Krispy Kreme data breach settlement claim deadline is June 22

Thousands of Krispy Kreme customers impacted by a data breach have until the end of today to file a claim as part of a class-action settlement.

The doughnut chain agreed to pay $1.6 million following a 2024 data leak that exposed sensitive customer information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates and bank details. About 161,000 eligible customers should have received a notice with instructions on how to file.

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The average payout is estimated around $75, though some customers could receive as much as $3,500, according to the settlement details. Eligible customers will also receive one year of free credit monitoring.