If you had an SOE account prior to May 2011, you are eligible for part of the settlement reached due to the Sony data breach back in 2011. Details here
The Court decided that the Settlement Class includes anyone residing in the United States (including its territories) who had a PSN account or sub-account, a Qriocity account, or an SOE account at any time before May 15, 2011.
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE)
Inactive (no sign-ins from May 15, 2011 through June 13, 2014)
· Payment equal to paid virtual currency in your account wallet (if eligible balance is $2 or more) or
· Resume use of your account and choose the active SOE accountholder benefit
When you submit a claim, your wallet will be: 1) checked for the minimum paid balance for eligibility and 2) if approved, your balance extinguished and account closed.
Active
· $4.50 deposit of “Station Cash†(450 Station Cash units) usable for all SOE digital products and services for which Station Cash may be used
· Deposit amounts will be reduced proportionally if valid claims exceed $4 million.
Eligible participants may file a claim online using the link at the bottom of this page.