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AT&T Data Breach Settlement Claims Due Dec. 18 as Filing Window Closes

Eligible customers can seek payments for two separate breaches by filing through Kroll with a class ID or loss documentation.

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FILE - Millions of AT&T customers have just days left to claim their share of a $177 million data breach settlement. Some customers can get up to $7,500. The settlement covers two major data breaches that exposed personal information of more than 180 million current and former customers. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Overview

  • A court-approved extension set the final claims deadline for Thursday, Dec. 18, with mailed forms required to be postmarked by that date.
  • The $177 million settlement covers two incidents that exposed data for more than 180 million current and former customers.
  • $149 million is allocated for the 2019 identity-data breach and $28 million for the 2024 call and text records incident.
  • Individuals may claim up to $5,000 for documented losses from the 2019 breach, up to $2,500 for the 2024 breach, and up to $7,500 for overlapping claims.
  • Claims can be submitted online via the Kroll settlement portal or by mail, and those missing a Class Member ID can contact 833-890-4930 for assistance; AT&T denies wrongdoing.