Data Breach WatchDBW

Transportation

High

investigation open

Updated about 1 month ago

WEL Companies, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving WEL Companies, Inc..
•Discovered on January 30, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: employment data, regulatory compliance data.
•Affects individuals in: Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

WEL Companies, Inc. experienced a data breach that was reported on November 19, 2025, to the Maine Attorney General. The incident reportedly occurred on January 30, 2025, and involved personally identifiable employment and regulatory data.

The breach affected 122,960 individuals, primarily in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, Georgia, Florida, and Pennsylvania. The specific types of data exposed, such as Social Security Numbers, medical information, or financial details, remain unclear from the available information. Consumers were reportedly notified around November 18, 2025.

More details about this incident may emerge over time, and delayed notifications from the company are possible.

Data possibly involved

employment data
regulatory compliance data

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Jan 30, 2025

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Nov 19, 2025

Consumers Notified

Nov 18, 2025

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.

Were You Affected By This Breach?

If you are a customer or have received a data breach notification, you may submit your information as part of our ongoing investigation. Submitting your information is free and does not obligate you.

Were you in the WEL Companies, Inc. breach? Check your email

Free scan against known breach datasets. Then remove your info from data-broker sites with Data Shield.

No signup required. 30-second scan. Your email is only stored if you opt into alerts.

Get your info off data-broker sites

Data Shield files removal requests with every broker that accepts an authorized agent, and gives you the exact link or letter for the brokers that only accept requests from you.

See how Data Shield works

Check Your Risk Level

Answer a few questions to understand how this breach might affect you

Do you use WEL Companies, Inc.?

Yes

What state are you in?

What should I do?

Change your passwords

Update passwords for the affected service and any accounts using the same password

Enable two-factor authentication

Add an extra layer of security to your accounts

Monitor your accounts

Watch for suspicious activity on your financial and online accounts

Watch for phishing attempts

Be cautious of emails or messages claiming to be from the affected company

Consider a credit freeze

Prevent unauthorized access to your credit report

Scan your email for other exposures

Check whether this address shows up in other known breaches. Free, no account.

Get your info off data-broker sites

Data Shield files removal requests with every broker that accepts an authorized agent, and gives you the exact link or letter for the brokers that only accept requests from you.

See how Data Shield works