Is FB internet Tracking Settlement a Scam?

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an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 1 · August 29, 2022

I spoke with Angeion, the law firm handling this case.
I forwarded them all the threads across the web including comments from individuals saying they received SMS pw reset messages.
The paralegal I spoke with confirmed the website is genuine. I received the mail-in packet and it references the domain exactly. He will pass on the concerns regarding the recent registration date of May 2022.

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 2 · August 30, 2022

Where did they get our email addresses to send us the notification? The way in which I received the communication marked it instantly as "spam" by my email provider. It's interesting how a legal firm would send an email in this way, which clearly violates the CAN SPAM Act.

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 3 · August 27, 2022

Aug 27, 2022 at 7:22 PM by an anonymous user from: Marion County, Woodburn, Oregon, United States

CNET shows it on front page, go for it!

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 4 · July 12, 2022

I got the same e-mail.
I found this info, anyway even this e-mail was real, 90 million US dollars divided by 200 million FB account. It's not worth to take a risk.
https://openclassactions.com/settlement_facebooktracking.php

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 5 · August 30, 2022

Aug 30, 2022 at 1:05 PM by an anonymous user from: Central Business District, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Agreed. The only people truly cashing in here are the lawyers.

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 6 · June 29, 2022

Jun 29, 2022 at 8:18 AM by an anonymous user from: Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Why are they asking for payment to file a claim?

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 7 · July 1, 2022

Jul 1, 2022 at 12:32 AM by an anonymous user from: Din Daeng, Bangkok, Thailand

Are they? If so, then it's definitely a scam.

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 8 · June 29, 2022

They aren't asking for payment. They are asking how you want your payment sent to you.

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 9 · June 27, 2022

It's legit - the same link appears in several reputable sites (see below).
https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2022-06-24/dicello-levitt-gutzler-facebook-users-may-be-eligible-for-a-payment-from-a-class-action-settlement
https://dicellolevitt.com/facebook-to-pay-90-million-to-settle-decade-long-data-privacy-class-action/
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/open-lawsuit-settlements/facebook-external-site-user-tracking-90-class-action-settlement/
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/facebook-class-action-lawsuit-and-settlement-news/facebook-tracking-class-action-settled-for-90m/

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 10 · June 26, 2022

No, they settled the case:
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/open-lawsuit-settlements/facebook-external-site-user-tracking-90-class-action-settlement/

an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-user · Answer 11 · August 29, 2022

No, please read the details more carefully:
"The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 12, 2022.
In order to receive a settlement payment, settlement class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 22, 2022.
The final approval hearing for this settlement is scheduled for Oct. 27, 2022."

Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation Website - fbinternettrackingsettlement.com