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Fidelity Investments Data Breach Settlement

In re: Fidelity Investments Data Breach Litigation, No. 1:24-CV-12601-LTS (U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts)

Last updated Data breaches
Claim deadlineJuly 27, 202616 days left

Verified July 2026. Deadlines change by court order — always confirm the current date on the official site before you file.

The short answer

A settlement resolves claims over the August 2024 Fidelity data security incident, when a third party accessed certain customer information — including some financial account and routing numbers — between August 17 and 19, 2024. Fidelity denies wrongdoing. Eligible people can file a claim for free through the official settlement administrator until July 27, 2026.

Verified July 2026 · Source: Official settlement website

Estimated payout

About $100 in pro-rata cash with no proof required, plus an extra $50 for California residents. Instead of the flat cash, you can claim reimbursement of documented losses up to $5,000. Cash amounts vary with how many people file.

Proof required?

No proof is needed for the flat pro-rata cash payment. Proof (bank statements, receipts, invoices) is only required if you claim reimbursement of documented losses up to $5,000.

Cost

Always free through the official administrator.

Who qualifies

People in Fidelity's records whose information was involved in the August 2024 data security incident. Most eligible people received a notice directly from Fidelity by mail or email.

What you need to file

  • The Login ID and PIN printed on the notice Fidelity sent you (request them from the administrator on the official site if you can't find them).
  • For documented-loss claims only: bank statements, receipts, or invoices tied to the August 2024 breach.
  • Your preferred payment method (electronic or a mailed check).

What you can get

About $100 in pro-rata cash with no proof required, plus an extra $50 for California residents. Instead of the flat cash, you can claim reimbursement of documented losses up to $5,000. Cash amounts vary with how many people file.

Proof of purchase or loss: No proof is needed for the flat pro-rata cash payment. Proof (bank statements, receipts, invoices) is only required if you claim reimbursement of documented losses up to $5,000.

How to file for free

Go directly to the official settlement administrator at fidelitydatasettlement.com and file your claim. It takes a few minutes and costs nothing. The deadline is July 27, 2026 — confirm it on the official site, since courts can move deadlines.

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Common questions

No. The flat pro-rata cash payment (about $100, plus $50 more for California residents) requires no proof of loss. You only need documentation if you instead claim reimbursement of documented losses, which can reach up to $5,000.

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