Did you file an Equifax data breach claim? If so, today’s an important Equifax Data Breach Deadline for you. You may have received an email about the June 27th deadline to receive your settlement benefits. The official email address is info@equifaxbreachsettlement.com in case you want to do a quick search for it.

Here’s what you need to know about the Equifax Data Breach Deadline. According to the FTC:

The settlement administrator also recently sent emails and letters to people who filed valid claims requesting free credit monitoring services from the settlement.

  • Eligible claimants will get free membership in Experian IdentityWorks℠ for four years.
  • This service is free for you. You do not need to provide any payment information to enroll, and you do not need to cancel the service when it ends.
  • To enroll, visit the Experian IdentityWorks website: www.experianidworks.com/equifaxsettlement, and enter the Activation Code from the email or letter you received. You can also call 1-877-251-5822.
  • You must use the Activation Code by June 27, 2022. Your activation code will not work after this date.
  • Legitimate emails about this settlement will come from Equifax Breach Settlement Administrator <info@equifaxbreachsettlement.com>. The administrator will not call you about the settlement, but you can reach the administrator by phone at 1-833-759-2982.

Did you miss the original January 22, 2020 deadline to file an Equifax Data Breach Claim?

If so, it’s not too late. The FTC’s settlement update states those impacted still can receive some benefits. Please see details below or visit FTC.gov for more information:

After January 22, 2020, you can still file a claim for expenses you incur between January 23, 2020, and January 22, 2024, as a result of identity theft or fraud related to the breach, such as:

  • Losses from unauthorized charges to your accounts
  • Fees you paid to professionals, like accountants or attorneys, to help you recover from identity theft
  • Other expenses you incurred while recovering from identity theft, like notary fees, document shipping fees, postage, mileage, and phone charges.

You also can file a claim for the time you spent recovering from identity theft or fraud between January 23, 2020, and January 22, 2024. You can be compensated up to $25 per hour up to 20 hours. There are limited funds available so your claim may be reduced.

Even if you do not file a claim, you can get:

Free Help Recovering from Identity Theft

If you were affected by the data breach and discover misuse of your personal information, you can get free identity restoration services beginning January 2022, even if you never filed a claim for other benefits. To access this benefit, use the look-up tool to confirm that you were affected by the breach. The confirmation page provides a phone number and engagement number to get free help with identity restoration.