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Got a notice from Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services? Here’s what to do.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) recently confirmed a data breach affecting your personal information. This incident, reported on June 12, 2026, involved sensitive details like your Full Name, Social Security Number, and financial information, putting you at risk for identity theft and fraud.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    Your Social Security number is listed in the filing. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Check your insurance statements

    Medical or insurance information is listed. Read every explanation-of-benefits statement for care you did not receive.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

    Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.

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About the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services breach

Reported to
California Attorney General
Date filed
June 12, 2026
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Information listed in the filing: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Income and Employment Verification Records, Medi-Cal and Health Benefit Eligibility Information, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, Household Composition Data.

You're likely here because you received a data breach notification from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). This letter confirms that your personal information was exposed in an incident that occurred on January 2, 2024, and was officially reported on June 12, 2026.

The information reportedly compromised includes highly sensitive details. This includes your Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Income and Employment Verification Records, Medi-Cal and Health Benefit Eligibility Information, Banking and Direct Deposit Details, and Household Composition Data. These types of records are particularly valuable to criminals because they can be used for comprehensive identity theft.

Because so much of your identity information was exposed, you face a significant risk of fraud. This could mean someone trying to open new credit accounts in your name, intercepting benefits, or even filing fraudulent tax returns. It's important to understand the gravity of this situation and take action.

First, carefully review the breach notification letter for any offers of credit monitoring services and enroll immediately. Second, regularly check your bank statements, credit reports, and any government benefit accounts for unusual activity. Consider placing a credit freeze or fraud alert on your credit files to prevent new accounts from being opened.

Identity theft can take months or even years to fully appear. Stay vigilant over the long term. Be wary of suspicious emails, phone calls, or texts asking for personal information, as these could be phishing attempts. The exposed data makes you a target for these scams.

Receiving this notice means you have legal rights. California law protects individuals whose data has been compromised due to inadequate security. Our team offers a free, no-obligation review of your case to help you understand your options and whether you may be entitled to compensation. You don't need to have suffered financial loss yet to explore these rights.

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