Sheboygan County Residents Among Those Potentially Impacted

A significant data breach at the Green Bay Packers Pro Shop has compromised the personal and financial information of 8,514 customers, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP). This incident underscores the importance of vigilance in protecting sensitive information, as many Sheboygan County residents may have been affected.

Timeline and Affected Data

The breach occurred during two specific periods:

September 23–24, 2024
October 3–23, 2024

During these times, certain information entered on the Pro Shop website for purchases was potentially accessed or acquired. The compromised data includes:

Names
Billing and shipping addresses
Email addresses
Credit card type, number, expiration date, and CVV code

Transactions made using gift cards, Pro Shop website accounts, PayPal, or Amazon Pay were not compromised, offering some reassurance to users of these payment methods.

Free Identity Protection for Affected Customers

In response, the Packers are offering affected customers three years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection through Experian IdentityWorks. Those impacted can call Experian’s customer care team at 833-931-4653 for assistance.

What You Should Do

If you suspect your information may have been compromised:

Check Your Statements: Review recent credit card transactions for unauthorized charges.
Activate Experian Protection: Use the provided contact to access free monitoring services.
Monitor Your Credit: Keep an eye on credit reports for unusual activity.

This incident serves as a reminder for all online shoppers to exercise caution and consider monitoring their accounts regularly.

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