Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: How to claim your money
Krispy Kreme employees affected by a corporate data breach in November 2024 can still claim their piece of the $1.6 million pie.
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The class action lawsuit was filed by affected individuals after their personal information – including their names, dates of birth, social security numbers, biometric data and financial account credentials – was exposed in a 2024 cyberattack targeting the company’s employee data. Krispy Kreme disclosed the breach in December 2024 and settled the class action lawsuit in March.
But the June deadline to claim your money is fast approaching.
Who is eligible?
Data breach affected 161,000 current and former Krispy Kreme employees; people whose information was exposed should have received notice from the company via email.
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If you think you may have been affected but have not received an alert, you can contact the settlement administrator at (877) 239-1879.
How can I claim my money?
The deadline to file a claim online or by mail is June 22.
Settling class members can either submit a detailed claim form for losses up to $3,500 or accept a one-time payment of $75. If you wish to withdraw from the regulations, you have until June 6 to refuse, either online or by mail.
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