Wakefield & Associates Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers

On Sept. 24, 2025, Wakefield & Associates, the revenue cycle management and medical debt collection company, discovered a data breach within its systems. The company determined that unauthorized access and acquisition of certain files within its network had occurred several months prior: on or before January 17, 2025.

This incident was later disclosed to the Maine Attorney General on Nov. 7, 2025, and affected at least 41 individuals in Maine. The total number of people impacted across the United States has not been publicly reported as of the time of publishing.

According to the Notice of Data Privacy Event posted on Wakefield's website (scroll down past the privacy policy language), the breach exposed sensitive consumer information, including names, collection account information, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state identification card numbers, financial information, and health information.

The attack was carried out by the Akira ransomware group, who claimed responsibility on Feb. 11, 2025. According to their dark web posting, the attackers allegedly obtained 13 GB of data, including passport numbers, confidential licenses, agreements and contracts, financial data, employee and customer contact information, medical insurance documents, internal correspondence, and Medicare numbers.

The stolen data reportedly covers a broad spectrum of sensitive records, raising concerns about identity theft and fraud.

Wakefield & Associates's response

Wakefield has reviewed existing security policies and implemented additional measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Law enforcement was notified, and Wakefield & Associates is actively communicating with both regulators and affected individuals on behalf of its clients.

For those whose contact information was available, the company sent written notifications directly. Wakefield & Associates is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to affected individuals. They have also established a dedicated assistance line at 1-833-833-7202, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to answer questions and provide support.