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Melvin Mora & Associates: tax client data may have been exposed

Possible data leak: In late February 2026, the firm’s 2025 client data environment was affected by a breach; the investigation identified 13 clients whose information was used to file fraudulent tax returns, which were blocked by the IRS and California Franchise Tax Board.

Last updated: 2026-11-09

Overview

Data potentially involved includes names, SSNs, dates of birth, addresses, employment and wage information, phone numbers and bank routing/account numbers for tax refunds. The letter attributes it to a “nation-wide breach”. No total is given.

Timeline

  1. Occurred
  2. Discovered
  3. Disclosed

Organization response

Per the notice, the organisation investigated and contained the incident, notified individuals and offered monitoring or protective resources.

What you can do

Verify notices through official channels, avoid links in unexpected messages, do not provide credentials, and review credit reports and statements.

Sources

  1. California AG data breach report: melvin mora incCalifornia Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09
  2. Sample consumer notice filed with California AG (melvin mora inc)California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General · 2026-11-09

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