People are getting over $4,000 each from the T-Mobile data breach settlement — here's why

T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement: Some Customers Get Over $4,000

A massive data breach back in August 2021 impacted over 76 million T-Mobile customers in the US. Hackers reportedly managed to get their hands on some sensitive information, including names, addresses, zip codes, driver’s licenses, ID numbers, and whatnot. While the credit and debit card information wasn’t exposed, the damage was already done. Some of the T-Mobile customers suffered major harm due to this data breach. As a result, T-Mobile was o…

T-Mobile Begins $350M Data Breach Settlement Payouts, Some Customers Receiving Up to $4,000

T-Mobile has begun distributing settlement payments related to its 2021 data breach, with payouts ranging from approximately $56 to over $4,000 for affected customers. The $350 million settlement addresses the breach that exposed personal information of more than 76 million individuals, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license information. The incident represents one of the largest telecom data breaches in recent…

People are getting over $4,000 each from the T-Mobile data breach settlement — here's why

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority T-Mobile’s 2021 data breach victims have started receiving payments from the $350 million settlement. While most users received around $56 or $226 each, those who proved extensive financial harm received much more — over $4,000 in two cases. Such submissions required verifiable losses, such as identity theft, and included claims for associated expenses like legal fees and credit repair fees. Last month, us…