This Is Your Final Week to Claim a Share of the $177 Million AT&T Data Breach Settlement

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There's now only one week left to file a claim for part of the massive settlement related to the 2024 AT&T data breaches. Millions of customers' personal information was exposed, and following a court case, the company was ordered to pay a $177 million settlement. 

If you were affected by the breach, you may be eligible for compensation of up to $7,500.

For all the procrastinators out there, a court recently extended the deadline. You now have until Dec. 18 to submit your claim. That means you have only seven days left to act.

If you were affected by one or even both of the breaches, you're eligible ...