(WTNH) -- Millions of Americans may find out as early as today if they're among the victims of a massive identity theft scam.

The Justice Department has charged eleven people in connection with the hacking of nine major retailers.

The theft and sale of more than 41 million credit and debit card numbers are involved in this case. Among the hacked retailers are:

* TJX because. (T.J. Maxx)
* BJ's Wholesale Club
* OfficeMax
* Boston Market
* Barnes & Noble
* Sports Authority
* Forever 21
* DSW

Three of the defendants are U.S. citizens from Miami, while others are from China, Estonia, Ukraine and Belarus.

The data breach is believed to be the largest ever prosecuted by the Department of Justice.


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WOW this is crazy, Just shows what hakers are really out there to get! Stay safe everyone!

Yaa , supposedly the largest ever identify theft scam . Just shows how much careful you are there are always some way to steal your information . You can never be too cautious .