Five Below data breach settlement
Five Below settled a data breach claim that paid up to $250 per person. The claim window closed on October 9, 2020, so this one can no longer be claimed — but new settlements open all the time, and some are paying out right now. The free check tells you in seconds whether your email is in a breach that still pays.
The numbers
| Maximum per person | $250 |
|---|---|
| What it covered | Up to $250 in reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses and lost time. Covered expenses include: Unreimbursed bank fees; Unreimbursed card reissuance fees; Unreimbursed overdraft fees; Unreimbursed charges related to unavailability of funds; Unreimbursed late fees; Unreimbursed over-limit fees; Long distance telephone charges; Cell minutes (if charged by the minute); Internet usage charges (if char |
| Claim deadline (passed) | October 9, 2020 |
| Final approval hearing | November 19, 2020 |
| Case | Abdelmessih v. Five Below Inc. , Case No. 2:19-cv-01487-JP, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
Who was covered
Individuals who made a credit or debit card purchased on the Five Below website during the data breach incidents on Aug. 14, 2018; on Aug. 28, 2018; from approximately Sept. 18, 2018 through Sept. 19, 2018; and from Nov. 13, 2018 through Jan. 11, 2019.
Where to claim
The administrator’s site is www.FiveBelowCardSettlement.com. The window is closed, so it is there for the record, not to file.
Source: Top Class Actions
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