AT&T customers can still file late data breach claims — payouts could reach $7,500

AT&T customers still have one last chance to file a late claim to get money from a $177 million data breach settlement, even if they missed the original deadline. The settlement could pay eligible customers up to $7,500, depending on which data breach affected them and the losses they can prove.

A final court hearing was held on January 15 at 9 a.m. CT by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to review the settlement. The judge is checking if the settlement is fair and reasonable, and will decide whether to fully approve it, as reported by Daily Express US. Once the settlement is approved, payments could be sent out soon, though the exact timing is still unclear.

AT&T data breaches explained

The case comes from two separate AT&T data breaches in 2024, where customer data was allegedly exposed online. The first data breach happened on March 30, 2024, and exposed personal details like Social Security numbers on the dark web. The second breach was reported on July 12, 2024, involving illegal downloads of customer call and text records.


AT&T agreed to the settlement but denied any wrongdoing, saying it does not accept the claims made in the lawsuit. Customers who missed the December 18 deadline can still submit a late claim, but acceptance is not guaranteed. Late claim forms can be downloaded from the settlement website’s Documents page, according to administrators.

How to file a late claim

The late claim form must be printed and mailed, not submitted online. Late claims should be mailed to: AT&T Data Incident Settlement, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 5324, New York, NY 10150-5324, as noted by Daily Express US. There are two settlement classes that decide how much money you can get, based on which breach affected you.

Customers affected by the March 30 breach can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses. Customers affected by the July 12 breach can claim up to $2,500. Customers impacted by both breaches may receive up to $7,500 total, if their claims are approved, as cited by Daily Express US. Late filers are advised to mail their forms immediately, because there is no promise late claims will be processed.

FAQs

Q1. Can AT&T customers still file a late data breach claim?

Yes, AT&T customers can still mail a late claim form, but approval is not guaranteed.

Q2. How much money can AT&T customers get from the settlement?

Eligible customers may receive up to $7,500 depending on which data breach affected them.