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AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from two data breaches in 2019 and 2024 that compromised the personal data of millions of customers. A judge has extended the claim filing deadline to December 18, 2025. This article provides key information on eligibility and how to file a claim to receive your share of the settlement.
Key Insights
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AT&T will pay $177 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to data breaches in 2019 and 2024.
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The deadline to file a claim has been extended to December 18, 2025.
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Customers affected by the breaches may be eligible for up to $7,500 in compensation.
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The settlement covers two separate data incidents: one announced March 30, 2024, and another on July 12, 2024.
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A settlement website has been set up by Kroll Settlement Administration to handle claims.
In-Depth Analysis
In 2019, a data breach exposed the sensitive information of over 73 million former and current AT&T customers, including Social Security numbers, legal names, and birth dates. AT&T did not report this breach until 2024, when the data was found being sold on the dark web. A second breach occurred in 2024, affecting 109 million customers through a cloud-based data warehouse, Snowflake. This breach exposed call information such as mobile and landline numbers, call and text records, and cell site identification numbers. The settlement is divided into two tiers: the AT&T 1 Settlement Class (2019 breach) and the AT&T 2 Settlement Class (2024 breach). To determine eligibility, keep an eye on your mailbox for a notification from Kroll Settlement Administration. You can also contact Kroll at (833) 890-4930. Claims can be filed online or via mail using forms available on the settlement website. The deadline for submission or postmark is December 18, 2025.
FAQs
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Q: Who is eligible to file a claim?
Anyone in the United States whose information was accessed in the March 30, 2024, or July 12, 2024, breaches.
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Q: How much can I claim?
Up to $5,000 for the 2019 breach and up to $2,500 for the 2024 breach, with potential for up to $7,500 if affected by both.
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Q: What is the deadline to file a claim?
December 18, 2025.
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Q: How do I file a claim?
Visit the Kroll Settlement Administration website and follow the instructions, or file via mail using the provided forms.
Key Takeaways
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Check your email and mail for notifications from Kroll Settlement Administration to determine your eligibility.
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Gather any documentation of financial losses resulting from the data breaches.
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File your claim by December 18, 2025, to ensure you receive your entitled compensation.
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If you do not wish to participate in the settlement, the deadline to opt out is November 17, 2025.
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