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Circle K Settlement: How to Claim Payout Before Deadline

Circle K Settlement: How to Claim Payout Before Deadline

Summary

A data breach at Circle K in May 2024 exposed personal information of customers, leading to a class action lawsuit. A settlement now offers affected U.S. customers either a cash payment or reimbursement for losses, along with two years of free credit monitoring, if they submit a claim by September 3.

Key Facts

  • Circle K’s parent company, Gas Express LLC, agreed to a settlement after a cyberattack exposed customer data.
  • The breach may have revealed sensitive information like names and Social Security numbers.
  • Eligible customers can claim up to $2,000 for documented losses or receive a $50 payment without proof of loss.
  • The settlement also includes two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
  • Affected customers must file their claim by September 3, 2024, to receive benefits.
  • Circle K denies wrongdoing but settled to avoid further legal costs.
  • The settlement has preliminary court approval; a final hearing is set for September 18, 2024.
  • Claims can be submitted online or by mail using information from the notification letter.
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