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Sax LLP Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Sax LLP 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 Sax
Sax is a multi-disciplinary accounting, tax and advisory firm that has been serving clients since 1956. With nearly 70 years of experience, Sax specializes in providing services to closely held companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit organizations and high-net-worth individuals.
The firm is known for its industry-specific expertise in sectors such as real estate, construction, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution and not-for-profits.
What happened?
In August 2024, Sax identified suspicious activity in its network environment. On Aug. 7, 2024, the company took immediate action to secure its systems and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. After a thorough review, it was determined that unauthorized parties may have viewed or acquired certain personal information.
So far, the data breach has impacted at least 228,876 current and former Sax clients across the U.S., including 244 residents in Maine and 3,176 in Massachusetts.
Possible Information Exposed
- Full name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Credit or debit card numbers
- Financial account information
- Driver’s license number
- Government-issued identification card
The investigation concluded on Dec. 1, 2025, and affected individuals began receiving notifications shortly after. Sax disclosed the cybersecurity incident to the Attorney Generals' offices in California, Maine and Massachusetts on Dec. 22, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this data breach, it is important to take proactive steps to protect yourself. Sax is offering complimentary credit and identity monitoring services through Epiq, which includes credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, credit protection, identity restoration and lost wallet assistance. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services by the deadline provided in their notification letter.
In addition to enrolling in monitoring services, individuals should:
- Review account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity
- Consider placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on credit files with the major credit bureaus
- Report any signs of identity theft to law enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission or their state attorney general
- Obtain a free copy of their credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months at www.annualcreditreport.com
- Take advantage of additional resources and rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The company has also reported the breach to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is cooperating fully.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Sax LLP data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue possible claims for damages related to the exposure of their personal information.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit or claim compensation, complete the below form. This is a no-cost, no-obligation way to protect your rights and take action following the breach.
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