Some T-Mobile customers are now beginning to receive substantial payments, up to $25,000, stemming from a class action lawsuit that was settled in 2022, according to the payment management company.
This lawsuit followed a cyberattack in August 2021 that compromised the personal data of around 76 million T-Mobile customers in the United States. The breached data included names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.
While T-Mobile did not admit to any wrongdoing, they agreed to a settlement of $350 million to resolve the case.
Payments started being issued on May 30th, after considerable legal delays. If you believe you qualify for a payment, you might want to check your account. The settlement manager indicated that “distribution to valid claimants will occur over the next few weeks.”
Payments may come as paper checks or through digital payment methods, depending on the choice made during the claim submission.
Your payment amount will vary based on your individual situation, including any time and money lost because of the breach. All customers whose data was compromised qualify for some payment, but those who experienced identity theft are more likely to receive higher amounts.
“If you incurred expenses to mitigate or recover from fraud or identity theft tied to the T-Mobile breach, you may qualify for the maximum payment of up to $25,000,” they noted. Customers claiming this must provide evidence of their losses, such as expenses related to freezing credit or monitoring services.
Customers who didn’t submit such documentation will still receive a smaller portion of the settlement fund. For those affected by the breach but who didn’t incur out-of-pocket expenses, payments could be as small as $25—$100 for California residents affected in August 2021.
These figures represent maximum potential payouts, not guaranteed amounts. The overall $350 million settlement will need to account for attorney fees, administrative costs, and numerous valid claims from millions of customers.
