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Nicholas H. Safford & Co., Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Nicholas H. Safford & Co., Inc..
•Discovered on April 10, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Name, Other personal identifier.
•Affects individuals in: Maine, Indiana.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Nicholas H. Safford & Co., Inc. experienced a data breach that occurred on January 30, 2026. The company discovered this breach on March 12, 2026, and began notifying consumers on April 10, 2026. The Maine Attorney General's office has confirmed this incident.

The breach affected 337 individuals in total, including 12 Maine residents and at least one individual in Indiana. The exposed data types include names and other personal identifiers. It is unclear if specific sensitive data like Social Security numbers, medical information, or financial data were involved. An organization identified as FBFG is investigating this breach.

Details surrounding data types that may have been compromised during this incident and the full scope of affected states are not yet publicly available. Additional details may emerge as investigations continue, and breach notices may be delayed for various reasons.

Data possibly involved

Name
Other personal identifier

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Jan 30, 2026

Company Discovered

Mar 12, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Apr 10, 2026

41 days to discover

29 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:

Investigation Open

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

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