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๐ธ Your NSC data was breached...
NSCโs paying out a $9.95M settlement โ file by May 26 to get paid back!
Hey Classy People,
Remember that time in 2023 when the MOVEit file transfer software had a major security hiccup? Well, the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) was among the affected, and now theyโre offering a $9.95 million settlement to make amends. If your Social Security number was compromised, you might be entitled to a piece of that pie. Letโs break it down ๐
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SETTLEMENT SPOTLIGHT
๐ซ MOVEit Security Incident Settlement

via Tenor | The Enemy Within
What Happened?
In May 2023, a vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer software led to a data breach affecting NSC. Sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, was exposed. NSC has agreed to a $9.95 million settlement to resolve claims related to this incident.
Who's Eligible?
Individuals whose Social Security numbers were included in the files affected by the MOVEit security incident between May 28 and May 31, 2023.
๐ฐ What Can You Claim?
You have options:
1) Reimbursement for Losses:
๐ต Ordinary Losses: Up to $2,500 for expenses like bank fees or lost time.
๐ฐ๏ธ Extraordinary Losses: Up to $10,000 for more significant issues like identity theft.
FYI: To claim reimbursement, you'll need to provide documentation of your losses (e.g., bank statements, receipts).
2) Alternative Cash Payment:
๐ธ A flat $100 payment (subject to adjustment based on the number of claims).
Both Options Can Get Credit Monitoring:
๐ป๏ธ Two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
๐ How to File a Claim
๐ Deadline: May 26, 2025(NSC Settlement)
Steps:
๐ Visit nscsettlement.com.
๐ Click on "Submit a Claim."
๐งโ๐ป Enter your Unique ID and PIN from the notice you received.
๐ If you can't find your Unique ID and PIN, call (888) 366-9156 to request them.
โ ๏ธ What Happens If You Do Nothing?
If you don't file a claim, you won't receive any compensation, and you'll forfeit your rights to sue NSC over this incident in the future.
I.e., Your rights will be affected, and you won't get a payment.
TL;DR:
If your Social Security number was compromised in the 2023 NSC data breach, you could be entitled to up to $12,500 โ or at least $100. Don't miss out โ submit your claim by May 26, 2025.
Make a stand and get back whatโs yours.
Class dismissed (and keep fighting the good fight).
โ Mitch
WHAT ELSE TO FILE FOR
๐๏ธ The Case Docket
Check out what else you can claim cash back for:
๐ญ $32M Telescope Price-Fixing Settlement: 5/20/25
๐งโ๐ $9.95 MOVEit National Student Clearinghouse: 5/26/25
๐ $100M Walgreens Savings Club Litigation: 6/16/25
๐ก $362.5M General Electric Securities Litigation: 6/20/25
๐ $4.43M Designer Brands & DSW TCPA Settlement: 6/30/25
Pssstโฆ this is by no means an exhaustive list weโll keep you posted as more come up.
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DISCLAIMER: You donโt have to use a third party like CAC and can always file a claim on your own. If youโre a settlement class member, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form in order to receive a payment. You may request a Claim Form by calling the Settlement Administrator or visiting their website for that particular case. Happy filing!



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