Time is ticking for Albertsons and Safeway shoppers to grab at least $100 from a massive privacy settlement.
According to The Sun, US, a $5.95 million deal with Albertsons addresses claims that the grocery giant sent unsolicited text messages to consumers, violating federal privacy laws.
The allegations center on a breach of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a federal law designed to protect consumers from unwanted communications.
The lawsuit claims Albertsons bombarded individuals with texts without their written consent, a clear overstep for a company of its size.
While Albertsons denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle for $5.95 million to resolve the class action case.
Eligible claimants—those who received two or more unsolicited messages within 12 months after asking to stop—can file for compensation.
The deadline to submit a claim is September 10, 2025, leaving just weeks to act on this opportunity. Better yet, no proof of purchase is required—just a simple form to secure at least $100.
Final payouts will depend on the total number of claims filed, but every class member is guaranteed a minimum amount.
This isn’t an isolated case; Albertsons also settled a separate $4.5 million lawsuit, with hundreds of consumers set to receive payments despite the company’s denial of fault.
Across the corporate landscape, multi-million dollar privacy settlements are becoming a recurring theme, often requiring minimal proof from claimants.
Take Netgain Technology, which settled for $1.9 million over a data breach exposing personal and health information between September and November 2020.
Affected Netgain customers can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses or a smaller cash payout without proof, with a deadline of September 17, 2025.
Meanwhile, checks are rolling out this month from a staggering $725 million Meta settlement over data-sharing violations involving third parties like Cambridge Analytica, tied to political campaigns in 2016.
For Albertsons shoppers, this is a chance to hold corporations accountable while pocketing some cash—don’t let government overreach or corporate carelessness cost you; claim your share by September 10, 2025.