Pollard & Associates Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Did you receive an alarming letter from Pollard & Associates? Your Social Security number and financial information may already be in the wrong hands. Act now — learn how to protect yourself and find out if you can pursue compensation.
What Happened?
Pollard & Associates, Inc. — a Maryland-based retirement plan consulting and third-party administration firm — detected suspicious activity on its computer network on May 15, 2025. A forensic investigation later confirmed that an unauthorized actor copied company files on or around April 8, 2025.
After an extensive review completed on July 15, 2025, the firm concluded that highly sensitive personal data belonging to 17,907 individuals had been compromised. Breach notifications were mailed beginning September 16, 2025, and mandatory disclosures were filed with state regulators in Maine and Vermont.
What Information Was Exposed?
The stolen files contained one or more of the following data points:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Home and mailing addresses
- Government-issued identification numbers
- Medical or health-related information
- Financial account details
Why This Breach Matters
With both Social Security numbers and financial details exposed, affected consumers face an elevated risk of:
- Identity theft and tax-refund fraud
- Unauthorized withdrawals or credit-card charges
- Creation of fraudulent retirement or loan accounts
- Medical identity theft and fraudulent insurance claims
Your Immediate Action Plan
Pollard & Associates is offering 12 months of free IDX credit monitoring. Enroll as soon as possible and consider these additional safeguards:
- Check your credit reports with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion for newly opened accounts.
- Set up fraud alerts or a credit freeze to restrict new credit applications in your name.
- Enable transaction notifications for all bank, investment and credit-card accounts.
- Be wary of phishing attempts that reference retirement plans or benefits.
Can You File a Data Breach Lawsuit?
If you received an official notice, you may be entitled to seek monetary relief for:
- Time spent monitoring accounts and fixing fraudulent charges
- Out-of-pocket expenses for credit reports, freezes or identity-protection services
- Actual financial losses or unreimbursed fraud
- Emotional distress and loss of privacy
Class-action investigations are underway. Preserve your rights by documenting all communication from Pollard & Associates, keeping receipts for any security services you purchase, and consulting qualified counsel promptly.
Download the Official Breach Notice
Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly happened in the Pollard & Associates data breach?
An unauthorized actor accessed the company’s network, copied sensitive files on April 8, 2025, and those files contained personal data of 17,907 individuals.
How do I know if my information was compromised by Pollard & Associates?
Pollard & Associates mailed letters starting September 16, 2025. If you received that letter (or an email in certain states), your data was involved.
What data points did the Pollard & Associates breach expose?
At minimum: names, Social Security numbers and financial account info. Some individuals may also have had dates of birth, addresses, government IDs or medical details exposed.
Is Pollard & Associates offering free credit monitoring?
Yes—the firm is providing 12 months of IDX credit monitoring and identity-theft protection.
Can I sue Pollard & Associates for the data breach?
Potentially. Victims may join class actions or pursue individual claims for financial losses and time spent mitigating identity theft.
How long do I have to file a Pollard & Associates data breach lawsuit?
Deadlines vary by state, but many statutes of limitation range from one to three years. Consult a data-privacy attorney right away to avoid missing important filing windows.
Will credit monitoring alone protect me?
Credit monitoring alerts you to new activity but does not prevent fraud. Combine it with alerts, account freezes and vigilant review of all statements.