Context: started doing UGC about 2 weeks ago. Filmed 4 sample videos and put together a basic portfolio site. Based in Austin, full-time CS student doing this on the side for income.
new to this sub. ive been seeing posts about people getting checks from random settlements like sony headphones, bank fees, and data breaches, and im trying to understand the mechanics.
how does it work start to finish? who decides theres a case, how does the company end up paying, why do they pay if they didnt admit anything, and why are some payouts $14 while others are $1,500?
also is there a downside to filing claims you might be eligible for? im not seeing one but it feels too easy.
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