Wonga Hack Exposes 250,000 Customers’ Data!
Loan company Wonga has suffered a massive data breach, putting up to 250,000 customer accounts at risk. The hack is now under police investigation and has been reported to the Financial Conduct Authority.
What Wonga Is Doing
Wonga has updated their website with full details. They’re contacting everyone affected and taking urgent steps to safeguard customer information.
How You Can Protect Yourself
- If your financial info was exposed, contact your bank or card provider immediately.
- Keep a close eye on your bank statements for any suspicious transactions.
- Watch out for identity fraud by monitoring your credit file regularly through agencies like Experian or Equifax.
- Be wary of unsolicited calls, emails or texts—even if they seem to be from familiar companies.
- Never open attachments or click links in unexpected emails. Don’t share personal or financial details over cold calls.
Been Hit by Fraud? Act Now!
If you fall victim to cybercrime or fraud, report it straight away at Action Fraud.
Stay alert and protect your data—don’t let hackers win!
