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Davenport & Company Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Davenport & Company Llc data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Davenport & Company Llc
Davenport & Company Llc is a financial services firm established in 1863, making it one of the oldest employee-owned, independent financial services companies in the United States. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company offers a wide range of investment services, including stock and bond brokerage, investment management, financial planning, insurance, public finance, and corporate finance services.
Currently, Davenport employs over 400 associates and operates offices across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia. According to LinkedIn, the company has around 347 employees. Davenport prides itself on combining traditional investment principles with modern analytical tools to help clients achieve their financial goals.
What was the December Ransomware Attack?
On April 4, 2025, Davenport & Company Llc disclosed a significant data breach to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office. According to the disclosure, the breach impacted at least 30 individuals in Massachusetts alone.
The breach involved a threat actor known as "LEAKEDDATA," who claimed responsibility for leaking the company's database online. The data was reportedly posted on the openweb network on December 13, 2024.
Information Exposed:
- Social Security numbers
- Financial account information
- Driver's license numbers
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your personal information was exposed in the Davenport & Company data breach, it's important to take immediate steps to protect yourself from potential identity theft or fraud. Here are some actions you can take:
- Enroll in Free Credit Monitoring: Davenport & Company is offering affected individuals 24 months of free credit monitoring.
- Review Your Credit Reports: You have the right to obtain one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax).
- Place a Fraud Alert: You can place an initial fraud alert on your credit files, which lasts for one year. Businesses must verify your identity before extending credit if a fraud alert is active. Contact any of the three credit bureaus to place a fraud alert.
- Consider a Credit Freeze: A credit freeze restricts access to your credit reports, preventing new credit accounts from being opened in your name without your explicit consent. You can request a credit freeze at no cost by contacting each of the three credit bureaus.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Davenport & Company Llc data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit.
To find out if you qualify for compensation, fill out the form below. Taking action now can help protect your rights and secure the compensation you may deserve.
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