Shop FAN EXPO Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Received a June 2026 breach notice from Shop FAN EXPO?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Informa Canada Inc. d/b/a Shop FAN EXPO, the online merchandise store for the FAN EXPO brand, on behalf of customers whose payment card and contact information may have been exposed by malicious code installed on the company's checkout page between June 2025 and May 2026.
Who may qualify
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Shop FAN EXPO dated June 2026.
- You purchased, or attempted to purchase, products on Shop FAN EXPO's website between June 19, 2025 and May 7, 2026.
- You entered payment card or contact information during checkout on shopfanexpo.com during the affected period.
- No proof of harm required to consult with counsel. You do not need to have already suffered identity theft to explore your legal options.
- Excluded: individuals who did not receive a breach notice and whose information was not involved in the incident.
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What happened
On May 7, 2026, Shop FAN EXPO discovered unauthorized code that had been installed on the checkout page of its e-commerce website. According to the notice filed with the Maine Attorney General, the code was designed to harvest information that customers entered during the payment process. An internal investigation supported by third-party cybersecurity specialists determined that the code may have affected checkout activity occurring between June 19, 2025 and May 7, 2026, a window of roughly ten and a half months.
Immediately after the discovery, Shop FAN EXPO disabled online checkout to prevent further exposure, engaged independent forensic specialists to investigate, and began evaluating security enhancements before restoring the service. The company began mailing notification letters on or around June 5, 2026. Unlike many breach notices, this one itemizes the data that the code could have captured, which includes name, postal address, phone number, email address, payment card number, card expiration date, and card verification code (CVC). The notice does not mention any complimentary credit monitoring.
Because full payment card details, including the CVC, may have been captured during checkout, affected customers face a heightened risk of fraudulent card-not-present charges. Whether the company's pre-breach security practices for its checkout page met legal standards, and why the malicious code went undetected for roughly ten and a half months, are among the issues being evaluated.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter documents that your information was involved in the incident and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Review your payment card statements
Carefully review recent and upcoming card statements for charges you do not recognize, and report any unauthorized activity to your card issuer right away. The customer-service number is usually printed on the back of the card.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a fraud alert or freeze on your file. Request a free weekly credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and use the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov recovery guide.Because full payment card details may have been captured, asking your issuer for a replacement card number is often the most direct protective step for this type of breach.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options, and advise whether you may be eligible to join a class action.
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Breach timeline
Compensation you may be entitled to
Out-of-pocket expenses
Credit freezes, identity restoration services, and other costs incurred responding to the breach.
Time spent monitoring
Hours spent reviewing accounts, disputing fraudulent charges, and dealing with identity theft issues.
Identity theft & fraud losses
Unreimbursed funds stolen from accounts, unauthorized credit lines, or tax refund fraud tied to the breach.
Statutory damages
Certain state data breach and consumer protection statutes provide for fixed damages regardless of actual loss.
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring Shop FAN EXPO to implement stronger data security and checkout protections going forward.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Common questions
I received a data breach letter from Shop FAN EXPO. What should I do? +
Keep your notice letter, review your recent and upcoming payment card statements for charges you do not recognize, and report any unauthorized activity to your card issuer immediately. Because full card details may have been captured, consider asking your bank for a replacement card. You may also contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation to understand your options.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Shop FAN EXPO? +
If you received a June 2026 breach notice from Shop FAN EXPO, or you purchased or attempted to purchase products on shopfanexpo.com between June 19, 2025 and May 7, 2026, you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the information that was exposed, and any losses you have suffered.
How much money could I receive from a class action lawsuit? +
Data breach class action recoveries vary significantly. Settlements typically range from a few hundred dollars for basic out-of-pocket losses to several thousand dollars for documented identity theft, with class size, damages, and negotiation all affecting the final amount. No payout is guaranteed, and this investigation has not yet resulted in a settlement.
What personal information was exposed in the breach? +
The notice states that the malicious code could have captured information entered during checkout, including your name, postal address, phone number, email address, payment card number, card expiration date, and card verification code (CVC). Your individual notice letter should describe the information involved in your case.
Did Shop FAN EXPO offer free credit monitoring? +
The notice does not mention any complimentary credit monitoring. Customers are urged to monitor their payment card statements closely and to report unrecognized charges to their card issuer promptly. Taking protective steps on your own does not waive your right to pursue a claim.
How many people were affected by the Shop FAN EXPO breach? +
The total number of affected customers has not been publicly disclosed in the Maine Attorney General filing. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Is there a deadline to take legal action? +
Yes. Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state and legal theory, typically ranging from one to six years. Waiting can permanently bar your claim. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation.
How do I get a copy of the official breach notice? +
The notice filed with the Maine Attorney General is available through the Maine AG's public data breach portal (linked in Sources below). If you received a letter but no longer have it, Dapeer Law can assist you in obtaining a copy during your free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · Maine Attorney General, Data Breach Notifications Portal
- Company · Informa Canada Inc. d/b/a Shop FAN EXPO (shopfanexpo.com)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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