American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. Data Breach Settlement
What happened
In January 2025, a criminal third party gained unauthorized access to certain of ACCC's employee email accounts in a cybersecurity incident. Personal information of certain individuals may have been impacted, including name, Social Security number, driver's license number, financial account number, and/or payment card information. ACCC denies wrongdoing and all claims of liability.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who was sent notice that their private information may have been impacted in the January 2025 American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. data incident.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form online through the settlement website, by mail to the Settlement Administrator, or by requesting a paper copy by phone or email. The Claim Form must be submitted, emailed, or postmarked by September 16, 2026.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. Data Breach Settlement?
- The claim deadline is September 16, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at acccsettlement.com.
- Is the American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at acccsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- How long until I get paid from the American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. Data Breach Settlement?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 8, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
- What happens if I do nothing?
- You receive no payment, and in most class actions you also give up the right to sue American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. separately over these same claims.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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