Wanting Part of a $135 Million Google Payout Can Get Utahns Scammed

There is a big lawsuit where Google agreed to pay Android users $135 million for collecting data without permission. The amount of money catches your attention, but you should be careful about possible scams. 

Who’s Eligible? Check If You Qualify for Compensation

Google has agreed to pay the $135 million, but the settlement is still pending. If you used an Android phone since 2017, you might be eligible for some of that money. That is good news until you realize there could be as many as 100 million people with you. 

If you do the math, the payout will probably be around $1 or $2 per person. It doesn’t seem like much money for having your data stolen. Still, there is a place where you can put in your payment information to receive it when it is all decided. 

Stay Vigilant: Protect Yourself from Scams

However, with that much money in the title, you should be aware of possible scams. Those looking at taking advantage of the announcement will try and target vulnerable people who have heard it in the news. 

Stay away from anything that asks you to pay a fee or give your personal information. You may also keep an eye out for family members or friends that are vulnerable to scams. The most effective way to stop these things is to increase awareness. 

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The official site is for Joseph Taylor, et al., v. Google LLC. There may be higher payouts depending on how users were affected.