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MonitoringMaryland AG filing · March 12, 2025

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. Data Breach: What Your Letter Means

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. reported a data security incident on March 12, 2025, affecting sensitive personal information. Individuals who received a notification letter should review its contents to understand what data categories were exposed and consider their next steps.

This breach is real, not a scam. Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. officially reported it to the Maryland Attorney General on March 12, 2025.

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State
Maryland
Reported
March 12, 2025

What may have been exposed

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Home Address
  • Direct Deposit Account Details
  • Wage and Compensation Information
  • Background Check Reports
  • Email Address

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc., a company specializing in educational staffing and human resources, submitted a data breach notification to the Maryland Attorney General on March 12, 2025. This filing indicates that a security incident compromised systems containing sensitive personal data for an unconfirmed number of individuals. The specific nature of the breach was not detailed in the public filing, but such incidents often involve unauthorized access to internal databases or system compromises.

The company confirmed that the exposed data categories include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Direct Deposit Account Details, Wage and Compensation Information, Background Check Reports, and Email Address. This combination of personal and financial identifiers is particularly concerning due to the risks it presents.

The exposure of such detailed personal and financial information carries significant risks for those affected. Individuals may face an increased threat of identity theft, financial fraud through unauthorized access to bank accounts, or fraudulent tax filings. Furthermore, the compromise of background check reports and wage information can have implications for personal privacy and professional standing.

Organizations like Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. are obligated to safeguard the personal data they collect and store. This includes implementing robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access. The occurrence of a data breach suggests that these protections may have been inadequate, potentially failing to meet legal and industry standards for data security.

If you received a data breach notification letter from Substitute Teacher Service, Inc., it serves as formal notice that your personal information was compromised. This notification establishes your standing to seek legal recourse, such as participating in a class action lawsuit, without needing to prove immediate financial losses. We are currently investigating this incident and offer a free consultation to help you understand your legal options and determine if you are eligible to pursue compensation. There are no out-of-pocket costs unless we successfully recover compensation for you.

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.

  • Secure your online accounts

    Change the password on any account that reused an exposed password and turn on two-factor authentication wherever it's offered.

  • 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.

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. data breach notice and letter questions

Is the Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. in the mail matches the breach Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. reported to the Maryland Attorney General on March 12, 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 Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Where can I see the official Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. breach notice?
Substitute Teacher Service, Inc.'s report is published by the Maryland Attorney General: https://oag.maryland.gov/resources-info/Pages/security-breach-notices.aspx#ITU-376538 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
How many people were affected by the Substitute Teacher Service, 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, Home Address, Direct Deposit Account Details, Wage and Compensation Information, Background Check Reports, Email Address. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Did Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. offer free credit monitoring?
Check your letter from Substitute Teacher Service, 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. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
What should I do after getting the Substitute Teacher Service, 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 Substitute Teacher Service, 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 Substitute Teacher Service, 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 Substitute Teacher Service, 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 Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Substitute Teacher Service, 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 Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. 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.

Source: Maryland Attorney General filing

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