Walmart gift card scam remission

The U.S. Department of Justice has secured nearly $4 million in remission from a Walmart gift card scam.

The remission program benefits consumers who purchased a Walmart gift card between April 1, 2016, and July 31, 2017, as a result of a fraudulent scheme in which scammers directed victims to purchase gift cards.

The Walmart scams allegedly started in 2015 when fraudsters instructed victims to purchase Walmart gift cards ranging from $500 to $1,000. 

Between 2016 and 2017, Walmart reportedly froze the balances of gift cards suspected to be a part of the fraudulent scheme and the Department of Justice sought this frozen money to refund customers. 

Walmart gift card scams can occur in a variety of ways and often target consumers by posing as loved ones in trouble or a legitimate company or government agency. 

The Department of Justice filed a complaint for forfeiture of the $3,958,060.84 in gift card balances frozen by Walmart. This money is now available for remission payments.

Consumers can receive a remission payment based on the amount loaded onto the Walmart gift cards they purchased. Payments will be reduced if consumers already received payments from a bank or another source. Remission payments will not cover collateral expenses related to the scheme. 

There is no exclusion or objection deadline for this remission.

There is no final approval hearing for the Walmart gift card scam remission.

In order to receive a payment, consumers must file a remission form by July 14, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased a Walmart gift card between April 1, 2016, and July 31, 2017, as a result of a fraudulent scheme where scammers directed victims to purchase gift cards.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Documentation of gift card purchases.

Claim Form

NOTE: 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

07/14/2023

Case Name

United States of America vs. $3,958,060.84 United States Currency, Case No. 5:22-cv-05026-TLB, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas

Final Hearing

N/A

Settlement Website

WalmartGiftCardRemission.com

Claims Administrator

Walmart Gift Card Remission Administrator
P.O. Box 6175
Novato, CA 94948-6175
[email protected]
888-846-6824

Class Counsel

Aaron L Jennen
Assistant U.S. Attorney
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Defense Counsel

N/A