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Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union Data Breach Settlement

Settlement Amount
Up to $4,500 or $75

Claim Deadline
September 8, 2026

Max Per Claimant
Up to $4,500

Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union, a New York-based credit union, has agreed to settle litigation over a July 17–27, 2024 cyberattack affecting approximately 9,567 people. Eligible class members may choose documented losses up to $4,500 or a $75 alternative cash payment, plus two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring. Claim deadline: September 8, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

You are a U.S. resident whose personal information was compromised in the Parks Heritage Data Security Incident between July 17 and July 27, 2024
You received notice of the Data Security Incident
You are among the approximately 9,567 affected individuals
Your exposed data may include your name, Social Security number, financial information, and/or credit or debit card numbers
You have your login ID and PIN from the settlement notice to file at ParksHeritageDataIncident.com
You submit a valid claim online or by mail before September 8, 2026

Login ID and PIN required: Use credentials from your settlement notice to file at ParksHeritageDataIncident.com. Cash Payment A documentation: Provide bank statements, receipts, or other records; self-prepared notes alone are insufficient but may support other proof. Briefly describe lost-time tasks if claiming time. Cash Payment B ($75) and credit monitoring: No documentation required. Choose A or B — not both.

File your claim through the official settlement website at parksheritagedataincident.com before September 8, 2026.

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What Happened?

From July 17 to July 27, 2024, a targeted cyberattack on Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union computer systems resulted in unauthorized access to files containing private information. Those files may have included names, Social Security numbers, financial information, credit card numbers, and debit card numbers for approximately 9,567 people.

The lawsuit is Joanne Vannier and James Ciuffo v. Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union, Case No. EF2025-73702, pending in the Supreme Court for Warren County, New York. Plaintiffs allege Parks Heritage failed to adequately protect private information. Parks Heritage denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle.

The settlement lets class members choose Cash Payment A (documented losses up to $4,500, including lost time) or Cash Payment B ($75 with no proof), and separately claim two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete. Online claimants may elect PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle instead of a paper check.

Opt-out and objection deadlines are August 7, 2026. The Final Approval Hearing is November 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Payments distribute after final approval and resolution of any appeals.

How to File Your Claim

Visit ParksHeritageDataIncident.com and click Submit Claim
Enter your login ID and PIN from your settlement notice
Choose Cash Payment A (documented losses up to $4,500, including lost time) OR Cash Payment B ($75 alternative cash) — you cannot receive both cash tiers
Optionally claim two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring regardless of cash tier
Upload bank statements, receipts, or other records only if claiming Cash Payment A
If claiming lost time, briefly describe tasks such as changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity, or researching the incident
Select payment method — paper check, or online claimants may choose PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle
Submit online by September 8, 2026, or mail a completed claim form postmarked by that date
Mail: Parks Heritage Data Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
Questions: (833) 421-7241 or info@ParksHeritageDataIncident.com
Visit the official claim form: https://www.parksheritagedataincident.com/

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Class members must choose Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B (not both), and may separately claim credit monitoring. Cash Payment A: up to $4,500 for documented unreimbursed out-of-pocket losses incurred between July 17, 2024 and September 8, 2026, including identity theft or fraud losses, credit report/monitoring/repair fees, freezing or unfreezing credit, professional fees, ID replacement, and postage, plus up to four hours of lost time at $25 per hour (maximum $100) within the $4,500 cap — documentation required. Cash Payment B: a $75 alternative cash payment with no documentation required. Credit monitoring: two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete with $1 million financial fraud insurance, available to all class members with no documentation. The $4,500 figure is a per-claimant documented-loss cap, not an aggregate class fund.

Last reviewed: July 12, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Parks Heritage Federal Credit Union data breach settlement?

You may qualify if you are a U.S. resident whose personal information was compromised in the Parks Heritage Data Security Incident between July 17 and July 27, 2024, including anyone who received notice of the incident. Approximately 9,567 people are affected. Exposed data may include names, Social Security numbers, financial information, credit card numbers, and debit card numbers.

How much can I get from the Parks Heritage settlement?

You must choose Cash Payment A or Cash Payment B — not both. Cash Payment A reimburses documented out-of-pocket losses up to $4,500 (including up to four hours of lost time at $25/hour, max $100, inside the cap) for losses from July 17, 2024 through September 8, 2026. Cash Payment B is a $75 alternative cash payment with no documentation required. Separately, all class members may claim two years of CyEx Financial Shield Complete credit monitoring regardless of which cash tier they choose.

What is the Parks Heritage settlement claim deadline?

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by September 8, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is August 7, 2026. The Final Approval Hearing is November 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (virtually via Microsoft Teams) in the Supreme Court for Warren County, New York, Case No. EF2025-73702.

Do I need documentation to file a Parks Heritage claim?

Cash Payment A requires supporting documentation such as bank statements, receipts, or other records showing unreimbursed losses tied to the breach; self-prepared notes alone are insufficient but may support other proof. Lost-time claims need a brief description of tasks such as changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity, or researching the incident. Cash Payment B ($75) and credit monitoring require no documentation.

Who is the Parks Heritage settlement administrator and how will I be paid?

The settlement is administered as Parks Heritage Data Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. Call (833) 421-7241 or email info@ParksHeritageDataIncident.com. Payments may issue by paper check, or online claimants may choose PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. File only at ParksHeritageDataIncident.com — not the credit union's corporate website.