Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement
Pro rata payments from remaining Settlement Fund after deducting administration costs, court-awarded attorneys' fees and costs, and incentive awards
Last verified September 8, 2026Source: news-signal:PRNewswireHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
What happened
Forbes Media collected IP addresses and unique identifiers without consent using trackers on its websites and shared that data with third parties between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026, in violation of California's Invasion of Privacy Act and Unfair Competition Law. Forbes denies the allegations and admits no wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
California residents who accessed websites owned or controlled by Forbes between December 20, 2023 and June 11, 2026 and whose IP addresses and/or unique identifiers were shared with third parties because of the trackers on Forbes's websites.
How to file
Submit a Proof of Claim form by November 9, 2026 to be eligible for a pro rata payment. Visit www.MediaSiteTrackerSettlement.com or call (833) 930-0568 for more information and to file your claim.
Common questions
- How much does the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Pro rata payments from remaining Settlement Fund after deducting administration costs, court-awarded attorneys' fees and costs, and incentive awards. The total settlement fund is $10M. 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 Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?
- The claim deadline is November 9, 2026. Filing is free and is done on the official settlement website at prnewswire.com.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Forbes Media Website Tracker Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at prnewswire.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 Forbes Media Website Tracker 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 December 2, 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 Forbes Media LLC separately over these same claims. To keep that right you must opt out (exclude yourself) by September 24, 2026.
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