Popular clothing retailer Forever 21 hit by possible data breach

Clothing retailer Forever 21 may be the latest victim of a data breach that affected some purchases made from March 2017 to October 2017. The Los Angeles-based chain said it hired a security firm and launched its own examination."We immediately began an investigation of our payment card systems and engaged a leading security and forensics firm to assist us," the company said.It's unclear which locations were impacted. “Because the investigation is continuing, complete findings are not available, and it is too early to provide further details on the investigation,” Forever 21 said in a statement.Customers should carefully monitor their payment card statements and watch for unauthorized transactions. Forever 21 can be reached at 1-888-494-3837.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. —

Clothing retailer Forever 21 may be the latest victim of a data breach that affected some purchases made from March 2017 to October 2017.

The Los Angeles-based chain said it hired a security firm and launched its own examination.

"We immediately began an investigation of our payment card systems and engaged a leading security and forensics firm to assist us,"

It's unclear which locations were impacted.

“Because the investigation is continuing, complete findings are not available, and it is too early to provide further details on the investigation,” Forever 21 said in a statement.

Customers should carefully monitor their payment card statements and watch for unauthorized transactions. Forever 21 can be reached at 1-888-494-3837.

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