Les Métaux Précieux
CriticalReportedRetail
Les Métaux Précieux, a French precious metals retailer, is reported to have suffered a data breach, according to a report published on 8 October 2026. FrenchBreaches describes files said to contain about 134,000 orders, 18,794 photos of two-sided identity documents and 16,822 bank account details (RIB). They would also include names, postal addresses, emails, phone numbers, payment information and purchase histories of bullion and coins. These details rest on claims by an attacker that have not been independently verified, and the company has not yet commented.
Combining an identity document, bank details, an address and a record of gold or silver purchases could enable identity theft, bank fraud and targeted phishing.
- Disclosed on
- October 8, 2026
- Sector
- Retail
- Country
- France
- Cause
- Undisclosed
Exposed data
- Full name
- Postal address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Order history
- Identity document
- Banking data (IBAN, card)
You are only affected if you had an account or an order with this organisation.
What you can do
- Expect phishing attempts quoting your name and this company. A message that knows your details is not legitimate for that reason.
- Watch your statements. On any unknown debit, block the card and request a refund — French law (art. L133-18) entitles you to it.
- These documents enable identity theft, and cannot be reissued at will. Keep the notification letter: it proves where the leak came from if an account is opened in your name.
- You can ask the organisation exactly what was exposed about you (right of access), and complain to the DPA if no answer comes within a month.
Sources
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