Fidelity Investments Data Breach Settlement
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What happened
A third party accessed and obtained certain information without authorization on Fidelity's computer network in a data security incident that occurred between August 17 and August 19, 2024. Some individuals' financial account and routing numbers were compromised. Fidelity denies any wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Individuals present in Fidelity's records whose financial account and routing number were compromised in the August 2024 data security incident, or who received notice of the incident.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Reimbursement of Documented Monetary Losses
$5,000 eachReimbursement of up to $5,000 for actual, documented out-of-pocket losses due to the Data Security Incident, including identity theft, fraud, credit monitoring fees, ID replacement costs, and related expenses. Losses must have occurred between August 17, 2024, and July 27, 2026, and require proof such as bank statements or receipts.
Pro Rata Cash Payment
$100 eachAn expected cash payment of $100.00 to all class members, though the actual amount may be larger or smaller depending on total claims filed. No proof or documentation is required.
CCPA Payment
$50 eachA payment of $50.00 for California residents for the California Consumer Privacy Act claim brought against Fidelity. The amount may be larger or smaller depending on total claims filed. No proof or documentation is required.
Who is in the class
All individuals within the United States of America to whom Fidelity provides notice of the Data Security Incident under relevant state law before the Notice Deadline associated with this Settlement, and all other individuals within the United States whose account number and routing number were exposed in the Data Security Incident (where joint accountholders had a single financial account number and routing number compromised, only one claim is permitted under the Settlement).
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a valid Claim Form online at the settlement website, by mail to the Settlement Administrator, or request a paper copy by phone or email. The deadline to submit a claim is July 27, 2026.
Common questions
- How much does the Fidelity Investments Data Breach Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $2.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Fidelity Investments Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 27, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Fidelity Investments Data Breach Settlement?
- No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
- Is the Fidelity Investments Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at fidelitydatasettlement.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.
- When will payments from the Fidelity Investments Data Breach Settlement be sent?
- 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 July 9, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- John Nixon
- Alexander Elterman
- Richard Mason
- Peggie Little(Consolidated Plaintiff)
- Britton Bryant(Consolidated Plaintiff)
- Ratiek Lowery(Consolidated Plaintiff)
- Robert Wilbert(Consolidated Plaintiff)
- Michael Campagnolo(Consolidated Plaintiff)
+ 2 more
Defendants
- Fidelity Investments
Counsel for plaintiffs
Parties and counsel from the public court docket. Listing an attorney here isn't an endorsement, and ClaimWatch isn't affiliated with any of them.
In the news
- Last day for Americans to claim up to $5,000 from data breach settlementTheStreet · July 27, 2026
- Fidelity data breach: Deadline looms for up to $5,000 per customer settlement payoutsYahoo Entertainment · July 17, 2026
- Fidelity Investments settles 2024 data breach class action for $2.5MYahoo Entertainment · May 18, 2026
- Fidelity Investments confirms data breach involving Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses impacting over 77,000 customersNaturalnews.com · October 17, 2024
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