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Jan 17, 2025Ransomware

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Wakefield & Associates Data Breach Exposes PII and PHI of Over 371,000 Individuals

Wakefield & Associates Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers of 371K On or before Jan. 17, 2025, Wakefield & Associates , a revenue cycle management and medical debt collection company, experienced a data breach. An investigation revealed that a threat actor gained access to and may have acquired files containing sensitive consumer information. A review was completed on Sept. 24, 2025, and determined that the cyberattack compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of several thousand individuals. Exposed information included names, collection account information, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state ID numbers, financial information and health information. A ransomware group known as Akira, claimed responsibility for the attack on Feb. 11, 2025. According to their dark web posting, the cybercriminals allegedly obtained 13 GB of data, including passport numbers, confidential licenses, agreements and contracts, financial data, employee and customer contact information, medical insurance documents, internal correspondence, and Medicare numbers. Impacted consumers includes 26,624 Montana residents, 18,933 in South Carolina, 2,286 in Texas, 131 Massachusetts residents, 41 in Maine and 28 in Rhode Island. Beginning on Nov. 7, 2025, the company disclosed the breach to the Attorney Generals' offices in Maine , Massachusetts , Montana , Oregon , Texas , South Carolina and Vermont. In response to the data breach, Wakefield took steps to secure its internal network and notified law enforcement. In addition to required state and federal disclosures, the company is offering impacted individuals 12 free months of TransUnion Cyberscout credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. If you receive a data breach notice from Wakefield & Associates, you may want to: Sign up for the free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, offered by the company. Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity. Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus. Wakefield has also established a dedicated assistance line for individuals with questions at 1-833-833-7202, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Affected information types not yet disclosed This browser does not support inline PDFs. Please download the PDF to view it: Download PDF Driver’s license or state identification card numbers Class actions settlements delivered to your inbox. 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Stolen personal information is often sold on the dark web and used to commit identity theft, open unauthorized accounts, or file fraudulent tax returns. Victims may experience long-term financial and personal challenges. If you have received a notification that your information may have been impacted by this breach, you may have legal rights and options. EKSM is actively investigating this matter and wants to hear from you. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your situation and learn how we may be able to help protect your rights. EKSM is committed to protecting the rights of individuals whose data may have been compromised. We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the breach and evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of those affected. If you received a data breach notice from Wakefield & Associates, LLC, it is important to: Carefully review the letter or email notification. Monitor your bank accounts, credit reports, and insurance statements for suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with credit bureaus. Take advantage of any credit monitoring or identity theft protection services offered. If you believe your personal information may have been compromised in the Wakefield & Associates, LLC data breach, please contact EKSM at 713.244.6363 or contact@eksm.com, or fill out our contact form for a free, confidential consultation. Ellzey, Kherkher, Sanford & Montgomery LLP 4200 Montrose Street Suite 200 Houston, TX 77006 10800 Financial Center Parkway Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72211 We would love to hear from you. Tell us a little about your case and we will reach out. The information presented on this website is not intended to be taken as legal advice for any case or situation. Additionally, nothing shown or mentioned on this website constitutes nor creates an attorney-client relationship. Copyright 2026, EKSM. 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