Massive flight of tax data: 2 million French people exposed to a risk of unprecedented magnitude

In the middle of a tax-reporting campaign, a leak of tax data exposes more than two million French people to major risks of identity and fraud.

A massive data breach is putting the French public at risk. A file containing the tax information of more than two million people has been sold on the dark web. During the tax filing season in France, this sensitive data could fuel a wave of targeted scams, impersonating tax authorities or financial advisors.

The Livret A is one of the French's favorite investments, especially for its tax exemption. However, some savers have recently received a request from their bank asking them to pay taxes on the interest generated by their Livret A. This situation raises a legitimate question: is it a bank error or a new tax rule? A small reminder on the taxation of the Livret A A regulated and tax-exempt savings product Created in 1818, Livret A is the oldest sa…