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- Kroll is distributing payments as part of a $350M settlement for T-Mobile’s 2021 data breach, which affected over 76 million US users.
- Most users are getting either $56.54 or $226.19, but we’ve spotted reports for receipts going up to $375. Those eligible for over $600 are allegedly being asked to fill out a W-9.
- Only those who filed valid claims in 2022/2023 will receive their share of the settlement.
If you’re a T-Mobile customer and you just received money in your bank account, PayPal, or Zelle for a “T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement” or “Kroll Settlement Payouts,” don’t fret — it’s not a scam. The money you’ve received is your share from the $350 million settlement out of the 2021 T-Mobile data breach.
In August 2021, T-Mobile suffered a data breach that impacted over 76 million US consumers. The attackers obtained sensitive personal information, such as names, addresses, zip codes, phone numbers, birthdates, driver’s license and ID numbers, and even the Social Security numbers of previous and then-existing customers. Thankfully, credit and debit card information was not exposed.