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Preferred Parking Data Breach Claims

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Preferred Parking Service, LLC has disclosed a data breach that exposed the credit and debit card information of more than 72,000 people. If you were notified that your data was breached, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact our consumer attorneys for a free consultation to understand your rights and options.

What Happened

Charlotte-based Preferred Parking Services, a parking management company that operates lots across the Southeast, announced in August 2026 that unauthorized parties had gained access to its systems. The breach occurred in early June 2026 and lasted roughly two days, during which the attackers accessed customer information. The company announced that the attack exposed debit and credit card information for more than 72,000 people nationwide. North Carolina residents make up more than 61,000 of the victims.

What to Watch

The exposed financial account information can be used to make fraudulent charges almost immediately. However, this type of data is also routinely resold on criminal marketplaces. Customers affected by the Preferred Parking data breach should be on the lookout for:

  • Unauthorized charges, often starting with small “test” transactions
  • Automatic payment failures due to maxed-out cards
  • Targeted phishing calls, texts, and emails that reference real transactions to appear legitimate

How Preferred Parking is Responsible

Businesses that handle payment card information are required to protect it. This obligation is rooted in multiple laws, including state law such as the duty of ordinary care and federal law, including the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA).

What to Do After a Data Breach

If you were affected by this breach, you can take steps to help mitigate the consequences of your data being stolen. We strongly advise you to do the following:

  • Keep your notice letter. It documents that your information was involved, and it is often the single most useful piece of evidence in a claim.
  • Review your statements line by line for charges you do not recognize, going back to early June 2026.
  • Report unauthorized charges to your bank or card issuer immediately and ask for a replacement card.
  • Enroll in any credit monitoring the company offers and request your free credit reports at annualcreditreport.com.
  • Consider a credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. It is free and can be lifted when you need credit.
  • Document your out-of-pocket costs and the time you spend recovering from the breach.

We strongly advise affected Preferred Parking customers to contact our experienced data breach attorneys as soon as possible. Your legal team can support you through these steps and potentially recover compensation on your behalf. Consultations are free, and we accept data breach clients on a contingency basis. That means you don’t pay anything unless we recover compensation for you.

Talk to a Preferred Parking Data Breach Lawyer

Maginnis Howard represents consumers whose personal and financial information has been exposed by the companies entrusted with it. If the Preferred Parking data breach has affected you, contact us immediately. Our team of experienced consumer protection attorneys can provide the legal support you need to navigate the aftermath of a data breach. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and learn more about how we can assist you. We represent clients across the Carolinas from our offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Fayetteville.

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