The third-party provider, which is not named, is engaged by several merchants the notification letter explains. Cardholders should expect that their account number, name, and other card details were compromised.
American Express says they are monitoring accounts for fraud, and that cardholders should do the same and report any suspicious transactions. If it is not already enabled, customers are also encouraged to use the transaction notifications, which will alert them each time the card is used.
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