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Wellfleet Group Data Breach Class Action Investigation

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Oct 15, 2024 9:18:10 PM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Wellfleet Group data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Wellfleet Group, which may have affected a significant number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

 

What Happened?

A recent report from the Attorney General of Texas states that the Wellfleet Group data breach occurred due to unauthorized access to confidential information that had been provided to the company. The compromised data may include:

  • names,
  • addresses,
  • medical information,
  • health insurance information
  • and dates of birth

Data breach notification letters were sent out by Wellfleet Group on October 14, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

 

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

  1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
  2. Consider freezing your credit
  3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Wellfleet Group data breach
  4. Change passwords for affected accounts
  5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

 

Wellfleet Group Overview

Founded in 1993 as Consolidated Health Plans (CHP), Wellfleet Group, LLC is a Springfield, Massachusetts-based insurance company providing health and accident insurance products to the higher education market. Wellfleet is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, employing over 237 people and generating approximately $86 million in annual revenue.

 

Wellfleet Group Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Wellfleet Group data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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