✅ Official notice on file. Smith & James, CPAs filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on May 28, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Smith & James, CPAs reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, date of birth, medical information, health insurance.
Key facts
| Discovered | Mar 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Date of birth, Medical information, Health insurance |
| Letter sent | May 28, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | May 28, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-800-405-6108 |
Free credit monitoring
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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.
- Your date of birth is often used to verify identity: add a fraud alert to your credit file so lenders must confirm it is really you.
- Review the Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer for services you never received.
- Ask your insurer whether a new member ID can be issued, and check claims made under your policy.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Smith & James, CPAs helpline at 1-800-405-6108 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Mar 9, 2026 — Smith & James, CPAs discovers the incident
- May 28, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- May 28, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Smith & James, CPAs to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Smith & James, CPAs. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.