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Got a notice from Samaritan'S Purse? Here’s what to do.

Samaritan'S Purse told the Illinois Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from Samaritan'S Purse and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

    Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.

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About the Samaritan'S Purse breach

Reported to
Illinois Attorney General
Date filed
February 15, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Samaritan's Purse is a prominent, internationally recognized evangelical Christian humanitarian aid organization that provides emergency relief, medical assistance, and community development projects worldwide. To fulfill its global mission, coordinate complex logistical operations, and manage a vast network of international staff, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries, the organization routinely collects, processes, and stores significant volumes of sensitive personally identifiable information (PII). This data repository typically includes extensive records for personnel, payroll administration, donor financial accounts, and detailed administrative files, making the organization an attractive target for malicious cyber actors seeking to exploit valuable personal data. In 2025, Samaritan's Purse reported a significant data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General, signaling a breach of the digital infrastructure safeguarding its sensitive records. While exact technical forensics vary by incident, breaches affecting large humanitarian and non-profit organizations frequently stem from sophisticated cyber threats such as targeted ransomware deployments, unauthorized intrusions into cloud-hosted databases, or vulnerabilities within third-party vendor systems. In many instances, malicious actors leverage compromised employee credentials or zero-day vulnerabilities to bypass perimeter defenses, gaining undetected access to internal networks where sensitive administrative and personnel files are stored. The exposure resulting from this security incident compromises several categories of sensitive data, each carrying distinct and severe risks for affected individuals. Compromised records often include full legal names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, banking and direct deposit information, and confidential personnel or donor records. When Social Security numbers and financial details are exposed, victims face an immediate and long-lasting threat of identity theft, fraudulent credit applications, unauthorized bank withdrawals, and complex tax fraud schemes. Furthermore, because non-profit organizations often maintain extensive donor databases alongside employee files, victims may find themselves uniquely vulnerable to targeted phishing scams and social engineering attacks that weaponize their philanthropic engagement history. As an entity entrusted with sensitive personal information, Samaritan's Purse was bound by robust legal and regulatory obligations to secure its network environment and protect the PII entrusted to its care. Under the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable federal data security standards, organizations maintaining digital records must implement reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to prevent unauthorized access. The occurrence of a successful data breach indicates a potential failure in these statutory duties, suggesting that existing cybersecurity measures, encryption protocols, or access controls were inadequate to withstand modern cyber threats. Receiving a formal data breach notification letter from Samaritan's Purse serves as an official acknowledgment that your private information was compromised due to inadequate security practices. Under Illinois law, the receipt of this notice establishes the legal standing necessary to participate in or initiate a class action lawsuit aimed at holding the organization accountable. Importantly, affected individuals do not need to prove that they have already suffered direct financial loss to seek legal recourse; the increased risk of future identity theft and the necessity of taking preventative mitigation steps are recognized harms. Our firm evaluates these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket and owe no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

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Samaritan'S Purse data breach questions

Is the Samaritan'S Purse data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Samaritan'S Purse in the mail matches the breach Samaritan'S Purse reported to the Illinois Attorney General on February 15, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Samaritan'S Purse through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Samaritan'S Purse offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your Samaritan'S Purse notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
Is there a Samaritan'S Purse data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Samaritan'S Purse. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the Samaritan'S Purse data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Do I need a Samaritan'S Purse data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue Samaritan'S Purse over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Illinois and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a Samaritan'S Purse data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Samaritan'S Purse settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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