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Universal Lenders Data Breach Settlement

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 13, 2026. 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

Universal Lenders, LLC experienced a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in November 2024, during which certain files containing private information were accessed. These files may have contained personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and driver's license numbers. The defendant denies wrongdoing and no court has decided the merits of the case.

Do you qualify?

Class members are those whose personal information was potentially accessed in the November 2024 cyberattack on Universal Lenders, LLC's computer systems.

How to file

Submit a valid and timely Claim Form online at the settlement website, or download the Claim Form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. The deadline to submit a claim is April 13, 2026.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the Universal Lenders Data Breach Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was April 13, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Is the Universal Lenders Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Universal Lenders Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at uldatasettlement.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 Universal Lenders 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 April 21, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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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