Trader Joe's Settles $7.4M Receipt Slip-Up Suit

0:00Trader Joe's just dropped a $7.4 million settlement in a class action suit over old receipt slip-ups. Back in 2019, some stores printed too much of your credit or debit card numbers on receipts, leaving folks open to identity theft risks, under federal rules. The issue hit from March through July that year, when receipts show the first six digits plus the last four way more than allowed, Trader Joe's denies any wrongdoing, but settled to dodge a drawn out court fight, with cash going to customers, lawyers, and costs. No one's reported actual identity theft from this, and receipts skip extras like expiration dates or addresses. The lead plaintiff, a Florida shopper named Brian Keeam, spotted full 10-digit prints on his debit card slips and sued. If you swiped a card at Trader Joe's den and got one of those receipts, you're likely eligible. File a claim online or by phone by June 6th, using your first six and last four digits plus the purchase date. Some class members already got

1:00noticed. Codes. Court approval is still pending at an August hearing, so check your eligibility and lock in that payout before the deadline hits. California news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Cory with the story.