About Dairy Farmers of America Inc.
Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) is a commercial organization located in Kansas City, Kansas. Recently, they experienced a data breach affecting 4,546 individuals, including one resident of Maine. The breach involved unauthorized access to their external system, which compromised personal information. The breach was discovered on September 15, 2025, and notifications were sent to affected individuals on October 14, 2025.
What Happened
External system breach (hacking)
The breach occurred on June 11, 2025, and affected 4,546 individuals. The unauthorized access compromised personal identifiers.
Next Steps
Impacted individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant for any signs of fraud or identity theft. It is advised to review financial account statements and monitor credit reports for suspicious activities. If any suspicious activities are noticed, individuals should report them immediately to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or local law enforcement. Additionally, affected individuals have the right to file a police report if they suspect any identity theft.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is offering complimentary identity theft protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, for 24 months. These services include triple-bureau credit monitoring, which allows impacted individuals to keep track of their credit activities across all major credit reporting agencies. To enroll in these services, individuals need to log on to the provided Cyberscout website and enter their unique code. It’s important to enroll within 90 days from the notification date to take advantage of these protective measures.