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MonitoringMontana AG filing · December 18, 2025

Berendsen, Inc. Data Breach: Understanding Your Notification Letter

Berendsen, Inc. reported a data breach in December 2025 that exposed sensitive personal information. If you received a notification, understanding what data was compromised and your options is important for protecting yourself.

This breach is real, not a scam. Berendsen, Inc. officially reported it to the Montana Attorney General on December 18, 2025.

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State
Montana
Breach date
May 14, 2025
Reported
December 18, 2025

What may have been exposed

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Wage and Compensation Information
  • Tax Return Information
  • Direct Deposit Account Details
  • Home Address
  • Telephone Number

If Berendsen, Inc. sent you a data breach notification letter, it confirms that your personal information was accessed without authorization. This letter is an official record, informing you that a security incident in 2025 may have exposed your sensitive data.

The information reportedly exposed includes Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Home Address, and Telephone Number. This combination of data can create significant risks, from identity theft to financial fraud, because it provides malicious actors with key pieces of your personal and financial identity.

Companies like Berendsen, Inc., which handle large volumes of personal information, have a legal duty to protect that data with robust security measures. A breach suggests potential shortcomings in these protections, raising questions about whether appropriate safeguards were in place to prevent unauthorized access.

For those affected by the Berendsen incident, understanding the full scope of what happened is a critical first step. It is often recommended to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. To learn more about your specific situation and potential legal options, consider reaching out for a free, no-obligation case review.

What to do if you were affected

Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.

  • Freeze your credit

    Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.

  • Guard against tax fraud

    File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.

  • Watch your financial accounts

    Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.

  • Stay alert to targeted scams

    Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.

  • Keep your notification letter

    Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

Berendsen, Inc. data breach notice and letter questions

Is the Berendsen, Inc. data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Berendsen, Inc. in the mail matches the breach Berendsen, Inc. reported to the Montana Attorney General on December 18, 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 Berendsen, Inc. through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Where can I see the official Berendsen, Inc. breach notice?
Berendsen, Inc.'s report is published by the Montana Attorney General: https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/reported-data-breaches/#mt-berendsen-inc-2025 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
How many people were affected by the Berendsen, Inc. data breach, and what was exposed?
The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Home Address, Telephone Number. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Did Berendsen, Inc. offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from Berendsen, Inc.. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
What should I do after getting the Berendsen, Inc. 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.
Is there a Berendsen, Inc. 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 Berendsen, Inc.. 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.
Do I need a Berendsen, Inc. data breach lawyer or attorney?
Talking to a data breach attorney costs nothing here. A lawyer can read your notice, explain your rights under your state's law and tell you whether a claim makes sense.
How much could a Berendsen, Inc. data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Berendsen, Inc. 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. The filing lists Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
Can I sue Berendsen, Inc. over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Montana 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.

Source: Montana Attorney General filing

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