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Facebook Privacy Settlement Payments Start Rolling Out on 10-Week Schedule

Most claimants will receive about $30 calculated by their months of Facebook use.

Overview

  • Approved claimants are getting a confirmation email three to four days before funds are sent.
  • Distributions are being issued in weekly batches across roughly 10 weeks, according to settlement emails.
  • Court filings show more than 28 million submissions with just over 19 million claims approved for payment.
  • Payouts arrive via the method selected on the claim, including PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, direct deposit, prepaid card, or a mailed check.
  • Officials warn of phishing, noting real notices display the court caption and administrator contacts, never ask for sensitive data, and come from [email protected].