How to get your share of AT&T's $177M data breach settlement - secure that $7,500 payout ASAP

If you're a current or former AT&T customer, here's some good news: You can now file a claim in a newly approved $177 million class-action settlement stemming from two massive data breaches. These hacks -- one dating back to 2019 and a second in 2024 -- exposed Social Security numbers, call and text records, names, addresses, dates of birth, and more. Also: AT&T will give you $200 in gift cards for trying fiber internet - but time's running out On Monday, Kroll Settlement Administration, the firm managing the settlement, announced that the claim process is officially open for affected customers. AT&T has set up two separate funds: a $149 million pool for anyone whose personal details were leaked in the first breach (announced March 2024), and a $28 million pool for those whose call and text logs were exposed in the Snowflake hack (announced July 2024). You can submit a claim to receive a payout from one or both funds. Here's how. If you file a claim, you could receive up to $5,000 from the first fund (called AT&T 1 Settlement Class) and $2,500 from the second (AT&T 2 Settlement Class) -- so dual-breach victims might get as much as $7,500. Also: This $0.99-per-month Samsung tablet and smartwatch deal at AT&T is too good to ignore Your exact payout will depend on how many people apply, but higher payments will be reserved for those who can prove any out-of-pocket damages. You'll need to submit documentation that's "fairly traceable" when you file a claim to be eligible for that...