HRB Tax Group Data Breach

HRB Tax Group (H&R Block), a prominent tax preparation and financial services company, has disclosed a data breach that impacted 23,067 individuals, including 24 residents of Maine. The breach, which occurred between May 13, 2024, and August 7, 2024, was discovered on August 9, 2024.

The breach was triggered when an unauthorized third party gained access to information associated with certain client accounts, including MyBlock accounts, by utilizing personally identifiable information (PII) obtained from sources other than H&R Block. Upon detecting the unauthorized activity, H&R Block took immediate action to investigate and secure its systems. The company engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation and assess the scope of the breach.

A detailed review of potentially impacted accounts was completed on November 6, 2024, revealing that the personal information of both clients and their family members might have been compromised.

Individuals associated with HRB Tax Group are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about protecting yourself after such incidents, here is a guide on what to do in an incident of a data breach and how you can take action.

What Information Was Involved?

The investigation determined that the unauthorized party may have accessed the following types of personal information:

• Names
• Social Security numbers (SSNs) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)
• Government-issued identification numbers
• Financial account information
• Dates of birth
• Information contained in tax returns or associated with MyBlock accounts

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from HRB Tax Group, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the HRB Tax Group, 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 HRB Tax Group, 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.