U.S. have agreed to settle lawsuits related to data breaches. These breaches exposed sensitive user information like Social Security numbers, addresses, payment details, and personal records. If you were affected, you could be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in compensation — but only if you file a claim before the deadline.
What Are These Settlements About?
Four major data breach cases have recently led to financial settlements. The companies involved experienced security failures that exposed user data to hackers or unauthorized parties. Victims of these breaches have now been offered compensation as part of class-action lawsuits.
Many people don’t know they’re eligible for settlement money. If you were a customer, employee, or affected individual, you might be able to file a claim online in just a few minutes.
Which Companies Are Offering Settlement Payments?
As of now, four companies have confirmed settlement amounts, and the claims are currently open:
- Blackbaud Inc.
- Settlement Amount: Up to $3.5 million
- Payment per person: Up to $10,000 (with proof of loss)
- Eligible: Those affected by the 2020 data breach
- Claim Deadline: [Typically listed on settlement site]
- CaptureRx
- Settlement Amount: $4.75 million
- Payment per person: $25–$100 or more (depending on claim type)
- Eligible: Patients whose health data was exposed in 2021
- Claim Deadline: Varies
- T-Mobile
- Settlement Amount: $350 million
- Payment per person: Typically $25–$100 (higher with proof of losses)
- Eligible: Customers affected by the 2021 breach
- Claim Deadline: Passed for many but may reopen with future cases
- Wyndham Resorts
- Settlement Amount: Confidential (limited payout pool)
- Payment per person: Varies, could include credit monitoring and small cash payment
- Eligible: Members whose data was accessed without authorization
- Claim Deadline: Ongoing
How Much Can You Actually Receive?
The amount you receive depends on the case, whether you submit proof of financial loss, and how many people file claims. In some cases (like Blackbaud), you can receive up to $10,000 if you have documentation of expenses caused by the breach — such as fraud charges, credit monitoring costs, or identity theft repairs.
If you don’t have receipts or documents, you may still get a flat-rate payment. These usually range between $25 and $100, but it’s still worth filing.
How to File Your Claim
To get your money, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official settlement website of the company you believe affected you.
- Search your name or account number to check eligibility.
- Fill out the online form, including your contact info and any documents proving your losses (if applicable).
- Submit before the deadline – most are coming up in late 2025.
Always make sure you’re using the official website ending in .com or .org. Avoid clicking random ads or suspicious links.
Why You Should Act Quickly
Settlement deadlines come fast. If you miss them, you lose the chance to get paid — even if you were affected. In many cases, the total payout amount is limited. That means the sooner you apply, the better chance you have of receiving a higher amount.
Also, some settlements distribute payments on a first-come, first-served basis if the fund is limited.
Final Thoughts
With just a few minutes of your time, you could secure up to $10,000 in cash compensation. If your data was compromised, don’t wait — check if your name is listed, and file your claim today.
Even if you don’t get the full payout, a few hundred dollars could still be a helpful boost.
