Understanding your IDScan.net data breach notification letter
If a IDScan.net letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.
Why you received this letter
IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification technology, disclosed a data breach to the Texas Attorney General in September 2026, stemming from an incident on April 1, 2026. The compromise exposed sensitive personal information including Full Name, Government ID Number, and Biometric Verification Data. Affected individuals face potential risks of identity theft and sophisticated fraud.
Information the filing reports as involved
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Government ID Number
- Scanning Metadata
- Residential Address
- Biometric Verification Data
- Email Address
- Phone Number
What to do after the letter
Confirm the notice is genuine
A legitimate IDScan.net notice references the specific incident reported to the Texas Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.
Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection
The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.
Protect your accounts and credit
Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.
Check the record against the public filing
You can verify the IDScan.net incident against the filing reported to the Texas Attorney General. This registry summarizes what was filed; it does not provide legal advice.
This page summarizes a data breach reported to the Texas Attorney General for informational purposes. DataBreachInformation.com is a neutral reference registry and does not provide legal advice.