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Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: September 19, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the IAMS data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by IAMS.

IAMS Data Breach Summary:

Thousands of individuals were affected by the IAMS data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: Social Security numbers, Passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, account numbers, dates of birth, EINs, financial data, email data, and medical data.

Between March 1 and May 3, 2024, a third party accessed IAMS computer systems remotely and obtained files containing personal information.

Upon discovering the incident, IAMS engaged external cybersecurity experts to remediate, investigate, and determine the scope of the breach. The investigation, conducted in collaboration with cybersecurity advisors, aimed to assess the extent of the incident and the data involved.

This process concluded around July 12, 2024, after which IAMS worked to identify affected individuals and obtain their contact information. IAMS also assessed its system security, implemented measures to prevent future incidents, and reported the breach to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

As a result of the data breach, IAMS is offering free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the IAMS data breach may be found here: IAMS Notice of Cybersecurity Incident.

About Insurance Agency Marketing Services:

Based in Elkhorn, Nebraska, Insurance Agency Marketing Services (IAMS) provides resources and support for insurance agents, focusing on annuities, life insurance, senior health care, and other financial products.

IAMS offers services that help agents with marketing, training, and streamlining client interactions through tools like e-app solutions. It also offers incentives and promotional kits, along with detailed product training and support systems designed to help agents grow their business.

The IAMS Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the IAMS data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by IAMS or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.