Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Amotec, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Amotec data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT AMOTEC:
Amotec is a recruiting and staffing company that partners with businesses to assess talent and manage and execute the hiring process. Founded in 2000, Amotec places candidates in permanent and contract positions throughout the United States. Furthermore, Amotec offers specialty recruitment services in numerous industries including healthcare, alternative energy, industrial automation, and electronics. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Amotec operates satellite offices throughout Ohio, Tennessee, and Florida.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Amotec discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Amotec determined that an unknown actor may have accessed this sensitive information. On February 10, 2023, Amotec began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Account number
If you received a breach notification letter from Amotec:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Amotec data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Amotec;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.