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T-Mobile users resort to humor and sarcasm after getting their private data breached

Laughter is what kept humanity alive, and T-Mobile users find themselves laughing their heads off after checking their bank accounts.Back in 2021, T-Mobile confirmed that a data breach exposed personal information from approximately 67 million customers. The stolen data included names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, and driver's license information. Additionally, 850,000 active prepaid customers had their names, phone numbers, and account PINs accessed, prompting T-Mobile to reset those PINs for security. The company emphasized that no financial information, such as credit card or bank details, was compromised. Fast-forward to May 2025 and the settlement:
T-Mobile announcement, May 2025
There were rumors that some people could get up to $25,000 – and that may be true for some cases, but such "lucky" T-Mo customers are certainly not on Reddit, bragging about it. Instead, people are getting 446 times (four hundred forty-six!) less than the $25,000 dream sum. And they're making jokes about it:
– Reddit user Exotic-Locksmith-192, June 2025
The original poster jokingly celebrates the situation, and fellow Redditors quickly join in.Many commenters jump in, joking about what they will do with their soon-to-come class action settlement money. One user says they can finally retire, while another says they used it to refill their Dunkin' Donuts app.

Are ~$60 enough of a compensation?

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