Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating W.W. Wallwork, Inc. and its affiliated companies Wallwork Truck Center, Wallwork Financial Corporation, Valley Imports, and Advanced Auto Body regarding its recent data breach. The W.W. Wallwork data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT W. W. WALLWORK, INC.:
W.W. Wallwork is a Truck dealership operating out of Fargo, North Dakota. Founded in 1921, W.W. Wallwork began when W. W. Wallwork Sr. opened his motor company in Moorhead, Minnesota. Today, W.W. Wallwork has grown to offer its services across the United States with five locations spanning the Midwest. In addition to offering vehicles, W.W. Wallwork also offers a variety of parts and services to cover any of its customers’ trucking-related needs. Located throughout the Midwest, W.W. Wallwork employs over 500 staff through its subsidiary companies, including Wallwork Truck Center, Northwest Truck & Trailer, and Advanced Auto Body & Glass.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 16, 2022, W.W. Wallwork discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, W.W. Wallwork determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on June 13, 2022. On December 20, 2022, W.W. Wallwork began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
If you received a breach notification letter from W. W. Wallwork:
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 W. W. Wallwork 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 the free credit monitoring service provided by W. W. Wallwork, Inc.;
- 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.