You can claim up to $7,500 from AT&T's $177M data breach payouts - but the deadline is soon

AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, has agreed to pay $177 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to data breaches that occurred between 2013 and 2018. The settlement allows affected customers to claim up to $7,500 in compensation. The data breaches involved unauthorized access to customers' personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and in some cases, Social Security numbers. The settlement covers individuals who had their information exposed during these incidents. To claim a portion of the settlement, affected customers must submit a claim form by the upcoming deadline. The exact deadline varies depending on the state, but it's generally within the next few months. Customers are encouraged to act quickly to ensure they don't miss the opportunity to receive their share of the $177 million payout. The settlement is a significant outcome for AT&T customers who were impacted by the data breaches, providing them with a chance to be compensated for the potential harm and inconvenience caused by the incidents.