Listen and learn, people! Today could be your last chance to make some extra cash with minimum effort, and, no, this is not a drill. One group of people may receive up to $10,000, and much sooner than they think. One catch, though, as only some may qualify for the money. Oh, did we mention the deadline to claim is today? Check today to see if you are among this group of people and file your claim.
Some people could receive some extra cash soon
Have you ever heard of a company called 23andMe? If not, then buckle up, buttercup. The San Francisco-based company does genetic testing that informs customers about their ancestry and health risks based on their DNA. In October 2023, the company announced that hackers had breached the personal data of approximately 6.4 million US residents.
Inevitably, the company was hit by a class action lawsuit in January 2024. Plaintiffs argued that the company could have implemented proper cybersecurity to prevent the data breach, but failed to do so, and also failed to inform certain specific customers with Chinese or Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry that their data had been breached. 23andMe denied all wrongdoing, but agreed to a $30 million settlement to settle these allegations.
The company had been struggling ever since the 2023 breach, and eventually filed for bankruptcy in March 2025. According to CNET, the head of TTAM Research Institute and co-founder of 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki, has outbid Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to acquire the company.
Only one group of people will qualify for the money
Typical of all settlements, only one group of people will qualify for the money. Still, 6.9 million customers are one big group of people, so it is best to see whether you may qualify as well. These are the requirements to claim from this settlement:
- You were a US resident as of August 11, 2023
- You were a 23andMe customer between May 1, 2023, and October 1, 2023
- You received a data breach notice from 23andMe informing you that your data was breached in October 2023
If you meet all of the above requirements, you will qualify for this settlement. According to the company, you could also qualify if you used any of the following services within that period:
- You were among the almost 5.5 million customers who had a 23andMe DNA Relatives profile
- You were among the other 1.4 million customers affected by the breach who used the Family Tree service
If you are certain that you are a class member of this settlement, then you should ensure you claim by the deadline; otherwise, you will lose out big time.
Ensure to file your claim by the deadline
This settlement’s reimbursement is certainly worth it. Class members will be able to claim the following:
- Extraordinary Claims
- Reimbursements up to $10,000
- Losses as a direct result of the data breach
- You must provide documentation as proof of losses
- Losses include identity fraud charges, falsified tax return fees, physical security system expenses, and mental health treatment fees
- Health Information Claims
- Reimbursements of up to $165
- Statutory Cash Claims
- An estimated $100
Beyond monetary reimbursement, the company also agreed to provide all class members with five years of Privacy & Medical Shield + Genetic Monitoring service. Most importantly, the deadline to file a claim is today, July 14, 2025.
Class action lawsuit settlements such as this one are important, as they provide a sense of justice in the form of monetary reimbursement. Check out other class action settlements for potential reimbursement. Remember, claims can be filed online, or a hard copy can be mailed to the Claims Administrator. For more information about this settlement, you can visit Top Class Actions and get informed about how to file a claim.
Disclaimer: You should not submit false or inflated claims under penalty of perjury, as class‑action claim forms historically required declarations signed “under penalty of perjury” to ensure authenticity. Submitting a fraudulent claim not only carries legal exposure—including potential civil and criminal sanctions—but also harms other eligible class members by diluting the available settlement pool.
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