify the consumer's identity before extending new credit. Victims of identity theft are entitled to an extended, 7-year fraud alert. Consumers also have the right to place a "credit freeze" on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer's express authorization. Consumers should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in their credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application they make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, consumers cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on their credit report. Should consumers wish to place a credit freeze or fraud alert, they may contact the three major credit reporting bureaus: Equifax--www.equifax.com and 1-888-298-0045; Experian--www.experian.com and 1-888-397-3742; TransUnion--www.transunion.com and 1-800-916-8800. Consumers may further educate themselves regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps they can take to protect their personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or their state attorney general. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.
Individuals with questions regarding this event may call 855-295-5614 Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, excluding major holidays.
Media Contact: Nick Habursky, nhabursky@edgecoholdings.com, 412-391-7077 (x351)
/PRNewswire -- Jan. 3, 2025/
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