"There's hardly ever such a thing as truly free money. We pay for everything, in some way: with labor, with time, with suffering. So getting a payment from a tech or social media settlement isn't exactly free - it's likely the company messed up in some way and it legitimately owes you that cash - but it certainly can feel like getting free money. And if you're already using the tech or platform, then you might as well get paid for the issue."
"AT&T this summer settled data breach lawsuits between 2019 and 2024. If you are an AT&T customer, you might be entitled to some of the $177 million agreement. The company said it would be contacting customers between August and October. If you haven't been contacted, it might be worth reaching out to check. You can also check out a website devoted to the settlement, which has the proper forms, deadlines, and information you need to claim a settlement."
Tech and social media companies have reached settlements that could entitle users to payments. AT&T settled data breach lawsuits from 2019 to 2024 and agreed to a $177 million settlement; the company said it would contact customers between August and October and provides a settlement website with forms, deadlines, and claim information. Settlement payouts related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal have begun rolling out after a 2023 claim deadline, with email alerts expected for recipients. Amazon agreed last month to pay $1.5 billion.
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