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Five States Energy Company, LLC Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Five States Energy Company, LLC.
•Discovered on April 2, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Date of Birth, Contact Information, Social Security Number, Bank Account Number.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Five States Energy Company, LLC disclosed a data breach that began on February 12, 2026, the same day the company discovered the incident. The company started notifying affected individuals on March 26, 2026.

The breach affected 2,251 individuals. The exposed data included names, dates of birth, contact information, Social Security numbers, and bank account numbers. The company reported no evidence of fraud or misuse at the time of the notice.

Further details, including additional states affected or confirmation of other data types, may emerge as investigations continue.

Data possibly involved

Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Contact Information
Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Bank Account Number
Could allow unauthorized withdrawals or transfers

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 31–60 days

Breach Occurred

Feb 12, 2026

Company Discovered

Feb 12, 2026

Regulator Notified

Apr 2, 2026

Consumers Notified

Mar 26, 2026

0 days to discover

42 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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