Carruth Compliance Consulting and Tillamook School District 9 Report Data Breach

A data security incident impacting Carruth Compliance Consulting and its client, Tillamook School District 9, was reported to the Maryland Attorney General on March 13, 2025. This breach potentially exposed various sensitive personal and employment-related records managed by the third-party administrator. Affected individuals should take steps to monitor their personal and financial information for any signs of misuse.

State: Maryland
Reported: March 13, 2025

What may have been exposed

Full Name
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Home Address
Wage and Compensation Information
Retirement and Benefit Plan Details
Direct Deposit Account Details
Employment Records

A data security incident affecting Carruth Compliance Consulting and Tillamook School District 9 was reported to the Maryland Attorney General on March 13, 2025. Carruth Compliance Consulting acts as a third-party administrator for educational institutions, managing services such as employee benefit plans and retirement administration for clients like Tillamook School District 9.

During this incident, sensitive personal information under Carruth Compliance Consulting's management was reportedly exposed. The categories of data involved include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Home Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Retirement and Benefit Plan Details, Direct Deposit Account Details, and Employment Records.

The exposure of such comprehensive personal and financial data carries significant risks for affected individuals. Compromised information like Social Security Numbers and Direct Deposit Account Details can be particularly valuable to malicious actors, potentially leading to identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to benefits.

Individuals who believe they may be affected by this breach should remain vigilant. It is advisable to regularly review financial account statements and credit reports for any unauthorized activity. Placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files with the major credit bureaus can help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.

Further, individuals should carefully examine any notifications received regarding this incident and review their Wage and Compensation Information, Retirement and Benefit Plan Details, and Employment Records for accuracy. The investigation status for this incident is currently listed as 'monitoring' based on public filings.

What to do if you were affected

Based on the categories of information reported in this filing, these steps can help limit the risk of identity theft and fraud.

Freeze your credit
Place a free credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name and can be lifted anytime.
Guard against tax fraud
File your tax return as early as possible and consider requesting an IRS Identity Protection PIN so no one can file a fraudulent return in your name.
Watch your financial accounts
Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.

Source: Maryland Attorney General filing

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