Phil Smith Automotive Group data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Phil Smith Automotive Group
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- July 31, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
Phil Smith Automotive Group operates as an automotive dealership network, managing the sales, financing, and maintenance of motor vehicles. In the course of these business operations, the company collects and stores sensitive personal information, including government-issued identification, financial records required for vehicle loans, and detailed customer contact data. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the New Hampshire Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed consumer information. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the company, it indicates that your personal records were likely contained within the affected systems. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
After the Phil Smith Automotive Group incident: what to do and your options
- What should I do after getting the Phil Smith Automotive Group 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.
- Did Phil Smith Automotive Group offer free credit monitoring?
- Check your letter from Phil Smith Automotive Group. If free credit or identity monitoring is offered, the enrollment code and deadline are printed in the notice itself. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
- Can I sue Phil Smith Automotive Group over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in New Hampshire 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.
- Do I need a Phil Smith Automotive Group data breach lawyer or attorney?
- Whether the company's systems were encrypted by ransomware or data was simply taken, the legal question is the same: did it protect your information the way the law requires? An attorney can review your notice for free, and these cases are usually handled on contingency.
- Is there a Phil Smith Automotive Group 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 Phil Smith Automotive Group. 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.
- Is the Phil Smith Automotive Group data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Phil Smith Automotive Group in the mail matches the breach Phil Smith Automotive Group reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General on July 31, 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 Phil Smith Automotive Group through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- How much could a Phil Smith Automotive Group data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Phil Smith Automotive Group 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. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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- New Hampshire Housing Yardi’s RentCafeNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- Pocket FMNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- Werth Wealth Management, LLCNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 29, 2026Count not stated
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