The Facebook privacy settlement payments from the $725 million fund have begun. Eligible users in the U.S. who had an active Facebook account between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, will receive payments based on how long their accounts were active during this period. Each month of active account use earns one point. The maximum possible points are 188 months, corresponding to continuous use through the entire period. The payout range is from about $4.89 to $38.36, with the average payment around $29.43. Those with the maximum 188 points receive the highest payout of $38.36. Payments are being distributed in waves over roughly 10 weeks, and claimants will receive email notifications a few days before their payment is sent. In summary, how much someone gets depends directly on how many months their Facebook account was active between 2007 and 2022, with a typical payout near $29 and a maximum of around $38 for continuous users throughout the entire period.
