AT&T Could Owe You Up to $7,500: Here's How It Works and How to File a Claim
In June 2024, US District Judge Ada E. Brown preliminarily approved a massive settlement between AT&T and a group of customers affected by two major data breaches. The settlement, which could potentially cost the telecom giant up to $177 million, is expected to be finalized in the coming months.
The first breach, which occurred in 2019, involved nearly 7.6 million current AT&T customers and 65.4 million former account holders. Personal data including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and legal names were compromised, prompting AT&T to reset passwords for all affected customers. The second breach, which happened in April 2024, targeted phone records from nearly 109 million US customers, stored on Snowflake, a cloud-based data warehouse.
The breaches, combined with subsequent lawsuits and the eventual settlement, led to a two-class system: one for the 2019 breach and another for the 2024 Snowflake breach. Those affected by either or both breaches can file a claim for compensation.
What's at Stake
If you're eligible to file a claim, it's essential to act quickly, as the deadline is November 18, 2025. To ensure you don't miss out on potential payouts, which could range from $2,500 to up to $7,500, follow these steps:
* Check your email for a notification from Kroll Settlement Administration, which will contain your Class Member ID. * If you can't find the email, search through spam folders or other email filters.
Once you have a Class Member ID, complete the filing forms on the telecomdatasettlement.com website. Be aware that traffic to the site is being metered, and you may need to wait in a virtual queue to submit your claim.
* Alternatively, print and mail settlement forms (all PDFs) postmarked by November 18, 2025.Maximum payouts for the AT&T privacy settlement are as follows:
* For those affected by the 2019 data breach who can prove a "documented loss," up to $5,000 will be awarded. * Those whose Social Security numbers were included in the breach but cannot prove a loss will receive one of two tiered cash payments. * For AT&T customers affected by the 2024 Snowflake breach and able to demonstrate loss with documentation, up to $2,500 will be paid. * Those who were affected but have no proof of loss will receive a "pro rata" share of the remaining money.While it's not entirely clear yet if someone with two demonstrated losses could receive the full amount of $7,500, there is nothing in the settlement language that says they couldn't. If you believe you should be included in either part of the AT&T settlement and did not receive a notification or are unsure if you're eligible, contact the settlement administrator at 833-890-4930 or write to them at AT&T Data Incident Settlement; c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC; P.O. Box 5324; New York, NY 10150-5324.
What's Driving This Settlement?
The two massive data breaches that prompted the lawsuits against AT&T are a stark reminder of the importance of protecting personal data in today's digital age.
In March 2024, weeks after it detected customer data spreading on the dark web, AT&T acknowledged the first breach, involving 7.6 million current customers and 65.4 million former account holders. The second breach, which occurred soon after the disclosure of the first, targeted phone records from nearly all of AT&T's US customers (about 109 million) using Snowflake.
Associates of the hacker group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for similar Snowflake attacks on about 165 companies in mid-2024. Two people were eventually arrested for the AT&T hack, highlighting the serious consequences of such breaches.
The proposed legal settlement for both breaches divides claimants into two distinct classes and is expected to cost AT&T up to $177 million.
Don't Miss Out
If you're eligible to file a claim for part of the AT\&T settlement, make sure to act quickly. With a potential payout ranging from $2,500 to up to $7,500, it's worth exploring your options.
Visit the Kroll Settlement Administration website at telecomdatasettlement.com and follow these steps:
1. Check your email for a notification from Kroll Settlement Administration. 2. If you can't find the email, search through spam folders or other email filters. 3. Once you have a Class Member ID, complete the filing forms on the website.
Be aware that traffic to the site is being metered, and you may need to wait in a virtual queue to submit your claim.
4. Alternatively, print and mail settlement forms (all PDFs) postmarked by November 18, 2025.Don't miss out on this opportunity for compensation – file your claim today and learn more about the AT\&T privacy settlement at telecomdatasettlement.com.