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The Western Union Company has agreed to forfeit $586 million as part of an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission over claims the global money services company participated in an international global fraud scheme.
Consumers who lost money to scammers they paid using Western Union between Jan. 1, 2004 and Jan. 19, 2017 may be eligible to file a claim and get their money back. The payment will be made through a process called remission.
In its agreement with the DOJ, Western Union reportedly admitted that it violated the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-fraud statutes by processing transactions for Western Union agents and other participants in an international consumer fraud scheme.
The scheme reportedly involved scammers who falsely posed as family members who were in need or falsely promised job opportunities or prizes. Victims of these scams were told to send money through Western Union to help their family members or to claim their prize.
The DOJ lodged claims against Western Union for wire fraud, aiding and abetting, and failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program.
More than 500,000 petitions have reportedly been mailed to consumers who have been identified as victims of the money transfer fraud with instructions on how to file a claim for a refund. If you did not receive a petition in the mail but believe you were a victim of a Western Union scam, you may file a claim online.
Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for a Western Union remission payment if you sent a money transfer through Western Union between Jan. 1, 2004 and Jan. 19, 2017 and were the victim of fraud.
Potential Award
Class Members can expect to receive a partial refund of the amount lost due to the fraud.
Proof of Purchase
Claimants are asked to provide a Western Union Money Transfer Control Number and their Social Security number when submitting a petition for remission.
Claim Form
NOTE:Â If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
5/31/2018Â Â UPDATED
Case Name
United States of America v. The Western Union Company, Case No. 1:17-cv-00011-CCC, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Final Hearing
N/A
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
United States v. The Western Union Company
c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC
P.O. Box 404027
Louisville, KY 40233-4027
844-319-2124
info@WesternUnionRemission.com
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113 thoughts onFTC Western Union International Fraud Scam Remission
They said that they need to go through the entire 180,000 petitions before any kind of payments are sent out. They should send a payment to the individuals as they go through the 180,000 claims. So they see a claim, go through it, yep this one is good then send them their deserved check amount. That one claim is finished, closed!
United States v. The Western Union CompanyThis Firm
United States v. The Western Union Company
c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC
P.O. Box 404027
Louisville, KY 40233-4027
844-319-2124
This Firm is extremely slow processing this class action lawsuit and to make matters worst Between the FTC, the DOJ and Gilardi & Co.LLC not one of them updated any information or anything to let the consumers know anything which is wrong and very unprofessional . At first everyone is saying what a great job done by the agencies who completed the investigation leading to a settlement, but now we’re thinking will we all be retired before anyone get their settlement. So my question is this, is the law firm (Gilardi & Co. LLC) or any other agency allowed to earn interest on this money, because if so than there you have it?
This is crazy ridiculous how long it’s taking for Gilardi & Co, to figure out who gets what or are they earning interest on the money or what . But no one seem to have any answers and all the websites are outdated.
This process is taking way too long. Settlement was made 2017 and was told it would take 6 to 9 months. Claims were originally to be in Feb. 12, 2018, the extended to May 31, 2018, the another extension to May 31, 2019, Too many extensions and when you call all you get is the same answer from Gilardi & Co, no answer from Federal Trade Commission or the Dept. of Justice so just who does know what is going on?? They have had ample time for the processing of this settlement as this is all this company does and works on much larger claims than this one so where is our money??? Time the victims receive it please
I really dont understand whats taking so long but had not receive anything no payment i just give up and move on to something else it will come when you least expected may God bless the ones that doing the process!!!
This settlement is taking forever to payout and every time I try to get updated information the recording are from last year. these law firms take their sweet old time.
Have not received any word or payment as of 9/15/19
Did anyone receive anything yet?
No
Any updates?
Never received a check
From what I understand we won’t see many monies from six months to another year. I am not going to look anymore, this depresses me. I am going to continue to be happy in my life Everyone God bless and take care