Alan Gordon CPA Data Breach Lawsuit (August 2026)
Received an August 2026 breach notice from Alan Gordon CPA?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Alan Gordon, CPA, a Philadelphia accounting and tax preparation firm, on behalf of clients whose Social Security numbers, bank account information, and tax records may have been exposed in a security incident disclosed to the Massachusetts Attorney General in August 2026.
Who may qualify
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Alan Gordon CPA dated August 2026.
- Your letter offered 24 months of complimentary CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring and identity restoration services, with an enrollment deadline of December 1, 2026.
- You had personal or financial information held by the firm in its capacity as your accountant or tax preparer.
- No proof of harm required to consult with counsel. You do not need to have already suffered identity theft to explore your legal options.
- Excluded: individuals who did not receive a breach notice and whose information was not involved in the incident.
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What happened
Alan Gordon, CPA, an accounting and tax preparation firm located at 10125 Verree Road, Suite 104 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reports that unauthorized actors may have accessed files stored on its systems. The firm filed notice with the Massachusetts Attorney General on August 26, 2026 under report number 2026-1435 and began mailing letters to affected individuals. The public filing states that six Massachusetts residents were affected. The firm has not publicly disclosed when the intrusion occurred, when it was discovered, or how the unauthorized parties gained access.
The notification letter states that the involved files may have contained names and addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state identification numbers, bank account and routing information, and tax returns, tax forms, and related tax preparation records. The firm says it notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Internal Revenue Service. Affected individuals are being offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through CyEx Financial Shield Complete, with an enrollment deadline of December 1, 2026 printed in the letter. The firm reports no confirmed misuse of the information to date.
Because the firm prepares tax returns, the client files it holds combine Social Security numbers with income, dependent, employer, and bank account details. That is the combination used to file a fraudulent tax return or open credit in someone else's name, and tax-related identity theft often surfaces only when a legitimate return is rejected as a duplicate. Whether Alan Gordon, CPA maintained reasonable safeguards over that data, how long the information was exposed before the incident was detected, and whether affected individuals were notified promptly are among the issues being evaluated.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter contains the enrollment code for the CyEx credit monitoring and identity restoration services, and it identifies which categories of your information were involved. It is also important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Enroll in the free 24-month credit monitoring
Enroll in the CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring and identity restoration services offered in your letter before the December 1, 2026 deadline. Accepting this benefit does not waive your right to pursue legal action.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a fraud alert or freeze on your file. Request a free weekly credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and use the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov recovery guide. Because the files held by a tax preparer can include full tax returns and bank account and routing numbers, also review your bank and credit card statements for transactions you do not recognize, watch for IRS notices about returns you did not file, file IRS Form 14039, the Identity Theft Affidavit, if a fraudulent return has been filed in your name, and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options, and advise whether you may be eligible to join a class action.
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Breach timeline
Compensation you may be entitled to
Out-of-pocket expenses
Credit freezes, identity restoration services, and other costs incurred responding to the breach.
Time spent monitoring
Hours spent reviewing accounts, disputing fraudulent charges, and dealing with identity theft issues.
Identity theft & fraud losses
Unreimbursed funds stolen from accounts, unauthorized credit lines, fees paid to resolve fraudulent tax filings, or tax refund fraud tied to the breach.
Statutory damages
Certain state data breach and consumer protection statutes provide for fixed damages regardless of actual loss.
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring the firm to implement stronger data security practices for the client tax and financial records it holds going forward.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Common questions
I received a data breach letter from Alan Gordon CPA. What should I do? +
Keep the letter, enroll in the free 24-month CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring and identity restoration services using the information printed in it before the December 1, 2026 deadline, and place a fraud alert or security freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Review your bank, credit card, and other account statements for activity you do not recognize, and request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 877-322-8228. Because a tax preparer holds full returns and bank account information, also watch for IRS notices about returns you did not file and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN. Report suspected identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov or 877-438-4338, keep copies of all correspondence, then contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation. Enrolling in the monitoring does not waive your right to sue.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Alan Gordon CPA? +
If you received the August 2026 breach notice from Alan Gordon, CPA, you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Your letter is the proof that your information was among the files involved. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the categories of your data that were involved, and any losses or out-of-pocket costs you have incurred, including time spent resolving fraudulent tax filings or bank account fraud. Dapeer Law will review your notice at no cost.
How much money could I receive from a class action lawsuit? +
Data breach class action recoveries vary significantly. Settlements typically range from a few hundred dollars for basic out-of-pocket losses to several thousand dollars for documented identity theft, with class size, damages, and negotiation all affecting the final amount. No payout is guaranteed, and this investigation has not yet resulted in a settlement.
What personal information was exposed in the breach? +
According to the notification, the files that may have been accessed could have contained names and addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license or state identification numbers, bank account and routing information, and tax returns, tax forms, and related tax preparation records. The specific categories vary by individual, so check your own letter for the elements that apply to you. The firm reports no confirmed misuse of the data to date.
Did Alan Gordon CPA offer free credit monitoring? +
Yes. Affected individuals are being offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through CyEx Financial Shield Complete. Your letter contains the enrollment instructions, and the deadline to activate the services is December 1, 2026. Enrollment is separate from, and does not waive, your right to pursue a claim.
How many people were affected by the Alan Gordon CPA breach? +
The filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General reports six affected Massachusetts residents. That figure covers Massachusetts only, and the firm has not publicly disclosed a nationwide total. Because the firm is based in Philadelphia, the number of affected individuals in Pennsylvania and other states may be considerably higher. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Is there a deadline to take legal action? +
Yes. Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state and legal theory, typically ranging from one to six years. Waiting can permanently bar your claim. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation.
How do I get a copy of the official breach notice? +
The notification is posted on the Massachusetts Attorney General's data breach notification site under report number 2026-1435 and is linked in the Sources section below. If you received a letter but no longer have it, Dapeer Law can help you obtain a copy and confirm what it says during your free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · Massachusetts Attorney General, Alan Gordon, CPA breach notification 2026-1435 (PDF)
- Company · Alan Gordon, CPA (alangordoncpa.net)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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