Data Breach Law Group Investigates the TOTAL METALL RECYCLING, INC. AKA TMR Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on August 20, 2025 · Illinois
Miami, FL — Data Breach Law Group is investigating a data breach involving TOTAL METALL RECYCLING, INC. AKA TMR, reported to the Illinois Attorney General on August 20, 2025. The firm is reviewing whether affected individuals have legal claims arising from the incident.
Total Metall Recycling, Inc. (TMR) appears to be an industrial business operating within the scrap metal and waste management sector. As an employer and commercial entity, the company typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information regarding its workforce, including payroll data, tax documentation, and employment records. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed stored personal information. If you received a data breach notification letter from TMR, it indicates that your personal data was likely contained within the compromised systems. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on how to monitor your accounts for potential misuse resulting from this exposure.
If you were affected
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Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
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