STATUS: COLE & VAN NOTE HAS FILED A LAWSUIT IN THIS MATTER.
We are investigating data breach class action lawsuit claims relating to the Challenge Financial data breach—an event which exposed the private data of countless individuals. If you interacted with Challenge Financial, your information was probably taken by cybercriminals. That’s serious. They can take out credit cards in your name, get your tax return, take your identity and ruin your credit. If you were notified by Challenge Financial of this data breach, contact us fast. We can help.
Cole & Van Note is investigating Challenge Financial Services, Inc., a financial company headquartered in Orange, California. [1] The company is an auto lender that provides subprime auto financing, vehicle loan purchasing, and account management services. [2]
On September 29, 2026, Challenge Financial Services, Inc. began notifying affected individuals that their data had been accessed during a cyber incident that occurred between August 17, 2026, and August 18, 2026. This breach affected the private information of many individuals and included sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, full addresses, and dates of birth. [3]
Considering the number of people impacted by this event, Cole & Van Note’s data breach attorneys will be pursuing legal action on behalf of those affected. If you have received notice of this data breach, you should contact us for immediate response.
[1] Challenge Financial Services Official Website
[2]Â Challenge Financial Services About Us and Company History
[3]Â California Office of the Attorney General Data Breach Notification
| Date discovered: | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Date reported: | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Types of data: | Social Security number, Address, and/or Date of Birth |
| Number affected: | >500 in CA |
Cole & Van Note is investigating Challenge Financial Services, Inc., a financial company headquartered in Orange, California. [1] The company is an auto lender that provides subprime auto financing, vehicle loan purchasing, and account management services. [2]
On September 29, 2026, Challenge Financial Services, Inc. began notifying affected individuals that their data had been accessed during a cyber incident that occurred between August 17, 2026, and August 18, 2026. This breach affected the private information of many individuals and included sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, full addresses, and dates of birth. [3]
Considering the number of people impacted by this event, Cole & Van Note’s data breach attorneys will be pursuing legal action on behalf of those affected. If you have received notice of this data breach, you should contact us for immediate response.
[1] Challenge Financial Services Official Website
[2]Â Challenge Financial Services About Us and Company History
[3]Â California Office of the Attorney General Data Breach Notification
| Date discovered: | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Date reported: | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Types of data: | Social Security number, Address, and/or Date of Birth |
| Number affected: | >500 in CA |
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