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Equifax Data Breach Settlement
Court case: In Re Equifax, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation
Equifax exposed the personal data of over 147 million Americans in 2017. If your information was caught up in that breach, there was a settlement covering real out-of-pocket losses, time spent dealing with the fallout, and free credit monitoring.
Official eligibility wordingIndividuals whose personal information was exposed in the 2017 Equifax data breach affecting over 147 million consumers. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if your personal information was exposed in the 2017 Equifax data breach — which hit more than 147 million people in the US.
- Estimated payoutReimbursement for up to $20,000 in out-of-pocket losses; $25 per hour (up to 20 hours) for time spent; free credit monitoring for minimum 4 years
- Claim deadlineJanuary 22, 2024 (closed)
- What you needDocumentation helps — if you're claiming reimbursement for losses or time, you'll want records (receipts, bank statements, time logs). Proof requirements vary by claim type, so check the official site for what each category needs.
- CourtU.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
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Watch out for
- The January 22, 2024 claim deadline has passed — no new cash reimbursement or time-compensation claims can be filed.
- Use only www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com or 1-833-759-2982; scam sites targeting this settlement were widespread and some are still active.
- Cash payments for out-of-pocket losses required documented proof — undocumented claims would not have received the full reimbursement amount.
- Identity restoration services run until January 2029, but you need to be an eligible claimant to access them — confirm your status on the official site.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
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Claim deadline
January 22, 2024
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Payment status
Payments started
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Estimated payout
Reimbursement for up to $20,000 in out-of-pocket losses; $25 per hour (up to 20 hours) for time spent; free credit monitoring for minimum 4 years
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Administrator
Analytics Consulting LLC
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
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Court case number
1:17-md-02800-TWT
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Case name
In Re Equifax, Inc. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation
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