There are limited funds available so your claim may be reduced. You can be compensated up to $25 per hour up to 20 hours. You also can file a claim for the time you spent recovering from identity theft or fraud between January 23, 2020, and January 22, 2024. Other expenses you incurred while recovering from identity theft, like notary fees, document shipping fees, postage, mileage, and phone charges.Fees you paid to professionals, like accountants or attorneys, to help you recover from identity theft.Losses from unauthorized charges to your accounts.The initial deadline to file a claim in the Equifax settlement was January 22, 2020.Īfter January 22, 2020, you can still file a claim for expenses you incur between January 23, 2020, and Janu, as a result of identity theft or fraud related to the breach, such as: The settlement includes up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach. The company has agreed to a global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and 50 U.S. In September of 2017, Equifax announced a data breach that exposed the personal information of 147 million people. Legitimate emails about the settlement will come from Equifax Breach Settlement Administrator. You will get your payment in the method you chose-by check, prepaid card, or PayPal payment. The settlement administrator has begun sending out payments for out-of-pocket losses, time spent claims, and other cash benefits. About the FTC Show/hide About the FTC menu items.

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