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Benworth Capital Partners Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Benworth Capital Partners data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Benworth Capital Partners
Benworth Capital Partners is a private finance company based in Coral Gables, Florida. Founded in 2008, the company operates as a licensed mortgage lender and servicer, focusing on private lending and bridge loans for residential, commercial, and income-producing properties.
The company provides short-term, first-position mortgages and hard money loans. Benworth Capital Partners also operates in Puerto Rico and has additional entities such as Benworth Financial LLC, which is licensed as a consumer finance company.
What happened?
On July 23, 2025, Benworth Capital Partners reported a data breach to the Washington Attorney General’s office. The disclosure revealed that sensitive personal information was exposed.
The data breach was also disclosed to the Texas Attorney General's office on July 24, 2025. Benworth began notifying impacted customers by mail on Sept. 16, 2025.
The company was the victim of a ransomware attack on May 18, 2025. An investigation was launched and on May 23, 2025, it was confirmed that a criminal actor had stolen files containing personal and financial information belonging to a number of borrowers.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Social Security number
- Taxpayer ID number
- Loan account number
- Loan maturity date
- Loan closing date
- Loan amount
The total number of impacted individuals has not been release, but includes at least 22,250 Texas residents, 1,851 Washington residents and 1,230 in Massachusetts. The cybersecurity incident was also reported to the California, Massachusetts, Oregon and Montana Attorney Generals' offices on Sept. 16, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you receive a data breach notice from Bentworth, or believe your personal and financial information was compromised, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to free identity theft protection services and credit monitoring, and have the right to seek compensation.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the free IDX identity theft protection services, provided by Benworth Capital Partners.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals understand their options, including the potential to join a class action lawsuit seeking compensation for any harm suffered as a result of the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Benworth Capital Partners data breach, you may be entitled to compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are investigating this incident and are prepared to help affected individuals seek financial recovery. To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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