✅ Official notice on file. Malin + Goetz, Inc. filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Aug 4, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Malin + Goetz, Inc. reported a data breach caused by an incident at a third-party vendor or service provider. The information involved includes Social Security number, payment card, email address, home address.
Key facts
| Unauthorized access | May 22, 2026 – Jun 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Third-party vendor |
| Data exposed | Social Security number, Payment card, Email address, Home address |
| Letter sent | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-833-931-4203 |
Free credit monitoring
Malin + Goetz, Inc. is offering 12 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.
- Ask your card issuer to replace the card and review recent transactions; card fraud is usually refunded if reported quickly.
- Expect targeted phishing that mentions this incident: do not click links in unexpected emails about the breach.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Malin + Goetz, Inc. helpline at 1-833-931-4203 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- May 22, 2026 — Unauthorized access begins
- Aug 3, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Aug 4, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Malin + Goetz, Inc. to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Malin + Goetz, Inc.. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.