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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. , June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a highly rated national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Optimum First Mortgage data breach. Optimum First Mortgage learned of a breach on or June 19, 2026.
On or June 19, 2026, a ransomware group called "Pear" claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Optimum First Mortgage. Pear threatened to leak sensitive data unless Optimum First Mortgage pays.
The Optimum First Mortgage data breach may have compromised information included in Mortgage applications, including income, employment history, tax records, Social Security numbers, and bank account details.
Individuals who received a data breach notification from Optimum First Mortgage may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud .
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Optimum First Mortgage breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.
Recommended Protective Steps
Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Optimum First Mortgage incident and preserve any letters or emails you received the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.
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Optimum First Mortgage is a mortgage lender offering purchase and refinance loans.
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Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud , federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud
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