AT&T customers may get $7,500 in a $175 million settlement — see if you are eligible and how to file fast
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AT&T Data Breach Settlement Reached
Who Is Eligible to File the AT&T Settlement Claim?
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How Much Can You Receive?
Up to $5,000: If your data was compromised in the first breach (March 2024) and you can document losses from 2019 onward that are traceable to the breach, according to the report.
Up to $2,500: If you were affected by the second breach (July 2024) and can show losses from April 14, 2024, or later, as per the CBS News report.
Up to $7,500: If you were impacted by both breaches, you fall into what the settlement calls the 'overlap settlement class,' and may be eligible for the full combined amount, according to the CBS News report.
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Millions of AT&T customers could be eligible for payments of up to $7,500 as part of a sweeping $177 million legal settlement tied to two massive data breaches and the clock is ticking to file a claim, as per a report.The breaches, which compromised sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers, birth dates, and call records, triggered widespread legal action and concern across the United States, according to CBS News. Now, impacted customers have a chance to get compensation, but only if they file claim by November 18, 2025, as per the report.The first breach, which was publicly disclosed in March 2024, exposed the data of 73 million current and former AT&T account holders, according to the CBS News. Information from that breach, including names, SSNs, and other personal details, was later found circulating on the dark web, as per the CBS News report.Just months later, a second breach was revealed in July 2024, when hackers reportedly accessed AT&T data stored on a third-party cloud platform, according to the report. This incident affected "nearly all" AT&T wireless customers, leaking sensitive call and text records, as reported by CBS News.ALSO READ: Mystery Bitcoin investor turns $50 into millions with mind-blowing 59,999,900% return - here's his story Following public outcry and a flurry of lawsuits, the cases were consolidated into two class-action lawsuits, as per the report. On August 4, 2025, the settlement administrator, Kroll Settlement Administration, announced that a proposed settlement had been reached for $177 million, with $149 million earmarked for the first settlement class and $28 million set aside for the second settlement class, as reported by CBS News. A federal judge in Texas will decide whether to finalize the deal at a hearing on December 3, 2025, according to the report.ALSO READ: Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler quits suddenly, stock jumps 9% as Shrisha Radhakrishna steps in as new president If you were an AT&T past or present customer, whose data was exposed in either breach (or both), you may qualify to file for compensation, as per the CBS News report.Notices are being emailed to affected customers from the email address "" but even if you didn't receive an email, you can check your eligibility or ask questions by calling the claims administrator directly at, as reported by CBS News.ALSO READ: 10 must-change iOS 18.6 settings that'll make your iPhone feel like day one again To receive compensation, you must submit a claim form no later than November 18, 2025 and the claims can be filed online at the official settlement website, according to the report.But be aware that filing a claim waives your right to sue AT&T separately over these breaches, so read the terms carefully before proceeding, as per the CBS News report.As per the CBS News report, customers must provide documentation showing that the losses they incurred are "fairly traceable" to the AT&T data breaches.ALSO READ: As the July jobs report paints a grim picture, 114 companies plan layoffs in August - is yours on the list? If your personal information was exposed in either the March or July 2024 breach, you may qualify, so, check your email or call the claims administrator to confirm, as per the CBS News report.You could receive up to $7,500 if you were affected by both breaches and have valid documented losses.
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Synopsis AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement following two data breaches in 2024 that compromised the personal information of millions of current and former customers. Affected individuals, including those in Pennsylvania and Delaware, may be eligible for compensation up to $7,500. Claims can be filed online by November 18, 2025, with the amount depending on the breaches' impact. Reuters Claims are open for millions of customers including Pennsylvania and Delaware residents affected by two massive AT&T data breaches in recent years. Millions of AT&T customers can now file claims in a $177 million legal settlement related to two data breaches and it could provide up to $7,500 in compensation per person. AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Claims are open for millions of customers including Pennsylvania and Delaware residents affected by two massive AT&T data breaches in recent years. The first breach, disclosed in March 2024, compromised the personal details of 73 million current and former AT&T customers — including birth dates and Social Security numbers — after the data surfaced on the dark web. The second, revealed in July 2024, saw hackers infiltrate a third-party cloud platform, unlawfully downloading call and text records belonging to 'nearly all' of AT&T's mobile subscribers. ALSO READ: US citizens to receive stimulus check of $2,000 in August? What has Trump said about economic relief Information on the lawsuit was revealed this week, with the telecommunications giant agreeing to pay a total of $177 million to affected users. How do you know whether you are eligible for AT&T settlement or not? Customers affected by both data breaches are eligible to file a claim in the settlement, according to media reports. Victims of the first data breach confirmed in March 2024, which AT&T said affected 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders, can claim payments that top out at $5,000. On the other hand, victims of the second breach, confirmed in July of last year to have compromised the data of nearly every customer, can claim up to $2,500. Top-level claimants affected in both leaks could potentially receive up to $7,500 for verified claims. ALSO READ: Colorado Buffaloes' golden boy: All about Travis Hunter's supercars, lavish mansions and $6 million football fortune You can check if you're eligible by checking this website for customers who were involved. Click "submit claim" and you will be prompted to include a class member ID, email address, AT&T account number or full name. That will reveal your eligibility, and you will then be required to provide additional documentation to submit a you did not receive a confirmation code and notice ID, you can contact the Kroll Settlement Administration at 833-890-4930 for more information. You can file a claim in the AT&T settlement on this "submit claim" and you will be prompted to include a class member ID, email address, AT&T account number or full name. You will then be required to provide additional documentation to submit a claim. ALSO READ: $5,108 Social Security August payment arriving next week: Are you getting the amount this month? Check exceptions The deadline to file a claim is Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The claim can also be filed online, or be mailed and received or postmarked by the deadline can receive up to $7,500 if you were affected by both incidents. Those impacted by the March 2024 incident can claim up to $5,000 by providing materials for the documented loss cash payment option. The July 2024 breach could net you up to $2,500.
