Carter Credit Union, doing business as Carter Federal Credit Union, had a cyberattack on its computer systems in June 2025 that exposed files with names, Social Security numbers and account details. People whose information was compromised in the incident that began around June 25, 2025 can claim a one-time $50 payment with no proof, or up to $2,500 for documented losses, plus three years of credit monitoring.
Key facts
- Claims close
- Nov 19, 2026
- Per person
- Up to $50
- Fund
- Not published
- Proof
- The notice ID from your notice, if you have it
- Case
- Ellis, et al. v. Carter Credit Union d/b/a Carter Federal Credit Union, 662980-C
- Court
- 1st Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana
- Administrator
- Simpluris · (866) 675-2433
Who can claim
- Did you get a notice about the 2025 Carter Credit Union data breach?
How much
Up to $50, as published by CCUDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Ellis v. Carter Credit Union, La. 1st Jud. Dist. Ct.). The administrator offers PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card or check.
You'll need
- The notice ID from your notice, if you have it
- Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses
How to file
- Tap Claim and sign in with your phone, then open the claim form with Plus.
- Fill in the form yourself. Have the items under “You'll need” ready.
- Submit before claims close on Nov 19, 2026.
- Sign in to Claimmy afterwards to mark it filed and keep the deadline in view.
Sign in with your phone, then Plus opens the administrator's form. We never file for you.
Important dates
- Opt-out deadlineOct 20, 2026 (Passed)
- Objection deadlineOct 20, 2026 (Passed)
- Claims closeNov 19, 2026
- Final approval hearingNov 30, 2026
About the case
This lawsuit alleges that during a targeted cyberattack on Carter Credit Union's computer systems in June 2025, certain files containing private information were accessed. These files may have contained names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license and government ID numbers, financial account information, medical and health insurance information, and dates of birth. Carter Credit Union denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right.
Ellis, et al. v. Carter Credit Union d/b/a Carter Federal Credit Union, 662980-C, 1st Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana.
Sources
Source: CCUDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Ellis v. Carter Credit Union, La. 1st Jud. Dist. Ct.). Checked Oct 29, 2026. Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Questions about this settlement
What is the deadline to file a claim in the Carter Credit Union data breach settlement?
Claims close on Nov 19, 2026. File on the administrator's official site before then.
How much is the Carter Credit Union data breach settlement per person?
Up to $50, as published by CCUDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Ellis v. Carter Credit Union, La. 1st Jud. Dist. Ct.). Final amounts depend on how many people claim.
Do I need proof to file a claim in the Carter Credit Union data breach settlement?
Yes. You'll need: The notice ID from your notice, if you have it; Receipts only for out-of-pocket losses.
Who qualifies for the Carter Credit Union data breach settlement?
The administrator decides who qualifies. You may qualify if the answer is yes: Did you get a notice about the 2025 Carter Credit Union data breach?
How do I file a claim in the Carter Credit Union data breach settlement?
On the official settlement website run by CCUDataSettlement.com, run by Simpluris (Ellis v. Carter Credit Union, La. 1st Jud. Dist. Ct.). The Claim button on this page opens the form in a new tab. Claimmy never files for you and never holds money.
When is the final approval hearing for the Carter Credit Union data breach settlement?
The court's final approval hearing is set for Nov 30, 2026.
Does Claimmy file the claim for me?
No. With Plus, the Claim button opens the administrator's official form in a new tab and you file it yourself. We never file for anyone and never hold money.
Other open settlements
Sorted by claim deadline. Figures are the administrators' published maximums or fund sizes. We never file for you.