{"id":232813,"date":"2026-07-09T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=232813"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:55:00","slug":"drivers-license-data-breach-robinhood-investment-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/security-news\/drivers-license-data-breach-robinhood-investment-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly 7 Million Driver&#8217;s Licenses Exposed in Assurance Breach: This Week in Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Millions of Americans hand over personal information every day. They share their data with\u00a0insurance companies, banks, investment apps, and other services they trust.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>And that&#8217;s exactly why cybercriminals target and impersonate those services.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This week, an insurance provider disclosed a breach reportedly affecting <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nearly 7 million people&#8217;s driver&#8217;s license numbers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while a California journalist shared how a convincing <strong>fake Robinhood text ultimately cost her\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong>more than $70,000.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here&#8217;s what happened, why these scams work, and what you can do to protect yourself\u00a0<em>This Week in Scams.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nearly 7\u00a0Million\u00a0Driver&#8217;s License Numbers Exposed in Insurance Data Breach<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the largest U.S. data breaches of the year has exposed sensitive information belonging to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6.9 million people<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to reporting from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2026\/07\/08\/another-massive-data-breach-exposed-millions-of-drivers-license-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TechCrunch<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, insurance provider <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AssuranceAmerica <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">confirmed that hackers accessed customer information after compromising an employee account. The company says the stolen data includes\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">names, contact information, driver&#8217;s license numbers, insurance policy details, vehicle information, and claims data.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the company has not said exactly how the employee&#8217;s credentials were compromised, it noted that the attackers targeted an employee account before accessing company systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why driver&#8217;s license numbers matter<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike a password,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you can&#8217;t simply change your driver&#8217;s license number.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combined with your name, address, phone number, or other information from previous breaches, driver&#8217;s license numbers can be used by criminals to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open fraudulent accounts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impersonate victims during identity verification<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make phishing scams more convincing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support broader identity theft schemes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is also part of a larger trend. In recent months, multiple breaches have exposed government-issued identity documents as more organizations collect IDs for identity verification and age-check requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you receive a notice that your information was involved in a breach, monitor your financial accounts closely, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze, and remain cautious of unexpected emails, texts, or phone calls referencing your insurance or driver&#8217;s license information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, scammers will reach out saying they&#8217;re trying to &#8220;help&#8221; secure your stolen information, only to try and steal more personal data from you.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"j3vm3d\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"328\">How McAfee Can Help Before, During, and After a Data Breach<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"349\"><strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"349\">Before a breach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/personal-data-cleanup\/?path=blogs\"><strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"377\">Personal Data Cleanup<\/strong><\/a> helps reduce your digital footprint by removing your personal information from many data broker sites, limiting what scammers can easily find about you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"551\">During a breach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/identity-monitoring\/?path=blogs\"><strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"577\">Identity Monitoring<\/strong> <\/a>alerts you if your personal information appears on the dark web or in known data leaks, helping you respond faster if your information is exposed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"744\"><strong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"744\">After a breach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-detector\/?path=blogs\"><strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"764\">Scam Detector<\/strong><\/a> helps identify suspicious texts, emails, and links that often follow major breaches, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/web-protection\/?path=blogs\"><strong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"874\">Web Protection<\/strong><\/a> helps block malicious websites designed to steal additional information or credentials.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fake Robinhood Text Scam Costs Former News Anchor More Than $70,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even people who report on\u00a0scams\u00a0can become victims.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A former California television news anchor recently shared how she lost\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more than $70,000<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0after receiving\u00a0what appeared to be a\u00a0legitimate text message claiming there was\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsnationnow.com\/crime\/fresno-news-anchor-scam-fake-text-robinhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">suspicious activity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on her Robinhood investment account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The message instructed her to call a phone number for\u00a0assistance. Once connected,<strong> the caller posed as Robinhood support before transferring her to a fake &#8220;fraud department.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Believing she was protecting her investments from hackers, <strong>she was convinced to move her money<\/strong> into what she thought was a secure account. Instead, it went directly to scammers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She later contacted Robinhood through the official app, but by then the money had already been transferred.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why investment\u00a0scams\u00a0are becoming more convincing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Investment scams rely on <\/strong><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">urgency, authority, and impersonation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rather than obvious phishing emails.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rather than asking targets to &#8220;invest&#8221; immediately, <strong>many scams begin by convincing people that <\/strong><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">their existing account is under attack<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and immediate action is needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At McAfee,\u00a0we&#8217;ve\u00a0also seen scammers impersonate\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Robinhood, Charles Schwab, cryptocurrency platforms, and other investment services<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0through fraudulent text messages and malicious links promising AI-powered investing, exclusive bonuses, or unusually high returns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether the message claims your account has been compromised or promises incredible profits,<strong> the goal is often the same:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get you to click, call, or transfer money before you have time to verify\u00a0what&#8217;s\u00a0happening.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Investment Safety Checklist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before responding to any message about your investments:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Never call the phone number provided in a text message or email.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Instead, contact your financial institution using the number listed in its official app or website.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slow down when someone creates urgency.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Claims that your account is being hacked or frozen are designed to make you act before you think.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be\u00a0skeptical\u00a0of guaranteed returns or AI-powered investment opportunities.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Promises of extraordinary profits are a common hallmark of investment fraud.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2705\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verify alerts through your account directly.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If you receive a suspicious notification, log in through the official app,\u00a0not a link in the message.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"the_content\">\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">How McAfee Can Help\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/81665012-7CCA-47C5-B927-627F615F0ECD?ingress=2&amp;lp_context_asin=B0BB2N3SM3&amp;lp_context_query=mcafee%2Bpremium%2B2027&amp;visitId=669faf09-8b88-4d4a-ad58-eaf9897908a2&amp;store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandlogo_sto&amp;ref_=ast_bln\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+,<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0multiple layers work together before any damage is done:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-detector\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scam Detector<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<strong>flags suspicious texts, emails<\/strong>, links, QR codes, and even deepfake videos before you engage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/vpn\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secure VPN<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<strong>keeps your data private<\/strong>, especially on public Wi-Fi\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/web-protection\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Web Protection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps <strong>block risky sites,<\/strong> even if you do accidentally\u00a0click\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/password-manager\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Password Manager<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0doesn\u2019t just help you make <strong>unique, strong passwords,<\/strong> it keeps them <strong>stored and organized<\/strong> for you<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus.html\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Device Security<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps <strong>detect malicious apps<\/strong> or downloads\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/identity-monitoring\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identity Monitoring<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> alerts you <strong>if your personal info appears online<\/strong> in places it shouldn&#8217;t, so you can act fast<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/personal-data-cleanup\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Personal Data Cleanup<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps <strong>remove your information<\/strong> from sites selling it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/online-account-cleanup\/?path=blogs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Online Account Cleanup<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0assists\u00a0in <strong>taking down your old, forgotten accounts<\/strong> across the web<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/social-privacy-manager\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Social Privacy Manager<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps you\u00a0monitor\u00a0and <strong>change<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>privacy settings<\/strong> across your social platforms in just a few clicks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Together, these protections are designed to address the broader range of online risks people face every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of Americans hand over personal information every day. 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