Data Breach Hits Fans of 26 Baseball Teams in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa + 4 More States

Fans who attended a Northwoods League baseball or softball game across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana this past summer may have had their personal information compromised in a recent data breach, according to a notification from the Northwoods League, Inc.

The breach, which was discovered on July 17, 2024, involved the league’s online ticketing system, impacting teams and event managers across the league.

To see if you may be affected by this data breach, check the list of cities with Northwoods League teams included below.

The breach exposed sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and credit card numbers.

The Northwoods League confirmed the breach after someone gained unauthorized access to their systems. While the league states they took immediate action to investigate the incident, they are urging fans to monitor their financial statements for any unauthorized activity.

I can confirm the credit card I used to purchase tickets to a Rochester Honkers baseball game this summer was compromised in the recent data breach.

Around the end of August, my card was used fraudulently in an attempt to purchase hundreds of dollars worth of concert tickets. I immediately reported the fraudulent transaction to my bank, and the card has been blocked.

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In response to the incident, the Northwoods League has implemented enhanced security measures to prevent further intrusions. However, they advise all impacted individuals to take precautionary steps, including reviewing credit card statements and placing fraud alerts with the major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Affected fans are encouraged to obtain a free credit report and consider placing a security freeze on their credit files to prevent new accounts from being opened in their name.

The Northwoods League, known for its role in developing elite college baseball players, has apologized for the breach and is working to improve its data security systems to prevent future incidents.

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For more information, or to report any suspicious activity, you can contact your financial institutions or the appropriate credit reporting agencies.