Publishers Clearing House Refunds
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
The FTC is sending checks to eligible Publishers Clearing House customers who were misled by deceptive emails and ordered products. If you receive a check, cash it within 90 days.
Who qualifies
- Anywhere in the United States.
“Checks will be sent to people who ordered a product from Publishers Clearing House after receiving and clicking on one of the emails that the FTC alleged were deceptive.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
There's nothing to file: class members are paid automatically once the settlement is final.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement, run by FTC. The official site is ftc.gov. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
Related settlements
ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.