Fidelity Brokerage Services Fined $1.25M Over Data Breach
Fidelity Brokerage Services was fined after a breach exposed the personal information of about 77,000 customers. The regulator also said many affected people were not told quickly enough, raising the risk of follow-up scams or identity theft.
Who Is at Risk
Current or former Fidelity customers, especially those whose personal details may have been involved in the breach, are most at risk.
What to Watch For
Watch for unexpected emails, texts, calls, or account notices asking for personal details, and for unfamiliar activity on financial or credit accounts.
What to Do
Check your Fidelity account and related financial accounts for unusual activity, and change your passwords right away if you have not already done so.