Facebook is Sending Payments for the $725M User Privacy Settlement - September 2025 Update

Published: September 11, 2025

Facebook Privacy Settlement Distribution Begins

The long-awaited payments from the $725 million Facebook privacy settlement have officially begun rolling out in September 2025. U.S. Facebook users who filed valid claims by the August 25, 2023 deadline are starting to receive notifications from the official settlement administrator confirming that payments will be issued in the next 3 to 4 business days. Claimants are receiving emails from donotreply@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com with payment details and instructions.

Average payments are expected to be around $30, though the exact amount varies depending on how long a person had an active Facebook account between May 2007 and December 2022. Users who were active for the full period can expect higher payouts compared to those who had accounts for fewer months or years.

How and When Payments Are Sent

Settlement checks and electronic transfers are being sent in batches over the course of roughly 10 weeks. Claimants selected their preferred payment method when submitting a claim form, with options including PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, direct deposit, paper checks, prepaid cards, and E-MasterCard.

Claimants should expect a follow-up email about 3 to 4 days before their payment is deposited or mailed. If payment is not received within 30 days of the notice, claimants are instructed to contact the administrator directly.

Meta, Facebook's parent company had originally agreed to a $725 million class-action settlement to resolve claims that the social media platform improperly shared user data with third parties without consent. This includes the high-profile Cambridge Analytica scandal. While Meta denies any wrongdoing, they settled to avoid the cost and risk of a trial.

To be eligible for a payment, you must have been a U.S. Facebook user at any point between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022. The deadline to file a claim was August 25, 2023, and the claims period is now closed.

How Much Money are Eligible Claimants Getting?

Average Payout: The average payment amount is estimated to be around $30. However, the actual amount you receive depends on two key factors:

The number of valid claims, which was around 14 million.

The length of time you had an active Facebook account during the eligible period. A point system is used, where each month of activity earns you a point, and the final payment is based on your total points relative to all approved claimants.

Payment Timeline: Payments began in September 2025 and will continue in batches for approximately 10 weeks. If your claim was approved, you will receive an email notification about 3 to 4 days before your payment is issued.

How Payments Are Made: The payment is being delivered through the method you selected when you filed your claim. Options included PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, direct deposit, prepaid Mastercard, or a paper check.

I Received an Email About the Facebook Settlement Payment - Is it Legit?

You may have received an email message about a payment from Facebook similar to this:

Subject: Facebook User Privacy Settlement - Payment Notice

Dear [Your Name],

Your claim submitted in the In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation has been approved. Your settlement payment is scheduled to be issued within the next 3-4 business days. The payment will be delivered using the method you selected, which is PayPal.

If you do not receive your payment within 30 days, please contact us at info@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com for assistance.

For additional information about the Facebook User Privacy Settlement and payment process, please visit the official website: www.FacebookUserPrivacySettlement.com.

Sincerely,
Facebook User Privacy Settlement Administrator

Keep an eye on your email for notifications from the official administrator, "Facebook User Privacy Settlement Administrator" (from donotreply@ facebookuserprivacysettlement.com). Be cautious of any scams related to the settlement. The administrator will never ask for your Social Security number or request payment of any fees in order to release your settlement money.

Facebook Email Payment Timeline - Week by Week

The settlement administrator has confirmed that payments are being sent in weekly batches over a 10-week period beginning in September 2025. This means not all claimants will receive their money on the same date. Some may see payments as early as the first week, while others will need to wait until later in the fall.

If you filed a valid claim and selected an electronic option such as PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle, you may see funds deposited slightly faster than those waiting on paper checks or prepaid cards. The administrator recommends allowing the full 30 days after receiving your payment notice before contacting support.

Example Payout Scenarios

To better understand how payments are calculated, here are two examples based on the point system:

• User A - Active Facebook account from May 2007 through December 2022 (the entire 15-year period). This user accumulated the maximum number of points and is likely to receive a higher-than-average payout, estimated at $45-$50.

• User B - Active Facebook account only from 2019 through 2021. This user had fewer months of activity and is expected to receive a much smaller payout, estimated at $10-$15.

While these numbers are approximate, they show how time spent on the platform directly impacts settlement compensation.

What If I Never Got an Email for a Facebook Settlement Payment?

Some claimants have reported that they did not receive an email notice, even though their claims were approved. If this happens:

• Check your email inbox spam or promotions folders for emails from donotreply@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com
• Search your inbox for “Facebook User Privacy Settlement.”
• If nothing appears within the expected timeline, visit the official Facebook class action lawsuit administrator's website and use their Contact Us form.

Keep in mind that legitimate emails will never ask for your password, Social Security number, or banking login credentials.

Scam Warnings and Red Flags

Because of the size of this settlement, scammers are trying to exploit it. Be cautious if you receive:

• Messages asking you to pay a fee to “release” your funds.
• Requests for your Social Security number or driver's license to “verify” your identity.
• Emails that look similar but come from a domain that is not facebookuserprivacysettlement.com.

Always double-check links before clicking, and only trust information from the official settlement website.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Facebook settlement payments go out?
Payments started in September 2025 and will continue for approximately 10 weeks.

How much will I get from the Facebook settlement?
The average payout is around $30, but longer-term account holders may receive more, and shorter-term users may receive less.

Am I still eligible if I missed the deadline?
No. The claim deadline of August 25, 2023 has passed and the settlement is now closed to new claims.

What if I never got an email?
Check spam folders and verify the sender. If you still do not see a notice, contact the administrator through the official website.

How do I avoid getting scammed with a fake Facebook settlement email?
Never provide sensitive personal details or pay fees to receive your payment. Only trust the official email domain and website.

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