Hafetz Data Settlement
$50–$10,000
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was January 22, 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
Hafetz discovered a cybersecurity incident in October 2023 in which an unauthorized third party may have accessed certain Hafetz email accounts containing names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account information, and insurance benefit information. Hafetz denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who received a notice letter about Hafetz's data incident that occurred between July 24, 2023, and October 12, 2023.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Credit Monitoring Services
Two years of credit monitoring through one national credit reporting bureau with at least $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance. All Settlement Class Members can request this benefit.
Pro Rata Cash Payment
$50 eachA cash payment estimated at $50.00 per class member, subject to adjustment on a pro rata basis depending on the total amount of valid claims submitted and amounts allocated to attorneys' fees, service awards, and administrative expenses.
Who is in the class
You are affected by the Settlement and potentially a member of the Class if you reside in the United States and your PII may have been accessed in the Data Incident, including previously receiving notice from Hafetz that your personal information may have been involved in the Data Incident.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form by January 22, 2025 (postmarked or submitted by that date). For unreimbursed economic losses up to $10,000, you must provide supporting documentation. You can also receive two years of credit monitoring services and a pro-rata cash payment of $50 (adjusted based on remaining funds). Contact info@HafetzDataSettlement.com or call (833) 417-4985 for more information.
Common questions
- How much does the Hafetz Data Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $50–$10,000. The total settlement fund is $505,000. 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 Hafetz Data Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was January 22, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Hafetz Data 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 Hafetz Data Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at hafetzdatasettlement.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 Hafetz Data 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 February 25, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- EUGENE WENDELKEN
Defendants
- HAFETZ AND ASSOCIATES LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
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