Posted On September 21, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
September 8 – The Wells Fargo Clearing Services data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are investigating the data breach that was reported after the Wells Fargo Clearing Services was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Wells Fargo Clearing Services data breach resulted in the Social Security numbers of certain individuals being compromised.
What Happened As A Result Of The Wells Fargo Clearing Services Data Breach?Wells Fargo Clearing Services reported a data breach after detecting unauthorized access to files on its IT network. An investigation confirmed that confidential consumer data was compromised, including names, Social Security numbers, and brokerage account numbers.
On September 19, 2024, Wells Fargo Clearing Services sent data breach notification letters to affected individuals.
To learn more about the Wells Fargo Clearing Services data breach, see our latest piece on the topic.
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (“First Clearing”) is a subsidiary of Wells Fargo, based in St. Louis, Missouri. First Clearing offers clearing and custody services to brokerage firms unaffiliated with Wells Fargo Corporation. The Wells Fargo Clearing Services employs more than 946 individuals and generates approximately $141 million annually.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Wells Fargo Clearing Services data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Wells Fargo Clearing Services and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
