Were you affected by this data breach? You could claim up to $53,000
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If you’ve ever used a prepaid wireless phone plan, you may be eligible for thousands in direct compensation—and you won’t need to dig far into your paperwork.
Following a significant data breach that revealed sensitive consumer information, a major company has agreed to a substantial settlement.
And if your data was compromised, a single receipt may be all it takes to file a claim.
The breach occurred in December 2021 and impacted users across several well-known prepaid mobile brands.
TracFone Wireless—known for its service under names like Straight Talk, Net10 Wireless, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, and Walmart Family Mobile—has now reached a class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to use adequate cybersecurity protections.
According to the plaintiffs, the company could have prevented the breach entirely with better security measures in place.
As part of the settlement, TracFone has agreed to provide direct payments to those affected—and the amounts on the table are significant.
For ordinary losses, class members can claim up to $3,250. This covers smaller costs like bank fees, identity monitoring, credit reports, phone calls, postage, and up to 15 hours of personal time spent managing breach-related fallout (paid at $30/hour).
But if you experienced more severe losses—such as confirmed fraud, identity theft, or missed business opportunities—you may qualify for up to $50,000 in extraordinary reimbursement. These claims require documentation but can include out-of-pocket damages tied directly to the breach.
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TracFone has also committed to upgrading its internal security. The company will implement new technical safeguards, employee training protocols, and data protection measures to prevent another breach from happening again.
All you need is documentation of your connection to the breach—like a receipt, bill, or confirmation email from your wireless plan at the time.
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If you’d prefer not to participate in the settlement, the deadline to object or opt out is July 8, 2025.
More details on how to file your claim or check eligibility can be found through the official settlement website or by contacting the settlement administrator.
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Following a significant data breach that revealed sensitive consumer information, a major company has agreed to a substantial settlement.
And if your data was compromised, a single receipt may be all it takes to file a claim.
The breach occurred in December 2021 and impacted users across several well-known prepaid mobile brands.
TracFone Wireless—known for its service under names like Straight Talk, Net10 Wireless, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, and Walmart Family Mobile—has now reached a class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to use adequate cybersecurity protections.
According to the plaintiffs, the company could have prevented the breach entirely with better security measures in place.
As part of the settlement, TracFone has agreed to provide direct payments to those affected—and the amounts on the table are significant.
TracFone Wireless has now reached a class action settlement to resolve claims it failed to use adequate cybersecurity protections. Image source: Jp Valery / Unsplash
What you could get—and how it breaks down
Eligible consumers can receive reimbursement for two types of losses: ordinary and extraordinary.For ordinary losses, class members can claim up to $3,250. This covers smaller costs like bank fees, identity monitoring, credit reports, phone calls, postage, and up to 15 hours of personal time spent managing breach-related fallout (paid at $30/hour).
But if you experienced more severe losses—such as confirmed fraud, identity theft, or missed business opportunities—you may qualify for up to $50,000 in extraordinary reimbursement. These claims require documentation but can include out-of-pocket damages tied directly to the breach.
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One more benefit: free credit monitoring
Even if you didn’t lose money, you could still receive three years of free credit monitoring as part of the agreement. This includes one-bureau credit tracking and $1 million in identity theft insurance, provided through a third-party service at no cost to you.TracFone has also committed to upgrading its internal security. The company will implement new technical safeguards, employee training protocols, and data protection measures to prevent another breach from happening again.
What you need to do next
If you were a TracFone customer (or used one of its prepaid brands) and believe your information was compromised in the December 2021 incident, you can file a claim by August 7, 2025.All you need is documentation of your connection to the breach—like a receipt, bill, or confirmation email from your wireless plan at the time.
More settlements: Get your slice of a $3.6 million settlement—no receipts required
If you’d prefer not to participate in the settlement, the deadline to object or opt out is July 8, 2025.
More details on how to file your claim or check eligibility can be found through the official settlement website or by contacting the settlement administrator.
Read more: You could be owed money from a recent $32 million settlement—see if you qualify
