Deadline: July 20, 2026

Up to $500 First Financial Security Data Breach Settlement

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Up to $500 First Financial Security Data Breach Settlement

Claim up to $500 plus 2 years of free credit monitoring from the First Financial Security data breach settlement. File by July 20, 2026. You would hope a company with Security in its name could hold onto a Social Security number. It could not, so the settlement covers two years of monitoring and up to $500 in documented losses.

Deadline: July 20, 2026
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Applies to Nationwide
You may qualify You received a notice that your personal information was exposed in the First Financial Security data breach announced around October 17, 2023.
Main deadline July 20, 2026
Benefit Up to $500 in cash for documented losses, plus two years of free medical and credit monitoring.
Proof required Varies

What happened

Class period: The Data Incident occurred on or around October 17, 2023. Out-of-pocket losses are reimbursable if incurred between October 17, 2023 and July 20, 2026.

  • A class action claims First Financial Security, Inc. failed to protect consumer data during a ransomware attack around October 17, 2023.
  • Cybercriminals bypassed the company's security systems and accessed personal information including names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers, along with protected health information.
  • Anyone who received a data incident notification from First Financial Security around October 17, 2023 is included in the settlement.
  • First Financial Security denies any wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled on the claims, and the parties agreed to settle.

What you can get

Free Medical and Credit Monitoring

2 years

Automatic for all class members, no proof needed

Lost Time

Up to $60

3 hours at $20/hour, self-reported on the claim form

Documented Expense Reimbursement

Up to $500

Proof of out-of-pocket losses required, combined $500 cap with lost time

After the claim

What exposed data can still matter later?

Filing a claim helps with this settlement. Some exposed data, like a Social Security number or date of birth, can still be misused later. Pick what was mentioned in this breach to see what monitoring may help.

Social Security number Date of birth Financial account Login credentials Medical information Personal info

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Key dates

Action Date What it means
Claim deadline July 20, 2026 Last day to file a claim
Opt out September 18, 2026 Keep your right to sue separately
Object September 18, 2026 Tell the court you disagree
Final hearing November 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., Courtroom 7C, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, First Street Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Date may change -- check firstfinancialsettlement.com/dates/ for updates. Judge decides whether to approve

Who may qualify

  • You received a data incident notification from First Financial Security, Inc. on or around October 17, 2023, by mail or email
  • Your private information, such as your name, date of birth, Social Security number, or health information, was compromised in the breach
  • You are not the company, its affiliates, officers, directors, or a judge or court clerk assigned to the case

How to file

  1. Go to firstfinancialsettlement.com and click "Submit a Claim"
  2. Log in with the LoginID and PIN from your notice, or request them by emailing info@FirstFinancialSettlement.com with your name and mailing address
  3. Submit online by July 20, 2026, or mail a completed claim form with any proof postmarked by July 20, 2026
  4. To get the free monitoring, enroll separately using the enrollment code from your notice

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Proof required

  • Free monitoring: no proof needed, automatic for all class members
  • Lost time: no receipts, you report up to 3 hours by answering questions on the claim form
  • Documented expenses: proof required, such as bank statements or receipts showing losses tied to the breach
  • Personal statements alone are not enough to support an expense claim

Payment timing

Cash payments will be sent after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The free monitoring becomes active once the settlement receives final approval.

Important links

Contact

Phone: (833) 386-6593
Email: info@FirstFinancialSettlement.com
Mail: First Financial Data Incident Settlement, Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Extra details

  • All class members get two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete monitoring, but you must enroll with the code from your notice
  • Lost time and documented expenses share a combined cap of $500
  • Lost your LoginID, PIN, or enrollment code? Contact the administrator to request them
  • Use only the official website to file. Watch for scam messages asking for payment or sensitive details

FAQ

Who qualifies for this settlement?
You qualify if you got a data incident notice from First Financial Security around October 17, 2023, telling you your personal information was exposed in the breach.
How much money can I get?
Up to $500 for documented out-of-pocket losses, or up to $60 for lost time reported on the claim form. Every class member also gets two years of free medical and credit monitoring.
Do I need to prove anything?
It depends. The free monitoring and the lost-time claim need no receipts. The up-to-$500 expense reimbursement does require documentation like bank statements or receipts.
What is the deadline?
July 20, 2026, for both online and mailed claims. Mailed forms must be postmarked by that date.
When will payments go out?
After the Court approves the settlement at the November 9, 2026 hearing and any appeals are resolved. Data breach settlements reward patience, not speed.
What information was exposed?
Names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and protected health information, according to the lawsuit. In other words, the kind of data you cannot just change like a password.

Use the official website Always confirm details on the official site. If something feels off, stop and verify before sharing personal info.

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