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MoneyGram and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have agreed to a $125 million settlement that will benefit consumers who sent money to a scammer via the money transfer service.
Anyone who used MoneyGram to send money to a scammer between Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2017, will receive a pre-filled claim form that enables them to recover a portion of the settlement, according to the FTC.
The claim forms will come from remission administrator Gilardi & Co.
MoneyGram and the FTC reached an agreement in 2009 over changes intended to make it harder for scammers to use MoneyGram to defraud consumers.
Law enforcement later accused MoneyGram of failing to uphold their end of that deal, which led to the settlement.
Consumers who receive a claim form should double check the loss amount and, if they agree with the amount shown, complete the form and mail it back.
It must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2021.
Legitimate MoneyGram settlement claim forms will include the following:
- A return address of United States v. MoneyGram International Inc, P.O. Box 43549, Providence, RI 02940-3549
- Remission administrator Gilardi’s phone number, 844-269-2630
- Official seals of the U.S. Department of Justice and the United States Postal Inspection Service
The form must be signed and dated, and consumers also will be required to provide their Social Security number.
The Social Security numbers are required because the federal Treasury Offset Program must determine whether the claimant owes the federal government money before they will be able to receive a payment, according to the FTC.
Consumers who received a form but do not agree with the loss amount it shows should fill out the required information and sign and date the form, then return it by mail along with copies of MoneyGram receipts, “send” forms, or transaction history reports showing an eight-digit MoneyGram money transfer control number (MTCN).
Those who believe they are eligible to make a claim but did not receive a claim form will be able to access an online petition portal beginning June 1, 2021.
Consumers filing their claim using the online portal must give a MoneyGram MTCN or, alternatively, must print the claim form and return it by mail along with copies of MoneyGram receipts, “send” forms, and transaction history reports, according to the FTC.
The portal will remain open until Aug. 31, 2021.
Consumers will have 90 days from the date on their pre-filled form to return their completed petition.
The deadline for filing a pre-filled claim form is June 1, 2021.
The claim deadline for those who did not receive a pre-filled form is Aug. 31, 2021.
Who’s Eligible
Anyone who used MoneyGram to send money to a scammer between Jan. 1, 2013, and Dec. 31, 2017, will receive a pre-filled claim form that enables them to recover a portion of the settlement.
Potential Award
Varies.
- Consumers who receive a claim form should double check the loss amount and, if they agree with the amount shown, complete the form and mail it back.
- Consumers who received a form but do not agree with the loss amount it shows should fill out the required information and sign and date the form, then return it by mail along with copies of MoneyGram receipts, “send” forms, or transaction history reports showing an eight-digit MoneyGram money transfer control number (MTCN).
Proof of Purchase
Copies of MoneyGram receipts, “send” forms, or transaction history reports showing an eight-digit MoneyGram money transfer control number (MTCN).
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
08/31/2021
Case Name
United States of America v. MoneyGram International Inc., Case No. 1:12-cr-291 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Final Hearing
N/A
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Gilardi & Co. LLC
844-269-2630
info@moneygramremission.com
Class Counsel
David J. Freed
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
Deborah L. Connor
CHIEF, MONEY LAUNDERING AND ASSET RECOVERY SECTION CRIMINAL DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Kim Douglas Daniel
ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY
Margaret A. Moeser
SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY
Defense Counsel
David M. Zinn
WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY LLP
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58 thoughts onMoneyGram $125M FTC Transfer Scams Settlement
I sent in the form before June 1st 2021, I was scammed $2500.00 & keep trying to find out any recent updates & it just says same thing. I’m beginning to think this is a scam too!!!!!
I also filled out the claim form and never heard or received any notification having to do with any refund….was the lawsuit a scam as well???????????
I was asking myself the same question!! Where’s the refund for all the victims!!
I HAVE A CLAIM ID NUMBER FOR THE WESTERN UNION MONEYGRAM SUIT. HOW DO I GET THE STATUS?
It has been almost a year since I signed and returned my form. When are the payments going to go out?
I’ve contacted the DOJ, FTC, USPS and Gilardi law firm and all I get is promises and computers. My form letter shows my refund amount is 20,000.00 is this a government scam? This is normal government politics similar to the PPP SBA where politicians friends received millions of USD such as Senator McConnels Chinese wife.
I have filed out my paper. No one having got back to me about my paper.
I filled out and sent in my claim form earlier this year for the money I lost to scammers via moneygram. When will I get my money back?
We are on the same page. My letter said I’m due $20,000.00 USD but I’ve received nothing. It wouldn’t surprise me to hear politicians and Gilardi has taken our money.
I received my form on how much I was due .Filled it out and sent it back a month ago. But I have yet to get my money back
Same here I did mine over going on a year now and still nothing
I filled my form out about a year ago & haven’t heard a thing??
Please please please any update of potential payment distribution date would be very helpful for those whom have received ,completed and returned pre filled claim forms
I was also scammed out of $3800. Walmart to Walmart. Filed reports, they investigated and I got nothing. Please add me