✅ Official notice on file. SM Energy Company filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jul 30, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
SM Energy Company reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, phone number, home address, tax id / tin.
Key facts
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Phone number, Home address, Tax ID / TIN |
| Letter sent | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-833-918-6683 |
Free credit monitoring
SM Energy Company is offering 24 months of Experian IdentityWorks at no cost to people who received the letter. Deadline to enroll: Oct 31, 2026.
What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Be wary of calls or texts that mention this incident and ask for codes or payment.
- Request an IRS Identity Protection PIN and watch for IRS letters about returns you did not file.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the SM Energy Company helpline at 1-833-918-6683 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Jul 30, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Jul 30, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by SM Energy Company to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with SM Energy Company. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.