Bank account and credit card information is always attractive to hackers. In fact, in December 2021, WRCB reported that compromised credit card data may have been used for fraudulent purchases at Chick-fil-A locations. Close to 9,000 people were potentially affected. Now Chick-fil-A customers are alleging their financial info was hacked from the fast food chain’s mobile app in a recent data breach, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. The potential hack was first announced by an Atlanta television station, 11Alive, based on more than 100 comments shared on Paulding County Uncensored, a regionally-focused Facebook page. Paulding County is in Georgia, so the claims to date are all located in that state.
In response to the reports, Chick-fil-A has shared a statement via social media acknowledging that it is aware of the situation, and is attempting to address it expeditiously. However, the company notes that it has found no evidence that its own internal security has been breached by hackers, or in fact compromised in any way.
So far, the reports of suspicious activity are limited in, but it should be noted that Chick-fil-A’s mobile app has been downloaded over 10 million times, and is listed by Google Play as one the top ten most frequently downloaded restaurant-based mobile apps, per Nation’s Restaurant News. Chick-fil-A customers who see or suspect any unusual activity are advised by the company, via Twitter, to call 1-866-232-2040, or to contact Chick-fil-A Cares online.