Individuals whose private information was compromised in the November 2022 Tangoe US data breach may be eligible to claim up to $5,750 plus two years of credit monitoring from a class action settlement.
If your personal data was caught up in the Tangoe US data breach, there is a settlement with real money available to you. Tangoe US, Inc. agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems in November 2022 that may have exposed the personal information of individuals in their records.
The company denies any wrongdoing but chose to settle rather than face a drawn-out trial. The Tangoe data breach settlement offers cash payments and credit monitoring to people who were affected – and you do not need a lawyer or extensive paperwork to get it.
Who can file a claim?
Individuals must meet the following criteria:
- They reside in the United States or its territories.
- Their private information was impacted by the November 2022 Tangoe US security incident.
- They were identified by Tangoe’s records as having been affected and may have received a previous notice directly from Tangoe.
Were you affected by the Tangoe data breach? You could be owed up to $5,750 plus credit monitoring.
File Your Claim NowHow much can class members receive?
Class members can claim several types of awards, depending on their circumstances and the documentation they provide:
- Ordinary losses: Up to $750 for documented, unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the data breach – fees for credit reports, credit monitoring, freezing or unfreezing credit, cost to replace IDs, and postage to contact banks. Requires documentation such as receipts or bank statements.
- Lost time: Up to four hours at $25 per hour (maximum $100) for time spent responding to the breach. Must describe the activities and time spent. Subject to the $750 ordinary losses cap.
- Extraordinary losses: Up to $5,000 for documented, unreimbursed monetary losses from actual identity theft or fraud most likely caused by this breach. Documentation required. Loss must have occurred between November 2022 and June 3, 2026. Claimants must show they tried to prevent the loss or get their money back first.
- Alternative cash payment: $50 in lieu of all other cash payment options. No documentation required.
- Credit monitoring: Two years of three-bureau credit monitoring with $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance, dark web scanning, and public records monitoring. No documentation required.
How to claim a data breach payment
Class members can submit the online claim form or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is June 3, 2026.
Tangoe Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
What proof or documentation is necessary to submit a claim?
- All claimants should have been identified in Tangoe’s records as affected by the security incident.
- Claimants filing for ordinary losses must provide documentation such as bank statements, receipts, or other records. Self-prepared notes alone are not sufficient.
- Claimants filing for lost time must provide a brief description of the activities and time spent responding to the breach.
- Claimants filing for extraordinary losses must provide detailed documentation that the theft or fraud was probably caused by the security incident, that the losses are not already covered by ordinary losses, and that they tried to prevent the loss or seek reimbursement.
- Claimants filing for the alternative cash payment or credit monitoring do not need to provide documentation.
Payout options
- Physical check (for mailed claim forms)
- Electronic payment (for online claim forms)
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement covers:
When is the Tangoe data breach settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court grants final approval of the settlement. The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2026. No specific payout date has been announced – this is standard at this stage of the process.
If the court approves the settlement, there may be appeals. Settlement payments will be distributed after final approval and after any appeals are resolved.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The Tangoe data breach settlement stems from a class action lawsuit alleging Tangoe US, Inc. experienced a targeted cyberattack in November 2022 that accessed files containing private information. The plaintiff claimed Tangoe failed to adequately protect the personal data in its systems.
Tangoe denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs, risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the litigation.
Is the Tangoe data breach settlement legitimate?
Yes – this is a fully court-supervised settlement. Here is what confirms it:
- Case number: 49D06-2312-PL-048384, filed in the Superior Court for Marion County, Indiana
- Administrator: Simpluris, Inc., an independent third-party settlement administrator
- Official site: tangoeusdatasettlement.com
- Class counsel: Cohen & Malad, LLP, appointed by the court
The settlement received preliminary approval on February 2, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2026. Claims must be filed before June 3, 2026 – no payments will be issued before final approval.
How much will I actually receive from the Tangoe settlement?
It depends on what you claim and what documentation you provide. This is a claims-made settlement where Tangoe pays based on the valid claims submitted.
- $50 flat (no docs needed) – the alternative cash payment. No documentation required, no explanation needed. Available to all class members.
- Up to $750 (ordinary losses + lost time) – requires receipts, bank statements, or other records showing out-of-pocket expenses from the breach.
- Up to $5,000 (extraordinary losses) – requires detailed third-party documentation of actual identity theft or fraud caused by the breach.
- Credit monitoring – two years of three-bureau monitoring with $1 million in identity theft insurance, available to everyone at no cost.
The $5,750 headline figure is the theoretical maximum combining extraordinary losses and ordinary losses. Most people will receive $50 plus credit monitoring – which is still worth filing for.
What actually happened in the Tangoe data breach?
In November 2022, Tangoe US, Inc. – a technology expense management company that helps enterprises manage cloud, mobile, and telecom services – experienced a targeted cyberattack on its computer systems.
What was exposed: The breach potentially accessed files containing names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, medication information, medical billing and claims information, and financial account information.
What the lawsuit claims: That Tangoe failed to implement adequate security measures to protect the private information in its systems from the cyberattack.
What Tangoe says: They deny any wrongdoing – but agreed to settle rather than continue litigation.
Why do companies settle data breach lawsuits even when they deny wrongdoing?
Settlement does not mean admission of guilt. Companies settle for practical reasons:
- Litigation is expensive – legal fees alone can exceed the settlement amount
- Trials are unpredictable – a verdict could result in a far larger payout
- Settling ends years of ongoing litigation and negative press
- For plaintiffs, it guarantees a payout rather than risking nothing at trial
Courts still review every class action settlement to confirm it is fair and reasonable – that is what the June 11, 2026 final approval hearing is for. Denying wrongdoing while settling is standard practice and has no effect on your right to file a claim.
Sources
- Settlement website
- Online claim form
- Settlement FAQ
- Important dates
- Settlement administrator contact