Rodenburg Law Firm rodenburglawfirm.com Rodenburg Law Firm data breach: what happened and what to do
Rodenburg Law Firm, a North Dakota debt collection firm, told regulators that 81,307 people were affected by a breach that began August 26, 2025. Notice letters went out April 21, 2026. Social Security numbers and payment card numbers were listed in the sample letter.
View all 13,115 breaches- Breach date
- 26 Aug 2025
- Made public
- 21 Apr 2026
- Affected
- 81,307
- Data exposed
- Social security numbers, Credit cards
- Last updated
What happened
Rodenburg Law Firm is a North Dakota firm that collects debts for creditors. Its filing with the Maine Attorney General lists a breach date of August 26, 2025 and 81,307 people affected in total. Notice letters went out on April 21, 2026, according to the Maine and Massachusetts filings.
Why you might be in it
Debt collection firms receive account details from the creditors they work for, so you may be affected even if you've never heard of Rodenburg. A letter is the only way to know.
What was exposed
The sample notice letter says the information included Social Security numbers and payment card numbers. Other details depend on the person.
A Social Security number lets someone open credit or file a tax return in your name, and a card number can be used for fraudulent charges until the card is replaced. Debt collection is also a favorite cover story for scammers, so expect fake calls and letters about unpaid debts.
The company's response
The letter offers 24 months of credit monitoring and identity theft services through TransUnion, with 90 days from the letter date to enroll.
What to do if you were in it
- 1
Freeze your credit
Placing a freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops most new accounts being opened in your name. It's free and you can lift it when you need credit (FTC guide).
- 2
Enroll before the deadline
The notice gives you 90 days from the letter date to sign up for the free monitoring. Use the code in your letter.
- 3
Replace the card
If your payment card number was listed, call the issuer, ask for a new card number and review recent charges.
- 4
Be careful with debt collection contacts
Scammers use breach details to pose as collectors. Never pay over the phone to someone who called you. Ask for written validation of any debt and check it against your credit report.
- 5
Check other breaches
Check whether your email or phone number shows up in this and other breaches. A free scan from Serus looks across breach databases and the dark web and alerts you when your data appears.
Frequently asked
Was I affected by the Rodenburg Law Firm breach?
The firm sent letters to affected people starting April 21, 2026. If you got one, you were included.
How many people were affected?
81,307 people in total, according to the firm's filing with the Maine Attorney General.
What was exposed?
The sample letter lists Social Security numbers and payment card numbers.
Should I freeze my credit?
If your Social Security number was in your letter, yes. A freeze is free at all three credit bureaus.
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