Got a notice from The CE Shop? Here’s what to do.
The CE Shop told the Maryland Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.
Your checklist
- 1
Keep the letter
Save the notice from The CE Shop and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.
- 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
Change reused passwords
Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.
- 4
Get a free claim review
Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.
Step 4: free claim review
Tell us you got the The CE Shop notice. An attorney, not a call center, reads it and tells you plainly whether you have a claim.
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- Reply within 24 hours
About the The CE Shop breach
- Reported to
- Maryland Attorney General
- Date filed
- February 21, 2025
- People notified
- Not stated
- Cause in filing
- Not stated
The CE Shop is a professional education provider specializing in online licensing and continuing education courses for real estate and mortgage professionals. As part of its operations, the company collects and stores sensitive personal information, including full names, contact details, government-issued identification numbers, and payment information required for course enrollment and state licensing reporting. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed the personal information of its users. If you received a data breach notification letter from The CE Shop, it indicates that your personal data was likely involved in this incident. This notice serves to inform you of the nature of the breach and the steps the company is taking to address the security compromise.
The CE Shop data breach questions
- Is the The CE Shop data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from The CE Shop in the mail matches the breach The CE Shop reported to the Maryland Attorney General on February 21, 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 The CE Shop through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did The CE Shop offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring The CE Shop is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- Is there a The CE Shop 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 The CE Shop. 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 The CE Shop 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 The CE Shop 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 The CE Shop over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland 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 The CE Shop data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no The CE Shop 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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- VUC, Inc.Maryland Attorney General · Filed March 20, 2025Count not stated
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