✅ Official notice on file. Southwood Financial LLC filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Jun 27, 2025. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Southwood Financial LLC reported a data breach caused by unauthorized access to its computer network. The information involved includes Social Security number, email address, phone number, home address.
Key facts
| Discovered | Mar 25, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Network intrusion |
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Email address, Phone number, Home address |
| Letter sent | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Reported to California AG | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Company helpline | 1-833-367-4551 |
Free credit monitoring
Southwood Financial LLC is offering 12 months of Cyberscout (TransUnion) at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at bfs.cyberscout.com/activate using the activation code printed on your letter.
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.
- Expect targeted phishing that mentions this incident: do not click links in unexpected emails about the breach.
- Be wary of calls or texts that mention this incident and ask for codes or payment.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Southwood Financial LLC helpline at 1-833-367-4551 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Mar 25, 2025 — Southwood Financial LLC discovers the incident
- Jun 27, 2025 — Notification letters sent
- Jun 27, 2025 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Southwood Financial LLC to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Southwood Financial LLC. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.