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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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
Claims Administrator
Walmart Gift Card Remission Administrator
P.O. Box 6175
Novato, CA 94948-6175
info@walmartgiftcardremission.com
888-846-6824
Class Counsel
Aaron L Jennen
Assistant U.S. Attorney
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Defense Counsel
N/A
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101 thoughts onWalmart gift card scam remission
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I recently bought gift cards at Walmart and at Sam’s that did not have money on them either and now am out over $ 800.00. When complained was told that they could not do anything about it. I told them I had just bought them. Still they would not do anything.
there was a lawsuit for this and I was recently awarded $2,500 as part of the class. If they are still doing this Google the lawsuit and contact the lawfirm and file another class action. You will need the card information.
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I bought 2 iTunes cards. At Walmart they both didn’t work I had my receipt the manager said that it’s iTunes not their store how it’s not their store. I have never had any problems with other stores except Walmart. It seems to me that iTunes and Walmart are running a scam after I told the manager she had nothing to say to me and still Walmart still hasn’t taken down any iTunes cards. Even though they know that they are selling bad cards. Walmart should be sued and fined for what they are doing
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I figured as much and I’m giving this information to family and friends
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is this for just Walmart cards, or all gift cards bought at Walmart. I recently had a gift card for visa I bought at Walmart and it had no money on it after I paid for it
It’s all Walmart stores. Believe me this is the 3 time I have lost money on iTunes cards I live in utah. And we have 3 Walmart stores. And I bought one at each store.
There are lawsuits pending for this. Walmart knows that the cards have been compromised. The code on the cards are scanned and downloaded. As soon as someone purchases a card and puts money on it, the scammer is notified and they go into the card and transfer the money off the card. I was part of a named class action lawsuit for this and was recently awarded $2,500 as part of the settlement.
Yea wasted so much time on phone and no resolve
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