Western Union FTC Fraud Remission — Phase 3
Closed · Claim deadline was August 19, 2026 · Published July 14, 2026 · Updated September 10, 2026
Am I eligible for the Western Union settlement?
You may qualify if you sent a money transfer through Western Union between Jan. 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 and lost the money to a scam. The class period is January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2027.
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Total settlement fund | $586,000,000 |
| Claim deadline | August 19, 2026 |
| Class period | January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2027 |
| Official claim site | veritaconnect.com |
What is this settlement about?
Western Union forfeited $586 million under a 2017 settlement with federal authorities over allegations that scammers used its money transfer service to defraud consumers, including grandparent and lottery schemes. The FTC is now distributing a third phase of remission payments to victims.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline for the Western Union settlement?
The claim deadline was August 19, 2026. The claim window is closed.
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