Valor PayTech Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
On November 30, 2025, payment-technology firm Valor PayTech disclosed a cyber-incident that compromised sensitive billing data for one Massachusetts resident. If you received a breach notice, you may qualify for free credit monitoring and potential legal remedies—review your rights below.
Next step: save a copy of any notice letter, enroll in the complimentary identity-protection services, and consult with a data-breach attorney to evaluate compensation options.
What Happened?
Valor PayTech LLC (Valor PayTech) detected unauthorized remote access to a database on November 3, 2025. The intruder allegedly executed multiple queries that exposed and manipulated payment information stored for billing purposes. The company contained the threat, eliminated the unauthorized access, and launched an investigation.
Information Exposed
According to Valor PayTech’s notice to the Massachusetts Attorney General, the following data may have been involved:
- First and last name
- Address
- Credit/debit card number
- Card expiration date
- Card security code (CVV)
Total individuals affected: 1 (Massachusetts).
Company Response
Valor PayTech states it:
- Secured all systems and removed the attacker’s access.
- Increased password-complexity requirements.
- Remediated the vulnerability that enabled the intrusion.
- Partnered with Financial Shield Complete to offer one year of free credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity-theft restoration.
Your Options & Next Steps
- Activate free monitoring. Call Financial Shield Complete at (888) 713-0806 or visit app.financialshield.com/enrollment/activate/Merchant and use the activation code provided in your letter by February 8, 2026.
- Monitor financial accounts. Review card statements and credit reports for unfamiliar activity.
- Consider a lawsuit or claim. Data-breach statutes may allow affected consumers to seek monetary relief for expenses such as card replacement, time spent, or fraud losses.
Company Overview
Valor PayTech offers payment-technology solutions to merchants and ISOs.
- Website: valorpaytech.com
- Headquarters: 2 Jericho Plaza, Suite 304, Jericho, NY, United States
- Industry: Financial Technology
- Year Founded: 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
I received a data breach letter from Valor PayTech — what should I do?
Follow the enrollment instructions to activate the free Financial Shield Complete services by February 8, 2026, and monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity.
How many people were affected by the Valor PayTech breach?
Valor PayTech reported the incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General as affecting one resident.
What information did the Valor PayTech breach expose?
Names, addresses, and full payment-card details including the card number, expiration date, and security code.
Did Valor PayTech offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
Yes. Valor PayTech is providing one year of complimentary credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity-theft restoration through Financial Shield Complete.
How do I submit a claim related to the Valor PayTech data breach?
Keep all documentation (notice letter, credit-monitoring records, fraud evidence) and consult an attorney specializing in privacy violations to determine eligibility for a lawsuit or individual claim.
How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Valor PayTech?
The notice is publicly available through the Massachusetts Attorney General’s website. You can download it directly above.
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