Tangoe US Data Breach Settlement, Got a Notice? Here’s How to Claim Up to $5,750

Tangoe US Inc. agreed to settle a class action lawsuit following a November 2022 targeted cyberattack that exposed sensitive personal, medical, and financial information of U.S. residents. If you received a notice from Tangoe about this breach, you may qualify for up to $5,750 in cash plus two years of free three-bureau credit monitoring. You must file a claim to receive any benefit. The claim deadline is June 3, 2026.

Quick Facts

Current Status and What Happens Next

• Open for claims — the settlement is currently accepting claims while awaiting final court approval.
• Opt-out deadline: May 4, 2026 — if you want to preserve your right to sue Tangoe US independently, you must submit your exclusion request before this date.
• Final approval hearing: June 11, 2026 — if the court approves the settlement, Simpluris will issue payments and credit monitoring codes to approved claimants after claim processing is complete and all appeals are resolved.

What Is the Tangoe Data Breach Lawsuit About?

Tangoe US Inc. is a technology expense management company that handles telecommunications and IT expense data on behalf of corporate clients. In November 2022, a targeted cyberattack on Tangoe’s computer systems resulted in unauthorized access to files containing the sensitive personal information of U.S. residents. Plaintiff Kevin McLinden filed the class action lawsuit Kevin McLinden v. Tangoe US Inc., Case No. 49D06-2312-PL-048384, alleging Tangoe failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect the sensitive personal, medical, and financial information it stored.

The lawsuit argued that by handling this level of sensitive data — including Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial account information — Tangoe took on a duty of care to protect it from exactly this type of targeted attack. The breach left affected individuals at elevated risk of identity theft, medical fraud, and financial fraud. Tangoe denies all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation.

What Personal Information Was Exposed?

The November 2022 Tangoe cyberattack potentially compromised a wide range of sensitive personal information. The exact categories affected vary by individual, but the breach may have included:

• Full names and dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Medical and health insurance information
• Medication details
• Medical billing or claims data
• Financial account information

The combination of medical and financial data exposed in this breach creates a heightened risk of both medical identity theft and financial fraud. If your notice indicated that your Social Security number or medical information was affected, filing for the extraordinary loss claim tier or enrolling in the three-bureau credit monitoring service is especially important.

Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

• You may qualify if you currently reside in the United States or its territories.
• You may qualify if the November 2022 Tangoe US cybersecurity incident compromised your personal information.
• You may qualify if you received a notice from Tangoe US — or from the settlement administrator — indicating your private information may have been affected.
• You do not qualify if your information was not part of the November 2022 Tangoe cyberattack specifically.

Your settlement notice contains a unique ID and PIN that you need to file your claim online. Check your mail and email — including spam folders — for correspondence from Tangoe US or the Tangoe Security Incident Settlement Administrator. If you believe you should have received a notice but did not, contact Simpluris at 833-647-9078 or [email protected].

How Much Can You Receive?

The settlement offers four benefit options. You can select the option that best fits your situation and also add credit monitoring to any cash claim.

Ordinary losses cover unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses you incurred as a direct result of the breach — such as fees for credit reports, credit monitoring services, credit freeze or unfreeze costs, ID replacement costs, and postage to contact financial institutions. Losses must have occurred between November 2022 and June 3, 2026.

Lost time covers up to four hours at $25 per hour — a maximum of $100 — for time you spent dealing with the breach. This includes time spent changing passwords, investigating suspicious activity, or researching the incident. Lost time claims fall within the $750 ordinary loss cap and require a written description of the activities and time spent.

Extraordinary losses cover up to $5,000 for documented monetary losses from actual identity theft or fraud that the Tangoe breach most likely caused. You must show the loss is not already covered under ordinary losses, provide detailed third-party documentation, and demonstrate you made reasonable efforts to recover the loss through insurance or other means first.

The $50 alternative cash payment requires no documentation. If you have not experienced documented financial losses but want compensation for the privacy risk and inconvenience, simply select this option on your claim form. This is the fastest and easiest option for most class members.

Maximum total possible benefit: A class member with $5,000 in extraordinary losses and $750 in ordinary losses could claim up to $5,750 in total cash plus two years of free three-bureau credit monitoring.

How to File a Claim

Step 1 — Locate your unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice Tangoe or Simpluris sent you by mail or email. You will need both to file your online claim.

Step 2 — Visit the official claim portal at tangoeusdatasettlement.com/form/claim to file online. Alternatively, download the PDF claim form and complete it to mail or email to the settlement administrator.

Step 3 — Select your benefit option: ordinary losses, extraordinary losses, the $50 alternative cash payment, and/or two-year credit monitoring.

Step 4 — If claiming ordinary or extraordinary losses, upload your supporting documentation — receipts, bank or credit card statements, police reports, or other third-party proof showing expenses or losses connected to the breach.

Step 5 — Choose your preferred payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or paper check. Submit your completed claim online or email it to [email protected], or mail the paper form to: Tangoe Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958. All submissions must be received, postmarked, or emailed by June 3, 2026.

Step 6 — Save your claim confirmation number or email receipt for your records.

Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes for the $50 alternative payment; 15–25 minutes if uploading documentation for loss claims.

Important Deadlines and Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim in this settlement? 

No. You can file your claim directly at tangoeusdatasettlement.com without hiring an attorney. Class counsel from Cohen & Malad, LLP already represents all class members at no individual cost. If you want independent legal advice about your specific losses, you may hire your own attorney at your own expense.

Is this Tangoe US settlement legitimate? 

Yes. The settlement, Kevin McLinden v. Tangoe US Inc., Case No. 49D06-2312-PL-048384, is a court-supervised class action. The official settlement website is tangoeusdatasettlement.com, administered by Simpluris, Inc. Contact the administrator at 833-647-9078 or [email protected] to verify any communication you receive.

When will I receive my payment? 

The final approval hearing is scheduled for June 11, 2026. If the court approves the settlement and no appeals follow, Simpluris will process all claims submitted by June 3, 2026, and distribute payments after that process concludes. You can choose to receive your payment via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or paper check.

What if I miss the June 3, 2026 claim deadline?

 If you do not file a claim by June 3, 2026, you will not receive any cash payment or credit monitoring benefit from this settlement. You will still be bound by the settlement’s release of claims against Tangoe US unless you opted out before May 4, 2026. File as early as possible — do not wait until the last day.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Settlement payments may count as taxable income depending on the nature of the compensation and your individual tax situation. Simpluris will issue appropriate tax documentation if required. Consult a qualified tax professional to understand how to report any payment you receive on your federal and state returns.

What type of company is Tangoe and why did it have my information? 

Tangoe US Inc. is a technology expense management company that manages telecommunications and IT expenses for corporate clients. If your employer or a company you worked with used Tangoe’s services, Tangoe may have handled files containing your personal or HR-related information as part of its expense management operations. This is why some class members may not immediately recognize Tangoe’s name — it operated as a back-office vendor rather than a direct consumer-facing company.

What is the difference between ordinary losses and extraordinary losses? 

Ordinary losses cover general out-of-pocket expenses you paid in response to the breach — such as credit monitoring fees or costs to replace an ID — up to $750 total including lost time. Extraordinary losses cover actual identity theft or financial fraud that the Tangoe breach most likely caused, up to $5,000. Extraordinary claims require detailed third-party documentation linking the fraud directly to this breach, and proof that you sought reimbursement from insurance or other sources first.

Can I claim both cash and credit monitoring?

 Yes. The two-year three-bureau credit monitoring benefit is separate from cash claim options and can be claimed alongside any of them — including the $50 alternative cash payment. The credit monitoring includes real-time monitoring of all three major credit bureaus, dark web scanning, public records monitoring, $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance, and access to fraud resolution agents.

Sources and References

1. Official Settlement Website — tangoeusdatasettlement.com
2. Official Online Claim Portal — tangoeusdatasettlement.com/form/claim
3. Official Class Notice PDF — Simpluris
4. Massachusetts Attorney General — Tangoe Inc. Data Breach Notice, November 2023

If your Social Security number and financial account information were among the data exposed, you may also want to check whether you qualify for the Lockton Companies $9.9 million data breach settlement with a claim deadline of April 7, 2026 — a similar corporate vendor breach affecting employees and clients nationwide. Consumers who had medical and personal data exposed in multiple breaches should also review the Christian Dior data breach settlement with a claim deadline of May 25, 2026 for another active claim opportunity before the summer 2026 wave of deadlines closes.

Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.

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