Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Co. Discloses Data Breach Impacting Sensitive Financial Information
Petrovits, Patrick, Smith & Co. LLC, a certified public accounting firm based in Torrington, Connecticut, recently reported a data breach that may have exposed sensitive personal and financial information. The incident was disclosed to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on June 5, 2026, though the exact number of affected individuals across the U.S. remains undisclosed.
The breach compromised financial account details and Social Security numbers, raising concerns about potential identity theft and fraud. In response, the firm is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services through TransUnion. Affected individuals must enroll within 120 days of receiving their notification letter by visiting a dedicated enrollment page and entering a unique code.
The company has advised impacted parties to monitor account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity over the next 12 to 24 months and to report any irregularities to their financial institutions. Additional guidance was provided on placing fraud alerts and credit freezes with the three major credit bureaus.
For further assistance, affected individuals can contact the firm by phone at 860-496-8119 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET) or by mail at 173 Prospect St., Torrington, CT 06790.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/petrovits-patrick-smith--2026
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