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GC Consultants, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving GC Consultants, Inc..
•Discovered on October 14, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Financial Account Number, Driver's License Number, Credit Card Number.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The GC Consultants, Inc. breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

GC Consultants, Inc. and Giuseppe Brusa CPA LLC sent notice letters dated October 9, 2026, informing individuals about an incident that may have involved personal information. A copy of this letter was filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General's office.

A Massachusetts state report indicates that three Massachusetts residents were affected by the incident. While the notice letter itself did not specify the types of data compromised, the Massachusetts state breach report for this filing listed Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers, and credit or debit card numbers as being breached. The total number of affected individuals nationwide has not been stated.

Specific details regarding the full scope of the breach, including the nationwide impact and the exact timeframe, have not been publicly confirmed by the company or other official sources. Further information may become available as investigations proceed.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Financial Account Number
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Credit Card Number
May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Oct 9, 2026

Company Discovered

Oct 9, 2026

Regulator Notified

Oct 9, 2026

Consumers Notified

Oct 9, 2026

0 days to discover

0 days to notify consumers

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

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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