DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of BBS Financial Services, LLC Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

NEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations BBS Financial Services, LLC (“BBS”). BBS learned of suspicious activity on its computer network on or about January 29, 2024. To join this case, go HERE.

About BBS Financial Services, LLC

BBS Financial Services, LLC, based in Methuen, Massachusetts, offers comprehensive services in tax, accounting, business consulting, and medical billing.

What happened?

On January 29, 2024, BBS discovered a data breach in which a cybercriminal accessed and removed sensitive information from its network and demanded ransom for the stolen data. BBS engaged cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, who confirmed the threat’s credibility. After negotiating and paying the ransom, BBS received confirmation that the data had been destroyed. BBS then conducted a review to assess the breach, which involved medical billing information such as personal contact details, appointment dates, billing codes, health insurance information, and other related records. More than 70,000 individuals have been affected by this data breach.

How can I protect my personal data?

If you receive a data breach notification, you must guard against possible misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for suspicious or unauthorized activity. Additionally, you should consider legal options for mitigating such risks.

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies for customers who may have had their sensitive personal and patient data compromised by the BBS data breach.

For more information, please contact:

Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.edelson-law.com  

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and dangerous and defective drugs and medical devices.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions. No class has been certified in this case, so counsel does not represent you unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing now. Your ability to share in any potential future recovery does not depend on serving as lead plaintiff.

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