Melvin Mora & Associates Data Breach Exposes SSNs and Financial Account Information

Melvin Mora & Associates, Income Tax and Business Services, Inc., a family-owned tax and business services firm based in Pacoima, California, recently experienced a data breach that may impact clients who used their services.

The breach occurred between Feb. 20, 2026, and Feb. 25, 2026, and involved unauthorized access to sensitive client information.

The breach exposed a wide range of personally identifiable information (PII), including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, employment information such as employer name and wage details, phone numbers, and certain financial account information related to tax preparation. Specifically, bank routing and account numbers used for direct deposit or tax payments were among the data compromised.

The incident was disclosed to the California Attorney General on March 9, 2026.

The full extent of the breach, including the number of individuals affected and the specific method used by the attackers, has not been publicly detailed.

Melvin Mora & Associates' response

Individuals who may have been impacted should remain vigilant for signs of identity theft or fraud.

It is recommended to monitor bank accounts and credit reports closely, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus, and be cautious of unsolicited communications asking for personal information.

If direct notification is received from Melvin Mora & Associates, follow any instructions provided regarding credit monitoring or additional support services.