Equifax Data Breach Class Action Settlement
Deadline: January 22, 2020, and by January 22, 2024, for extended claims | Submit a Claim Form
Payout: Free Credit Monitoring with No Proof Required or $125 Cash Payment with proof
Country of eligibility: United States of America
Who is eligible?
If you are among the estimated 147 million people affected by the September 2017 Equifax data breach
What is the nature of this lawsuit / class action?
Credit monitoring, or having your personal information compromised.
What is included in this settlement?
If you are among the estimated 147 million people affected by the September 2017 Equifax data breach
What is the payout from the settlement if I am eligible?
You can get free 3-bureau credit monitoring through Experian for at least 4 years and 1-bureau credit monitoring for an additional 6 years with no proof required. If you already have credit monitoring services that will continue for at least 6 months, you can get a $125 cash payment instead with no proof required. They are also offering up to $20,000 in reimbursement for expenses and free identity restoration services for at least 7 years to those affected with documentation available.
How do I submit a claim?
To request compensation, you must go to fill out the forms located here