Update December 2022: You may not even remember that you filed a cash claim in the 2017 Equifax Data Breach Settlement, but the payments are finally being sent out. I nearly deleted the email as it ended up in my Junk Folder.
The settlement administrator has begun sending out payments for out-of-pocket losses, time spent claims, and other cash benefits. You will get your payment in the method you chose—by check, prepaid card, or PayPal payment.
Legitimate emails about the settlement will come from Equifax Breach Settlement Administrator (info@equifaxbreachsettlement.com).
Despite the information from that link quoted above, mine was from “Equifax Breach Settlement” and the email “EquifaxDataBreachSettlement@hawkmarketplace.com”. I also could not open the redemption link in my Chrome browser. It’s almost like someone doesn’t want you to claim the money… I got $21.06 via prepaid card and promptly used it to reload my Amazon gift card balance.
In addition, here is my previous post about the other ongoing benefits from the settlement:
Although the deadline to file a claim for the huge 2017 Equifax Data Breach Settlement has now passed, here is a quick reminder that there are still ongoing benefits available, including the ability to get a free credit report every other month:
Six (6) free Equifax credit reports per year. All U.S. consumers can now get 6 free credit reports per year through 2026 by visiting the Equifax website or by calling 1-866-349-5191. This is in addition to the one free Equifax report (plus your Experian and TransUnion reports) you can get every rolling 12 months at AnnualCreditReport.com.
Free identity restoration services. For at least seven years, you can get free identity restoration services. If you discover misuse of your personal information, call the settlement administrator at 1-833-759-2982. You will be given instructions for how to access free identity restoration services.
Reimbursement for identity theft expenses. You can still file a claim for any expenses you incur between January 23, 2020, and January 22, 2024, as a result of identity theft or fraud related to the breach, such as:
- Losses from unauthorized charges to your accounts
- Fees you paid to professionals, like accountants or attorneys, to help you recover from identity theft
- Other expenses you incurred while recovering from identity theft, like notary fees, document shipping fees, postage, mileage, and phone charges.
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The hoax goes on. Its hard to know whose more corrupt and incompetent: The FTC, The US Congress, Useless Corporately Controlled News or all of the above. When I get my check for fourteen cents I’ll let you know.
Jonathan,
Do you expect that Equifax will follow through on this? (Reimbursement for identity theft expenses. You can still file a claim for any expenses you incur between January 23, 2020, and January 22, 2024, as a result of identity theft or fraud related to the breach,)
The Equifax Settlement Administrator team is a bunch of clowns. I spent several weeks putting together all of the documentation and expenses and submitted them as per their instructions. They later said I did not submit anything and that I selected their “free credit report” monitoring option instead, even though I had proof of submission. LOL what a bunch of clowns those people are. I guess it’s because my expenses were high and they didn’t want to deal with me. Then later, they said I’m missing “information”. I asked them to clarify exactly what I’m “missing” and they responded with a useless message saying “something is missing”. LOL. Yes true story. In the end I have no idea if I’m getting anything back even though I had a legitimate case – they stopped responding.
I want to file a class action against the settlement administrator. I don’t think they are paying anyone. They lost my original claim, then said I wasn’t a part of the lawsuit. Then they said I would have to prove I was part of it. Where did all those millions go because nobody is saying they got any money. If you think something shady is going on like I do file a complaint on Top Class Action Lawsuits. If enough ppl complain they will investigate.
hmmm, I got an email in October saying if I didn’t opt to change from a check to a prepaid card I’d be getting a check in the mail. So, being lazy, and figuring it’d only be for 14 cents, I didn’t do anything and stuck with the check option. Haven’t received it yet. Wonder if it’ll ever show.
I got $22 and change to my paypal acct
I assume they’ve mailed my check to my old address from 3 years ago, so I’ll never see it. More money for the claims administrator.
Finally got my check for 8 bucks and change. Was hoping for more but it’s better than nothing.
I want to file a class action against the settlement administrator. I don’t think they are paying anyone. They lost my original claim, then said I wasn’t a part of the lawsuit. Then they said I would have to prove I was part of it. Where did all those millions go because nobody is saying they got any money. If you think something shady is going on like I do file a complaint on Top Class Action Lawsuits. If enough ppl complain they will investigate.