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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When checks were mailed in March 2020, Gilardi & Co. updated Frequently Asked Question #8. on its website. Part of the answer says "Additional decisions are anticipated in the next 120 days."
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Since March, Gilardi & Co. has sent checks to people in the US and in other countries.
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Gilardi & Co. is managing the refund process for the US Department of Justice. The Department of Justice started distributing checks in March 2020. The checks don't come from Western Union. You don't have to pay a fee to get a refund check.
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