If someone offered you $100 just for filling out a form, would you say no? Albertsons and Safeway customers have just that opportunity — but the clock is ticking. A $5.95 million privacy settlement is up for grabs, and you don’t even need a receipt to claim your share.
Why is there free money on the table?
Albertsons Companies — which owns Albertsons, Safeway, and Star Market — was accused of violating the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). According to a class action lawsuit, the grocery chain allegedly sent unsolicited text messages to customers without written consent.
In simpler terms: people said, “Stop texting me,” but Albertsons allegedly didn’t listen. While the company hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing, it agreed to pay $5.95 million to put the matter behind them.
The deadline is coming fast
Eligible customers must file their claims by September 10, 2025 — yes, that’s next year, but don’t let that lull you into procrastination mode. These things have a way of slipping off the to-do list faster than a bag of chips at a party.
Filing is simple and doesn’t require any proof of purchase. No digging through old emails or crumpled receipts in your glove compartment. Just fill out a quick online form, and you’re in.
How much cash can you get?
The final payout amount will depend on how many people file claims, but each eligible person is guaranteed at least $100. If fewer people submit claims, your slice of the settlement pie could be even bigger.
Here’s who qualifies:
- You must have received two or more unwanted text messages from Albertsons, Safeway, or Star Market within a 12-month period.
- You must have already asked the company to stop sending texts — and they allegedly kept going anyway.
That’s it. No receipt. No long questionnaire. Just a form.
This isn’t the only settlement around
Albertsons isn’t the only big company sending cash to customers. Multi-million dollar settlements are popping up all over the place, and many don’t require much — if any — documentation.
- Netgain Technology paid $1.9 million over a 2020 data breach. Consumers could get up to $5,000 for documented losses, or a smaller amount without proof. Deadline: September 17, 2025.
- Meta (Facebook’s parent company) is still sending out payments from a massive $725 million settlement over the infamous Cambridge Analytica data scandal. Administrators spent months combing through 28 million claims to weed out duplicates and fraud.
- General Motors drivers have until soon to claim up to $875 over alleged vehicle defects.
Class-action settlements have become a mini gold rush for consumers — especially those willing to fill out forms before deadlines sneak past.
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How to claim your $100
If you think you qualify, head to the official settlement website and submit your information before September 10, 2025. (Be wary of scam websites — stick to links from reliable sources or directly from the settlement administrator.)
The best part? You don’t have to argue with anyone, prove your case, or even remember exactly when you got the texts. The settlement assumes you’re telling the truth — unless you try to submit 50 claims under your dog’s name.
