TracFone Wireless data breach class action settlement
Aug 07, 2025
Filing Deadline
TracFone Wireless settled a class action lawsuit alleging the company failed to prevent a December 2021 data breach due to inadequate cybersecurity measures. The breach affected customers of TracFone and its subsidiary brands including Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, Net10 Wireless, Walmart Family Mobile, and Total Wireless.
Current or former customers of TracFone Wireless and its subsidiary brands whose information was accessed in the December 2021 breach were eligible for benefits including cash compensation and free credit monitoring.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
To qualify for this settlement, you must have been:
- A current or former customer of TracFone Wireless or one of its subsidiary brands: Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, Net10 Wireless, Walmart Family Mobile, or Total Wireless
- Had your information accessed in the December 2021 data breach
Documentation was required including receipts, bank statements, invoices, phone bills, credit reports, police reports, or identity theft reports.
How Much Can You Get?
The total settlement amount was undisclosed. Eligible claimants could receive up to $53,250 in total benefits:
- Ordinary expense reimbursement: up to $3,250
- Extraordinary losses: up to $50,000
- Three years of free credit monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance
How to File Your Claim
Filing your claim is quick and easy:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information was compromised in the TracFone data breach?
The specific types of personal information affected in the 2021 TracFone data breach have not been fully detailed. Data breaches typically involve information like names, addresses, phone numbers, and potentially payment information.
When did the TracFone data breach happen?
The data breach occurred in 2021. TracFone customers who were affected should have received notification about the security incident from the company.
How do I know if I was affected by the TracFone data breach?
If your information was compromised, TracFone should have sent you a notification letter or email about the data breach. Check your records from 2021 for any communications from TracFone about a security incident.
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