There Are Only 2 Weeks Remaining to Claim a Share of the Massive AT&T $177 Million Settlement

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Millions of AT&T customers were horrified in 2024 to discover that their personal information had been exposed in a pair of serious data breaches. Following a court case, the company has been ordered to pay $177 million in a substantial settlement. If you're an affected customer, you may be eligible for compensation of up to $7,500.

For all the procrastinators out there, a court just extended the deadline. You now have until Dec. 18, 2025, to submit your claim. That means you only have two weeks left. 

If you were affected by one or ...