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)
Closed. The claim deadline of July 27, 2026 has passed. You can no longer file a claim for this settlement. This page is kept for reference.
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. The deadline of July 27, 2026 has passed, so this settlement is closed.
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.
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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.
Go to the official settlement website, fidelitydatasettlement.com, and file online with the Login ID and PIN from your notice, or download and mail the claim form. Filing is free — you never pay anyone to submit a claim.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at fidelitydatasettlement.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.
No. The deadline (July 27, 2026) has passed, so the window is closed. Deadlines are set by the court; check fidelitydatasettlement.com for any updates.
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