CHP 11-99 Foundation Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
On April 1, 2026, CHP 11-99 Foundation disclosed an email-account breach that may have exposed donor and member information. If you received a notification letter, you may be entitled to compensation and complimentary identity-protection services. Request a free, no-obligation claim evaluation today.
What Happened?
CHP 11-99 Foundation (CHP 11-99 Foundation) reported that on September 16, 2025 a staff member forwarded a suspicious email to an external Help Desk managed by a service provider. The Help Desk erroneously deemed the link safe, leading the employee to click it. The link compromised the staff member’s email account. The Foundation discovered the intrusion on September 24, 2025 when the attacker attempted to phish the Help Desk using the hijacked account.
Information Exposed
The attacker had full access to all folders and documents within the compromised email account. The Foundation’s investigation indicates that the following categories of information could have been viewed:
- Names and addresses
- Email addresses
- Bank account information
- Credit card details
- Driver’s license numbers
Foundation’s Response
Immediately after detecting the incident, the Foundation:
- Engaged an incident-response vendor to investigate and contain the breach
- Implemented multifactor authentication and password resets
- Reviewed and strengthened security protocols
- Began the process of changing its IT and security service provider
To help protect impacted individuals, the Foundation is offering 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring, credit monitoring, and identity-theft restoration services through Kroll.
Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)
Timeline of Key Events
- September 16, 2025 – Suspicious email received and link clicked following incorrect Help Desk guidance
- September 24, 2025 – Breach discovered after attacker’s phishing attempt
- April 1, 2026 – Breach reported to the California Attorney General and notification letters issued
What Affected Individuals Should Do
Impacted donors, members, and customers should:
- Enroll in the free Kroll identity-monitoring service before the activation deadline listed in your letter
- Review bank, credit-card, and donation statements for unauthorized transactions
- Monitor incoming emails for phishing attempts
- Obtain free credit reports and dispute unfamiliar accounts
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with the credit bureaus
Company Overview
Website: chp11-99.org
Industry: Nonprofit
Parent Entity: California Highway Patrol
Year Founded: 1982
Headquarters: 3188 Airway Avenue, Suite C, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I received a data breach letter from CHP 11-99 Foundation — what should I do?
- Follow the activation instructions for the free Kroll identity-monitoring services and review your financial accounts for suspicious activity.
- How do I submit a claim related to the CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach?
- You can request a no-cost case evaluation by completing the form on this page. An attorney will explain your rights and any compensation options.
- Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against CHP 11-99 Foundation?
- If your personal information was compromised, you may qualify. Eligibility depends on factors such as data exposure and resulting losses. Get a free review to find out.
- What information did the CHP 11-99 Foundation breach expose?
- Potentially exposed data includes names, addresses, email addresses, driver’s license numbers, and bank or credit-card information contained in email attachments.
- Did CHP 11-99 Foundation offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
- Yes. The Foundation is providing complimentary identity and credit monitoring through Kroll for 12 months.
- How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for CHP 11-99 Foundation?
- You can download the full notice directly from the California Attorney General’s website using the button above.
