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Consumer Defense Settlement defendant
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Consumer Defense Refunds

$331,000

4,460 payments totalling over $331,000 are going to people who paid the Consumer Defense mortgage relief scam and took a first payment.

Official eligibility wording

People who paid fees to Consumer Defense (or related businesses) in a deceptive mortgage loan relief scam and accepted a first payment are eligible for a second round of refunds. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 22, 2026.

Key facts

  • Who may qualify You may qualify if you paid fees to Consumer Defense or a related business in the deceptive mortgage loan relief scheme and accepted a first payment.
  • Estimated payout4,460 payments totaling over $331,000
  • What you needNothing to file — payment is sent automatically to people the administrator identifies.

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Re-verification in progress 3 / 8 fields checked against the official government refund program page on June 22, 2026
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Every check below was verified against the official government refund program page on June 22, 2026.

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  • Automatic refund

    Yes — automatic, no claim needed

    If you get a check, please cash it within 90 days.
  • No-claim explanation

    Checks are automatically mailed to people who accepted their first payment; no claim form is required.

Where to act

No claim form is needed — the official administrator issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.

No claim needed — payment is automatic

If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.

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Checks are automatically mailed to people who accepted their first payment; no claim form is required.

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SettleSignal summary card for Consumer Defense Refunds — $331,000. Accepted official evidence on file.