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MonitoringMaryland AG filing · March 19, 2025

OBI Seafoods, LLC Reports 2025 Data Breach to Maryland Regulators

OBI Seafoods, LLC has filed a data breach notification in Maryland regarding an incident reported on March 19, 2025. This breach exposed sensitive personal and financial details, including Social Security Numbers and direct deposit information, for an unspecified number of individuals. Affected parties should remain vigilant and monitor their financial accounts for suspicious activity.

State
Maryland
Reported
March 19, 2025

What may have been exposed

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Mailing Address
  • Wage and Compensation Information
  • Tax Return Information
  • Direct Deposit Account Details
  • Phone Number

OBI Seafoods, LLC, a prominent commercial seafood processing and distribution company, reported a data security incident to Maryland authorities on March 19, 2025. The nature of the breach type has been unspecified in public filings, but it led to the exposure of confidential employee and personnel information.

According to the filing, the compromised data categories include Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mailing Address, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, and Phone Number. These specific data types are based on information submitted to regulators.

The exposure of such sensitive personal information, particularly Social Security Numbers and direct deposit details, carries significant risks. Individuals affected may face a heightened risk of identity theft, financial fraud, unauthorized account access, and the filing of fraudulent tax returns. The monitoring of financial and credit accounts is recommended.

While OBI Seafoods, LLC has indicated the investigation status as 'monitoring,' individuals who receive a breach notification from the company should take proactive steps. It is advisable to review bank statements and credit reports regularly for any unusual transactions or unfamiliar accounts. Placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files with the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) can also help prevent unauthorized access to credit.

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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