Helping America Group Refunds
Consumers who paid Helping America Group for debt relief services that falsely promised to pay, settle, or obtain dismissal of debts and improve credit scores.
More than $16 million distributed in first round (27,083 checks); second round of more than $6.5 million sent to those who cashed first check.
Official site: www.ftc.gov
Who may qualify
Consumers who paid Helping America Group for debt relief services that falsely promised to pay, settle, or obtain dismissal of debts and improve credit scores.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — JND Legal Administration issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure JND Legal Administration has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
- Official claim link queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who paid Helping America Group for debt relief services that falsely promised to pay, settle, or obtain dismissal of debts and improve credit scores.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC never requires people to pay money or provide account information to cash a refund check.
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC sent a second round of checks totaling more than $6.5 million to people who cashed their first check.
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Estimated payout
More than $16 million distributed in first round (27,083 checks); second round of more than $6.5 million sent to those who cashed first check.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC sent a second round of checks totaling more than $6.5 million to people who cashed their first check.
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Administrator
JND Legal Administration
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Southern District of Florida
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case No. 17-60907-CIV-ALTONAGA, Southern District of Florida.
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
More than 27,000 refund checks will be distributed to affected individuals across Florida and nationally.
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Court case number
17-60907-CIV-ALTONAGA
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case No. 17-60907-CIV-ALTONAGA, Southern District of Florida.
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No-claim explanation
Checks were automatically mailed to known victims of the Helping America Group debt relief scam; no claim form required.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC provided 27,083 refund checks to victims of the scam.
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Case name
FTC and State of Florida v. Helping America Group (Jeremy Lee Marcus, et al.)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case: Jeremy Lee Marcus, et al. / FTC and State of Florida v. Helping America Group.
Common questions
Is the Helping America Group settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Helping America Group settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by JND Legal Administration under case 17-60907-CIV-ALTONAGA in Southern District of Florida. File only through the official settlement website (www.ftc.gov); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Consumers who paid Helping America Group for debt relief services that falsely promised to pay, settle, or obtain dismissal of debts and improve credit scores.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Helping America Group Refunds pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Helping America Group Refunds claim form?
No claim form is needed — Checks were automatically mailed to known victims of the Helping America Group debt relief scam; no claim form required. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Checks were automatically mailed to known victims of the Helping America Group debt relief scam; no claim form required.
Listed on the official settlement website (JND Legal Administration).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.