TracFone Wireless data breach class action settlement

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By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 22, 2026

$53,250
Max Payout
Aug 07, 2025
Filing Deadline
Yes
Proof Required?
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.
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Who Was Eligible?

Who the settlement covered:

    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 Did It Pay?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to file a claim for the TracFone Wireless data breach class action settlement?

The deadline to file a claim was Aug 07, 2025, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.

How much can I receive from the TracFone Wireless data breach class action settlement?

The maximum payout per eligible claimant is up to $53,250. Actual payments may be lower depending on the total number of valid claims filed and the available settlement fund.

Did I need documentation for the TracFone Wireless data breach class action settlement?

Yes — this settlement required supporting documentation, and the official claim form set out what counted.

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.

Primary source: official settlement administrator — tracfonesettlement.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.

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