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Ed Bell Investments Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Ed Bell Investments.
•Discovered on June 11, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Date of Birth, SSN, Driver's License Number, Government ID Number, Financial Information, Medical Information, Health Insurance Information.
•Affects individuals in: Texas.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Ed Bell Investments breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

In June 2026, Ed Bell Investments reported a data breach to the Texas Attorney General. The available public record indicates that specific types of sensitive personal and health-related information may have been involved in the incident.

The breach is confirmed to affect 5,041 Texas residents. Exposed data types include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license/government ID numbers, financial information, medical information, and health insurance information. The exact date the breach occurred is not publicly available, nor is when the company discovered it or when consumers were notified.

More details may be clarified as time progresses, and official notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Name
Address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Government ID Number
Financial Information
Medical Information
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Jun 10, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Jun 10, 2026

Consumers Notified

Unknown

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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