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Equifax 2017 Data Breach

Settled Modest payouts ($50-$500) class_action · data_breach

Equifax 2017 data breach - $700M settlement; cash and loss claim windows closed 2024, identity restoration through 2029

Eligibility hint
Were a US consumer whose data was exposed in the 2017 Equifax breach (147M people affected, you can check at the official site)
Estimated payout range
$125 – $20,000
Claims opened
2020-01-22
Claims close
2024-01-22
Current score
0.50 / 1.00
Official source
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The 2017 Equifax breach exposed personal information of approximately 147 million US consumers. A $700M settlement (combining FTC, CFPB, state AG and class action components) was reached in 2019. Affected consumers were eligible for free credit monitoring, cash for documented out-of-pocket losses, and alternative compensation. Some claim windows have closed; cash alternative payouts were reduced because of high claim volume.

Recent signals

Brands: equifax
Products: equifaxcredit bureau

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