Time is running out for Americans to claim up to $10,000 for data breach settlement – You just need a receipt to justify payment

If you ever bought or sold something with Christie’s, you might want to check your inbox. A data breach hit the famous auction house, and if your personal info was caught in it, you may be entitled to as much as $10,000 — and yes, even a single receipt can be enough to get your payout. Below are the important things you need to know, written as clearly and simply as possible.

What is the Christie’s data breach settlement about

In 2024, Christie’s was the target of a cyberattack. Hackers got access to customer data, and now the company is paying up to settle a class action lawsuit. They have agreed to pay a total of $990,000.

If you received a notice saying your data was part of the breach, you could file a claim to get money. This includes:

• Up to $10,000 if you can show proof of monetary loss
  
• $100 extra if you live in California
  
• Two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection
  
• $1 million in identity theft insurance
  

And the best part? You only need one document — like a receipt, bank statement, or any proof that shows how the breach affected you financially.

How to file a claim for the data breach settlement

This is the part you want to act fast on. Filing a claim is simple. Here is what to do:

• Go to ChristiesDataSettlement.com
  
• Check if you are eligible (you should have received a notice)
  
• Fill out the claim form
  
• Upload your proof — even a single receipt can work
  
• Submit before June 19, 2025
  

If you do not want to be part of the settlement or you want to object, the deadline for that is May 20, 2025.

A final court hearing to approve the deal will happen on July 22, 2025.

Can you still claim money if you did not lose cash

Yes — even if you did not lose any money, you can still get benefits like:

• Free three-bureau credit monitoring for two years
  
• Identity restoration services
  
• $1 million in identity theft insurance
  

These services alone can save you hundreds of dollars, and they offer some peace of mind after your personal data was exposed.

What if you were affected by a different data breach

This is not the only settlement going on. If you were affected by another breach, here are a few others to check out:

• DC Health Benefit Exchange (2023):
  
  • Up to $10,000 in payouts
    
  • Free credit monitoring for a year
    
• Mulkay Cardiology Consultants (2023):
  
  • Up to $5,000 compensation
    
• Vi Senior Living (2023):
  
  • Up to $6,500 for seniors
    
  • Only a bank statement needed
    

Each of these has their own deadline and claim process, so it helps to search by the name of the organization and “data breach settlement” to find the right info.

What is a class action lawsuit and why does it matter

You might be wondering why Christie’s is paying all this money. When a company affects a large number of people — like exposing your personal data — a class action lawsuit allows those people to file one case together.

Instead of hundreds of separate lawsuits, it becomes one big one. The company usually agrees to settle without admitting fault. In return, you get compensation if you were affected.

By filing a claim, you are part of the class — and that means you are giving up your right to sue separately, but you can still get paid.

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