AF Smith

AF Smith is an office supplies firm that provides stationery and workplace products.
The company’s headquarters is located in Bermuda.
It operates under the alias AF Smith.
AF Smith maintains an online sales presence via an Apple‑hosted website.
The firm’s customer base includes individuals and businesses in the local Bermudian market.

In September 2016, AF Smith notified its customers of potential credit card fraud linked to transactions made via its Apple website.
Following the notification, the firm temporarily suspended sales on the Apple website platform.
The company stated that an internal investigation found no evidence of a breach in its own systems.
AF Smith emphasized that payment processing for its online sales is handled by an external banking gateway.
The firm does not store cardholder data internally, relying instead on the gateway for transaction security.

Customers were advised to monitor their financial statements for any unauthorized charges during the incident period.
This advice was issued amid broader reports of fraudulent activity affecting local credit cards in Bermuda.
While the investigation was underway, the Apple website displayed only a maintenance notice to visitors.