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Facebook Internet Tracking Settlement

Did anyone else get this notice?

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If you are a person who, between April 22, 2010 and September 26, 2011, inclusive, were a Facebook User in the United States who visited non-Facebook websites that displayed the Facebook Like button, you may be eligible for a payment from a Class Action Settlement.
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A federal court authorized this Notice. You are not being sued. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.

A Settlement has been reached between Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly Facebook, Inc. (“Meta” or “Defendant”) and Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
You are included in this Settlement as a Settlement Class Member if, between April 22, 2010 and September 26, 2011 inclusive, you were a Facebook User in the United States who visited non-Facebook websites that displayed the Facebook Like button.
The lawsuit is known as In Re Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation, Case No. 5:12-MD-02314-EJD (N.D. California). Defendant denies that it violated any law but has agreed to the Settlement to avoid the costs and risks associated with continuing this case.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read this Notice carefully.
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There's a bunch more info including this:

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The Honorable Edward J. Davila of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California is overseeing this class action. The case is known as In Re Facebook Internet Tracking Litigation, Case No. 5:12-MD-02314-EJD (N.D. Cal.). The people that filed this lawsuit are called the “Plaintiffs” and the company they sued, Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.), is called the “Defendant.”

2. What is this lawsuit about?

This lawsuit alleges that the Defendant improperly obtained and collected data from Facebook Users in the United States who visited non-Facebook websites that displayed the Facebook Like button between April 22, 2010 and September 26, 2011, inclusive. The Defendant expressly denies any liability or wrongdoing whatsoever.
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The deadline to file is Monday the 12th. I haven't done anything and wonder if it's worth pursuing at all. Thanks for your thoughts!

lol..almost like the notice I received today. I won an 8K tv.

Dear Steve,

Over the past week, we've tried to get in touch with you via phone and email, but we've been unsuccessful. Either your email had a small glitch or we have the wrong number on file in our system.

Three months ago, you took part in an online competition; while I'm sorry to announce you did not take home the first prize, I'm happy to report that your name is on the list for the second prize. A TV from our brand is the second prize, in case you forgot. Next to my desk, I have the package for you ready for shipping. And since it's so big, I'd really like to have it over with as quickly as possible!

But since I was unable to reach you on the phone, I need you to enter/confirm your information on our website.

I'll make sure my assistant dispatches your product as soon as possible after I have confirmation from our platform regarding your data.

Please be aware that I must choose another winner if you don't respond to this email within the next 24 hours pursuant to the restrictions of the sweepstakes.

Nope.

But I did get this one the other day.

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COURT-APPROVED
LEGAL NOTICE

This is an official, Court-approved Notice about a class action settlement. Please review the important information below.

Porsche Gasoline Emissions Class Action Settlement Notice
You may be eligible for a class action settlement payment as a current or former owner or lessee of certain gasoline engine Porsche Vehicles.

Settlement payments may be up to $200 – $1,100 depending on the vehicle, plus an additional $250 for certain vehicles subject to a Sport+ emissions recall.

Dear,

You are receiving this notice because you may be a Class member in a proposed class action settlement. Class members include current or former owners/ lessees of certain gasoline-powered Porsche vehicles. A list of the vehicles included in the Settlement (called the “Class Vehicles”) and additional information is available on the official Settlement Website at www.PorscheGasolineSettlementUSA.com.

The Settlement provides at least $80 million to resolve claims that certain vehicles sold or leased in the United States produce excess emissions and/or obtain worse fuel economy on the road than in testing conditions. Defendants Porsche and Volkswagen deny the claims but have decided to settle. The Court has not decided who is right. The purpose of this notice is to inform you of the proposed class action settlement so you may decide what to do.

Under the Settlement, maximum cash payments range from $200 to approximately $1,100 for original and sole owners of the Class Vehicles, depending on the model and model year of the vehicle. Former owners, lessees, and non-original owners may be eligible to claim compensation. Certain Class Vehicles will receive compensation based on changes to fuel economy, which will be reflected in an updated Monroney Label, and payments for those vehicles will vary based on months of ownership/lease. Furthermore, Class Vehicles with Sport+ Mode that are part of the ongoing Sport+ emissions recall will receive an additional $250 for completion of the recall. The total value of the Settlement is at least $80 million. Please visit the Settlement Website to calculate your potential compensation.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

You must submit a claim to receive a settlement payment. The claim form asks for basic information and takes just a few minutes to complete. To submit your claim online, please visit www.PorscheGasolineSettlementUSA.com. You can also download a claim form on the Settlement Website or call to request a form and submit your claim by mail. The fastest option is to submit your claim online.

You should submit your claim now. Claim forms must be electronically submitted or postmarked no later than November 7, 2022. This schedule may change, so please visit the Settlement Website regularly for updates.

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Originally Posted by stevej37 (Post 11792576)

lol..almost like the notice I received today. I won an 8K tv.

Apples and Oranges

Mine is legit:

Yes, the Facebook internet tracking settlement is real
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https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/open-lawsuit-settlements/facebook-external-site-user-tracking-90-class-action-settlement/

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Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, agreed to pay $90 million to resolve claims alleging unlawful user tracking on non-Facebook websites.

The settlement benefits people who were Facebook users between April 22, 2010, and Sept. 26, 2011, inclusive, and visited non-Facebook websites that displayed the Facebook “Like” button.

Time Is Running Out to File a Claim in Facebook's $90 Million Data-Tracking Settlement

Tracking away from FB is one thing, but what people really don’t get is other sites with “sign in using your Facebook account” logins immediately give FB and the site free access to all your information.

The level of information these companies have on you is incredible, and makes billions in the sale of that information….

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Originally Posted by stealthn (Post 11793039)

The level of information these companies have on you is incredible, and makes billions in the sale of that information….

This is why I don't do FB or any other social media.

It saves me time for writing my manifesto. ;)

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Originally Posted by stealthn (Post 11793039)

So there's a free exchange of all data in those cases? It's not just authentication?

FYI: Today was the deadline so I went ahead and submitted a claim. Fairly easy. We'll see what happens.....

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Originally Posted by Baz (Post 11794950)

FYI: Today was the deadline so I went ahead and submitted a claim. Fairly easy. We'll see what happens.....

same.

I like money