Facebook Users to Receive Second Round of Settlement Payments

Second Round of Payments Begins

Eligible users of Facebook are set to receive another payment as part of the social media platform's $725 million privacy settlement. The distribution of these payments commenced on June 9 and is expected to continue for approximately four weeks, following a court's approval in May. This payout is part of an ongoing lawsuit that accused Facebook of improperly sharing users' private information with numerous external entities over a span of 15 years. Notably, Cambridge Analytica, a political data firm linked to the 2016 US elections, was among those who accessed this data. In 2023, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reached a settlement without admitting any wrongdoing, and remaining appeals were settled by May 2025, as reported by Yahoo Finance.

Expected Payment Amount

How Much Will You Receive?

While the amount may not be substantial, it is essentially free money. The initial round of payments, distributed in September 2025, averaged around $30. The upcoming distribution is anticipated to be between $5 and $7 per individual. Out of approximately 250 million eligible Facebook users for the first payment, only about 19 million submitted claims and received checks. Legal and administrative expenses consumed around $169 million from the total settlement fund.

Eligibility Criteria

Do You Qualify?

If you submitted a claim form before the deadline of August 25, 2023, and received a first payment last fall, you are automatically eligible for this second payment. No additional action is required on your part. Eligible users should receive an email notification a few days prior to the funds being deposited.

It is important to note that Facebook employees and companies associated with Meta are not eligible for this settlement.

Beware of Scams

Scams Are Circulating

The significant size of the settlement has attracted scammers attempting to exploit the situation. There have been reports of fake websites, scam text messages, and misleading social media advertisements targeting individuals who may not be fully aware of the legitimate process. The only official website for the settlement, sanctioned by the court, is FacebookUserPrivacySettlement.com. Official settlement administrators will never request your Social Security number, demand any fees, send text messages, or ask for personal documents to verify your identity. If you receive such requests, it is a scam.