If you're a T-Mobile user (or were in 2021), a check might arrive in your mailbox soon.

In 2021, the mobile carrier suffered a massive data breach that affected around 76 million customers (this isn't related to the 2023 breach that affected 37 million people). T-Mobile denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle a lawsuit about the breach out of court. 

Four years later, affected customers are getting compensation. 

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A recent update on the settlement website indicates that all court proceedings are done, and checks are expected to go out this month. 

If you suffered financial loss from the incident, you might receive up to$25,000. If you didn't suffer any loss, even if you didn't file a claim in the suit, you can receive up to$25 (except California residents, who will receive up to$100). While those are the maximum amounts, a quick crunch of the numbers