Consumer Alert
$153 million in Western Union refunds
Refund checks worth about $153 million are going out to over 109,000 people who sent money to scammers through Western Union wire transfers. The $153 million is a portion of the money Western Union paid when it reached settlements with the FTC and Department of Justice and agreed to create a strong, anti-fraud program. Western Union also admitted to criminal violations in its settlement with the Department of Justice.
The first refunds are going to people who signed and returned a pre-filled claim form and agreed with the dollar amount stated on the form. The refund administrator, Gilardi & Co., is verifying claims that need additional information. Other people who filed claims will get refunds later this year.
The refund checks will come from “United States v. The Western Union Company.” If you’re in the US, you have to cash or deposit the check within 90 days. If you got a check but don’t agree with the amount, you can cash the check and contact Gilardi & Co. For more information about refunds, contact Gilardi & Co. at 844-319-2124 and go to WesternUnionRemission.com. Learn more from the FTC at Western Union Refunds.
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In reply to Will there be a way to verify by Kim B
Are you asking how a bank can verify the validity of a check that is presented? The checks are issued by United States v. The Western Union Company. If you have a question about a check, please call the refund administrator at 1-844-319-2124.
In reply to Are you asking how a bank can by FTC Staff
In reply to My check came from the US by PYpumpkin
The refund checks that we announced in this blog post say United States v. The Western Union Company on the check, and they come with a letter that explains why you're getting the check.
They don't say US Treasury.
In reply to My check came from the US by PYpumpkin
In reply to Are you asking how a bank can by FTC Staff
In reply to Can I still refund my money? by Yanzie
No, the deadline has passed to ask for a refund from this program.
But you can still report the problem. If you lost money to Western Union, call the Western Union Fraud Hotline at 800-448-1492. If you used MoneyGram, call the Customer Care Center at 1‑800‑926‑9400.
And also report to the FTC at www.FTC.gov/Complaint.
In reply to No, the deadline has passed by FTC Staff
In reply to I was scammed out of all my by Jeb
Did you get a form from Gilardi & Co. that showed how much you sent through Western Union? Gilardi & Co. is the refund administrator that handles Western Union refunds for the US Department of Justice.
People who signed and returned those forms are getting refunds now.
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In reply to I misplaced my letter that by Don't orlandoj…
If you have a question about Western Union refunds, contact Gilardi & Co. at 844-319-2124 or send email to info@WesternUnionRemission.com.
In reply to Did you get a form from by FTC Staff
In reply to yes i'm sorry to inform you by marina52
The refund administrator is still reviewing some claims.
Some people will get refunds now, and some people will get refunds later this year. You call the administrator at 1-844-319-2124 if you have a question about the documents you sent.
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In reply to Wondful news, will the people by Margit Katharina
Yes: The first refunds are going to people inside the US and outside the US, if they signed and returned a pre-filled claim form and agreed with the dollar amount stated on the form.
The refund administrator, Gilardi & Co., continues to verify claims that need additional information. Other people who filed claims will get refunds later this year.
In reply to Yes: The first refunds are by FTC Staff
In reply to Yes: The first refunds are by FTC Staff
In reply to I signed & returned my pre by Chevygurl1
In reply to I signed & returned my pre by Chevygurl1
In reply to I signed & returned my pre by Chevygurl1
In reply to Yes: The first refunds are by FTC Staff
In reply to So when is later this year? by Donna
In reply to Hi! just got my letter today. by Hagen
In reply to When was this published so by Judy
On January 19, 2017, we published a blog global settlement with the FTC and the US Department of Justice, when Western Union agreed to return $586 million to people and create a real and strong anti-fraud program.
In reply to How did some people get by KAS
In reply to I qualify, but never received by medprofessor
For more information about refunds, contact Gilardi & Co. at 844-319-2124.
In reply to I have had to move a lot by JustJoey18
Did you file a claim with Gilardi & Co. before May 31, 2018? The refunds we're writing about in this blog are going to people who filed claims and are already involved in the refund process. If you filed a claim and are involved in the refund process, you can call the refund administrator at 1-844-319-2124 to ask about your claim.
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Walmart to Walmart transactions are not related to these refunds.