Final week for AT&T customers to claim $7,500 from $177m ‘dark web’ settlement before deadline – with no mo...
AT&T customers have one week to claim up to $7,500 from a $177 million settlement related to data leaks on the ‘dark web’.Summary
AT&T customers have until December 18th to file a claim for compensation from a $177 million settlement resulting from data leaks that compromised the information of millions of current and former account holders. The leaks, occurring on March 30th and July 12th, 2024, exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, on the dark web. Affected individuals can claim up to $5,000 for losses related to the first leak and $2,500 for the second, totaling $7,500 if impacted by both. Claimants must provide documentation of financial losses.
The settlement follows accusations that AT&T failed to prevent these data breaches, though the company has not admitted wrongdoing, stating it agreed to the payout to avoid prolonged litigation. AT&T maintains its commitment to protecting customer data.
Eligible individuals can submit claims online or by mail, and those unsure of their eligibility can call 833-890-4930 for assistance. The amount each claimant receives will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted.
(Source：The Sun)