American Consumer Credit Counseling Data Breach Settlement
Dinkel, et al. v. American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc., No. 2581CV02933 (Superior Court of Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Verified July 2026. Deadlines change by court order — always confirm the current date on the official site before you file.
A proposed class action settlement over a January 2025 cybersecurity incident in which a criminal third party gained unauthorized access to certain American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) employee email accounts. The information potentially exposed may have included names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account numbers, and payment card information. ACCC denies wrongdoing. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until September 16, 2026.
Estimated payout
A cash payment and/or reimbursement of documented losses from the settlement; the exact amount depends on the number of valid claims. Confirm the current benefit tiers on the official site before you file.
Proof required?
Documentation is required to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses; the base cash benefit is claimed by certifying you are a class member. Check the official claim form for the current tiers.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
People who were sent notice that their private information may have been impacted in the January 2025 American Consumer Credit Counseling data incident.
Background
American Consumer Credit Counseling is a nonprofit that helps people manage debt — so the accounts it holds are unusually sensitive, combining identity data with financial details. The breach began with compromised employee email accounts, a reminder that a single phished inbox can expose the records of everyone an organization serves.
What you need to file
- The Claim ID or notice you received, if any.
- For loss reimbursement: receipts, statements, or dated records of expenses tied to the breach.
- Your contact information and a payment choice.
What you can get
A cash payment and/or reimbursement of documented losses from the settlement; the exact amount depends on the number of valid claims. Confirm the current benefit tiers on the official site before you file.
Proof of purchase or loss: Documentation is required to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses; the base cash benefit is claimed by certifying you are a class member. Check the official claim form for the current tiers.
How to file for free
Go directly to the official settlement administrator at acccsettlement.com and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is September 16, 2026 — confirm it on the official site, since courts can move deadlines.
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Common questions
The claim deadline is September 16, 2026. You can file free online at acccsettlement.com — the base benefit is claimed by certifying you're a class member, and documentation is only needed if you claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at acccsettlement.com. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
The deadline is September 16, 2026. Deadlines can change by court order, so confirm the current date on the official site, acccsettlement.com, before you act.
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