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BMGI Data Breach Exposes Individuals' Sensitive Info
Names
Social Security Numbers
Dates of Birth
Addresses
Government IDs
Medical Info
Financial Info
A data breach at Benefits Management Group Inc. (BMGI), a provider specializing in employee benefits administration, has exposed sensitive personal and financial information of at least 501 individuals in the United States.
The cybersecurity incident was discovered Nov. 26, 2024, and an investigation revealed an unauthorized actor gained access and copied files over a period from Oct. 24, 2024, to Dec. 2, 2024. Compromised information includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state identification numbers, financial account information, pension application information which also includes birth certificates, passport numbers, U.S. military certificates, marriage certificates and direct deposit information.
This type of data is particularly sensitive, as it can be used for identity theft and financial fraud. BMGI disclosed the data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Jan. 24, 2025 and published a Supplemental Notice of Data Security Event on its own website.
The cybersecurity incident was also exposed to the California and Massachusetts Attorney Generals' offices on July 17, 2025 and Texas on July 18, 2025. The total number of affected individuals has not been released, but includes at least 303 Massachusetts residents and 617 Texans.
Benefits Management Group's response
In addition to required state and federal disclosures, affected individuals were offered free credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Equifax. BMGI has also set up a dedicated assistance line at 855-260-8115, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
If you receive a notice from Benefits Management Group about this breach, you may want to:
- Sign up for the free Equifax credit monitoring and identity restoration services, offered by BMGI.
- Monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for any unusual activity.
- Be alert for phishing emails or phone calls that may use your exposed information.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus.
For more details about the company, visit the Benefits Management Group Inc. website.
Protect Your Data
A breach notice means your personal details could be circulating far beyond the organization involved. One practical step is continuous monitoring: services such as Identity Defender (included with an ExpressVPN subscription) can automatically check dark-web markets, flag new credit-file activity, and request removal of your information from data-broker sites.
This kind of “early-warning system” can’t undo a breach, but it can help you spot misuse quickly and limit further exposure. ExpressVPN is offering 61% off, risk-free for 30 days, with ID Theft Insurance included and no extra cost for those who sign up for one or two years.
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