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Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC Data Breach — Official Case File

MA filing|Reported Jun 1, 2026|7 data types exposed

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Quick Facts

State Filed
MA
Date Reported to AG
Jun 1, 2026
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Data Types Exposed
NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthAccount NumberFinancial Account InformationRouting NumberAddress

About This Security Incident

Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. According to a MA state filing, Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing financial account information and payment data. This breach was recently disclosed and the window for legal action is open now.

The data held by Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC — like that of most organizations that collect customer information — represents a comprehensive profile of affected individuals that, once assembled by bad actors, enables a range of fraudulent activities. The value of this data persists long after the breach is publicly disclosed, and vigilance is warranted for years following an exposure.

Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC appears to be a financial services institution specializing in the administration of retirement accounts, pensions, and investment plans. In the course of managing these financial portfolios, the company typically collects and stores sensitive consumer data, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial account information, and home addresses. According to official records reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General in 2026, the organization experienced a security incident compromising this type of sensitive information. If you received a data breach notification letter from Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC, it means your personal or financial information may have been exposed during this incident. The notification letter was sent to provide you with details regarding the event and to offer guidance on steps you can take to protect your identity and financial assets.

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Based on the data types reported in this filing:

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Physical Security Riskmedium risk

Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.

You may have been affected by the Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC data breach if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC
  • Your information was held by Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC in MA
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Credit Monitoring & Identity Restoration

Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.

Financial Losses & Fraudulent Charges

Direct financial losses resulting from the breach — unauthorized charges, fraudulent transfers, or fees incurred through fraud — are recoverable as compensatory damages. Banks may reverse some charges; a class action recovers the remainder and associated costs.

Emotional Distress

Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.

Applicable State Law

This breach was reported under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC?

No. Under Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

My financial account data was exposed. Can the bank recover my losses?

Banks may reverse fraudulent charges, but they are not obligated to compensate you for time lost, stress, or indirect damages. A class action claim against the breached company can recover those additional categories of harm.

Is there a deadline to file a claim?

State statutes of limitations for data breach claims typically run 2–4 years from the date of the breach or its discovery. Because this breach was recently disclosed, the window is open — but acting early preserves your options and strengthens the case.

What if Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Lincoln Retirement Plan Services Company, LLC during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

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