Step-by-step claim guide
How to Claim False Advertising & Labeling Settlements
Every false advertising & labeling settlement below shows whether its official evidence is accepted, linked, or under review — so you can see who may qualify, the deadline, and whether you need proof, then file through the official form. Filing a real claim is always free.
The process
How to claim, step by step
- 1 Check whether you're covered. Each False Advertising & Labeling settlement below lists who qualifies — the company, the time period, and the product or service. Match it against your own records before you file.
- 2 Open the official claim form. Use only the official link on the settlement's own page here — never a look-alike site, and never one that asks you to pay to claim.
- 3 Gather what the form asks for. Some False Advertising & Labeling claims need nothing but your contact details; others ask for a receipt, an account number, or the Claim ID from your mailed notice. Each record shows whether proof is required.
- 4 File before the deadline. Late claims are rejected — the claim deadline for each settlement is listed below, so file the moment you confirm you qualify.
- 5 Save your confirmation and watch for payment. Keep the confirmation number after you submit, then watch for a check or electronic payment once the administrator finishes reviewing claims.
Published directory
False Advertising & Labeling settlements you can claim now
AdvoCare Refunds
The FTC caught AdvoCare running a pyramid scheme and got more than $149 million back for the people who lost money selling its products. If you were an AdvoCare distributor who came out in the red, you were likely already identified and paid.
AH Media Group Refunds
The FTC is paying people charged for AH Media Group free-trial cosmetics and weight-loss offers who never cashed their earlier check — this round pays by PayPal.
Alliance
Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. stockholders who held Class A common stock through the company's 2023 merger with Adara Acquisition Corp. are covered by a $511,000 cash settlement of a Delaware Court of Chancery lawsuit, McKnight v. Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp., Case No. 2023-0383-LWW. You may qualify if you held redeemable stock but did not redeem it by December 8, 2022, or held unredeemed stock when the merger closed on February 10, 2023. No claim form is required; Strategic Claims Services, the settlement administrator, pays eligible class members directly, pro rata, once the Court approves the settlement and any appeals conclude.
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (formerly American Express Financial Corporation)
On December 1, 2005, the SEC settled market-timing charges against American Express Financial Corporation, now Ameriprise Financial, Inc., ordering $10 million in disgorgement plus a $5 million civil penalty — $15 million total, paid into an SEC Fair Fund. If you held shares in the affected AXP Funds between 2002 and 2003 and lost money to undisclosed market-timing trades, you are covered. The SEC ordered the fund's disbursement on Apr. 15, 2019, and payments went out automatically — no claim form was ever required from investors.
Ann M. Vick
Investors who bought promissory notes from Ann M. Vick or AMV Investments LLC and lost money may receive a share of a court-ordered distribution fund. No claim filing is required — distributions go out automatically.
Aqua Finance Refunds
Aqua Finance and door-to-door dealers deceived customers about the real cost of water filter and softener financing — people ended up with far more debt than they were told. Over $19.8 million is being sent back to nearly 30,000 affected consumers automatically.
BCO Consulting Refunds
6,269 checks totalling $743,230 are going to people who paid BCO Consulting for student debt relief that impersonated the Department of Education.
Bioness $8.9 Million Securities Class Action Settlement
Holders of Bioness, Inc. common stock as of March 30, 2021 share an $8.9 million securities settlement, paid after fees and expenses.
Blueprint to Wealth Settlement
4,208 payments totalling $666,631 are going to people who paid for a Blueprint to Wealth business opportunity membership.
Care.com Refunds
194,207 payments totalling more than $8.1 million are going to Care.com job seekers and posters harmed by its earnings and cancellation claims.
Career Step Refunds
Career Step, an online vocational training company, was ordered to refund students who paid for its programs between 2018 and 2024. If you were one of those students, refunds went out automatically — no claim form required.
Chinaxd
China XD shareholders affected by the derivative claims and proposed merger are covered by this settlement.
Common questions
False Advertising & Labeling settlement claims — FAQ
Do I need proof to claim a False Advertising & Labeling settlement?
It depends on the settlement. Some require no proof at all; others ask for a receipt, an account number, or the Claim ID from your mailed notice. Each record below shows its proof requirement.
How much will I get paid?
Payouts vary by settlement and by how many people file. Each record shows the stated payout where the official source provides one — the final amount is set by the settlement administrator, not by us.
Is it free to file a claim?
Yes. Filing a legitimate False Advertising & Labeling settlement claim is always free. You never pay to claim, and SettleSignal never takes a cut of any payout.
How do I know a settlement is legitimate?
Every settlement here is checked against the official court or administrator source before it is published, and the verification date is shown. Always file through the official claim form linked on the record.
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