Melissa A. Caouette, Chapter 13 Trustee data breach

Clerk's notes

Melissa A. Caouette, Chapter 13 Trustee, a court-appointed fiduciary, officially reported a data breach to the New Hampshire Attorney General on February 17, 2026. This report confirms that unauthorized access to the trustee's systems occurred, potentially compromising the integrity and privacy of information held by the office.

As a Chapter 13 Trustee, the office handles highly sensitive personal and financial documentation critical for managing bankruptcy cases and administering debt repayment plans. This includes detailed information collected from individuals under the supervision of the United States Trustee Program.

If you received a formal data breach notification letter from Melissa A. Caouette, Chapter 13 Trustee, it indicates that your personal information within these bankruptcy records may have been involved in this incident. It is crucial to read this letter thoroughly to understand the specifics of the compromise and any identity monitoring services offered.

To help protect yourself, we recommend consistently monitoring your financial statements and credit reports for any unusual activity. Consider placing fraud alerts or security freezes on your credit files to prevent unauthorized access to new accounts in your name.

This incident is currently under investigation. If you received a notification and are concerned about the potential impact of this exposure on your personal information, you may wish to seek a free case review to understand your options.

If a notification letter about this breach reached you, see every New Hampshire data breach on file or browse all cases.