How to get your share of AVAST level of $ 16.5 million from FTC

Millions of Avast Antivirus users can apply for a piece – although it is very small – to settle the company worth $ 16.5 million with the Federal Trade Committee for deceptive marketing allegations.

FTC said Monday Email notifications are sent to 3.7 million consumers who bought antivirus programs from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020. Consumers must get their notifications by March 7.

Avast pays the funds to settle the FTC fees that deceived users by claiming that its program will protect their privacy by preventing the tracking of the third party, but then he did not inform them enough that it would collect and Sell ​​their internet browsing data to other companies.

The FTC commanding the 2024 complaint also prevents Avast from distorting how it now uses the data it collects. It is also not allowed to sell or license any browsing data from the AVAST brand to other companies for advertising purposes.

Consumer qualified Submit an online claim with FTC From now until June 5. FTC says the payment amounts will depend on several factors, including the number of people’s files. But do not expect a big Pacz. If each consumer is qualified to obtain his share, the payments are on average of about $ 4.47 each.