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MonitoringMaryland AG filing · February 28, 2025

Sensitive Client Data Exposed in Southeast Lockton Companies 2025 Breach

Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC reported a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General on February 28, 2025. This breach potentially exposed sensitive personal and financial information belonging to individuals who received a notification letter. Understanding the specific data involved is critical for protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud.

This breach is real, not a scam. Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC officially reported it to the Maryland Attorney General on February 28, 2025.

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State
Maryland
Reported
February 28, 2025

What may have been exposed

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Home Address
  • Financial Account Number
  • Policy Number
  • Health Insurance ID Number
  • Wage and Compensation Information

Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, a prominent part of the Lockton organization, recently notified the Office of the Maryland Attorney General about a data security incident on February 28, 2025. While the specific nature of the breach remains under investigation, the company identified that sensitive personal information may have been compromised during the incident.

The exposed data categories include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Financial Account Number, Policy Number, Health Insurance ID Number, and Wage and Compensation Information. This combination of details can put individuals at significant risk for various forms of identity theft, financial fraud, and other malicious activities that exploit personal data.

Companies like Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC are entrusted with vast amounts of private data and have a legal obligation to protect it. A data breach strongly suggests that these mandated security measures may have been insufficient, potentially leaving your personal information vulnerable to unauthorized access.

If you received a data breach notification letter from Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC, it signifies that your personal information was directly involved in this security lapse. We recommend carefully reviewing the letter for any specific guidance provided by the company.

While the full extent of this incident continues to be assessed, it is prudent for affected individuals to remain vigilant. We are currently investigating this incident on behalf of those impacted and invite you to connect with us for a free, no-obligation case review to understand your legal options.

What to do if you were affected

Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.

  • Freeze your credit

    Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.

  • Guard against tax fraud

    File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.

  • Watch your financial accounts

    Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.

  • Check for medical identity theft

    Review the Explanation of Benefits statements from your health insurer for services or claims you never received, which can signal misuse of your medical identity.

  • Stay alert to targeted scams

    Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.

  • Keep your notification letter

    Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC data breach notice and letter questions

Is the Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC in the mail matches the breach Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC reported to the Maryland Attorney General on February 28, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Where can I see the official Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC breach notice?
Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC's report is published by the Maryland Attorney General: https://oag.maryland.gov/resources-info/Pages/security-breach-notices.aspx#ITU-376437 Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
How many people were affected by the Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC data breach, and what was exposed?
The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Financial Account Number, Policy Number, Health Insurance ID Number, Wage and Compensation Information. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Did Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC offer free credit monitoring?
Any free monitoring Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
What should I do after getting the Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Is there a Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
Do I need a Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC data breach lawyer or attorney?
Talking to a data breach attorney costs nothing here. A lawyer can read your notice, explain your rights under your state's law and tell you whether a claim makes sense.
How much could a Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
Can I sue Southeast Series of Lockton Companies, LLC over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maryland and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.

Source: Maryland Attorney General filing

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