UPDATED:    January 16, 2025

Carruth Compliance Consulting Data Breach Lawsuit

Data Breach Summary

Carruth Compliance Consulting

Who Was Affected
Customers of Carruth Compliance Consulting
Impacted Data
Names, addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, W-2 information, medical billing information (not medical records), tax filings
Date of Breach
December 21, 2024
Have you been affected by Carruth Compliance Consulting's data breach?

Carruth Compliance Consulting (CCC) has reported a recent cybersecurity incident that potentially impacted the security of sensitive personal and financial information stored within the company’s systems. CCC provides third-party administrative services to public school districts and non-profit organizations for their 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans.

On December 21, 2024, CCC identified suspicious activity that disrupted the functionality of certain systems within its network. Upon discovering the irregular activity, the company immediately engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate the breach, assess its impact, and determine which data had been compromised.

The investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred between December 19, 2024, and December 26, 2024, during which certain files were copied from CCC’s systems. The company conducted a comprehensive review of the affected data and confirmed that personal and financial information of individuals was involved.

The company also reported the incident to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and continues to cooperate with law enforcement. To help mitigate the potential risk to affected individuals, CCC is offering free credit monitoring and identity restoration services through IDX, a leading identity protection services provider.

Although there is currently no evidence to suggest that identity theft or fraud has occurred due to this incident, individuals linked to Carruth Compliance Consulting are encouraged to take precautions. To minimize potential risks, it is advisable to regularly monitor financial statements, update passwords, and remain vigilant against unsolicited communications, such as phishing attempts. For additional guidance on safeguarding your information following a data breach, we encourage you to review this resource on responding to data breaches and the proactive steps you can take to protect yourself.

What Information Was Involved?

The breach potentially exposed the following personal information of affected individuals:

  • Names
  • Social Security numbers
  • Financial account information

In some cases, the breach may have also involved:

  • Driver’s license numbers
  • W-2 information
  • Medical billing information (not medical records)
  • Tax filings

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Carruth Compliance Consulting, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Carruth Compliance Consulting data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

  • Loss of privacy
  • Time spent addressing the breach
  • Out-of-pocket costs
  • Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel Carruth Compliance Consulting, to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.

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