Western Union $586 Million Consumer Fraud Remission
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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The Justice Department is returning money from Western Union's $586 million forfeiture to people who were scammed into sending money through Western Union. Petitions for Remission are due by December 31, 2026 (extended from August 19).
Who qualifies
“People who were victims of fraud schemes (such as grandparent, lottery/sweepstakes or job scams) in which they were told to send money through Western Union, and who file a Petition for Remission.”From the court-approved notice
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by December 31, 2026. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement. The official site is westernunionremissionphase3.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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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.