Fortra File Transfer Software Data Breach Settlement
$85–$5,000
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 29, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Defendants used Fortra's file transfer service, which suffered a criminal cyberattack on or about January 30, 2023. The breach resulted in unauthorized access to approximately five million individuals' personal and health insurance information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health plan details. Defendants are paying $20 million to resolve claims arising from this data incident.
Do you qualify?
All living individuals residing in the United States who received notice of the Data Incident (sent beginning in or around April 2023) indicating their Private Information may have been impacted. The class period covers the data incident that occurred on or about January 30, 2023.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by August 29, 2025 (postmarked or submitted). You can claim either documented losses up to $5,000 with proof or receive an alternative payment of approximately $85 without documentation. You may also claim one year of Dark Web Monitoring. Visit the settlement website to submit your claim online or by mail.
Common questions
- How much does the Fortra File Transfer Software Data Breach Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $85–$5,000. The total settlement fund is $20M. 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 Fortra File Transfer Software Data Breach Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 29, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Fortra File Transfer Software 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 Fortra File Transfer Software Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at fortradatasettlement.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 Fortra File Transfer Software 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 September 15, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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