Lincoln Investment Data Breach Compromises SSNs and Medical Records

Lincoln Investment Planning LLC, a Fort Washington, Pennsylvania-based financial services firm that does business as Lincoln Investment, recently disclosed a data security incident that may have affected the personal information of its clients.

Lincoln Investment is providing notice of the incident on behalf of Capital Analysts of New England Inc., an affiliated firm whose advisors are registered through Lincoln Investment and its affiliate Capital Analysts LLC for brokerage and advisory services.

The breach was reported to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on Sept. 17, 2026. So far, the incident has impacted 1,867 Massachusetts residents.

According to disclosure, Lincoln Investment experienced a data security incident that may have compromised personal and health information in the company's possession.

The breach potentially exposed Social Security numbers, driver's license information, credit or debit card numbers and medical records.

Lincoln Investment's response to the breach

Lincoln Investment is providing affected individuals with 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.

To enroll in these complimentary services, affected individuals must visit Cyberscout's activation page and enter the unique enrollment code included in their notification letter. Enrollment must be completed within 90 days of the date of the letter.

Lincoln Investment has set up a dedicated toll-free phone line staffed by TransUnion representatives to handle questions from affected individuals.