The Sales Mentor Refunds
Consumers who lost money to Sales Mentor's telemarketing training programs (Sales Closer Academy, Inbound Closer, Inbound Closer Accelerator, Sales Pro Academy) between 2018 and 2022.
Consumers who lost money to Sales Mentor's telemarketing training programs (Sales Closer Academy, Inbound Closer, Inbound Closer Accelerator, Sales Pro Academy) between 2018 and 2022. Payout: More than $960,000 distributed via PayPal to 8,174 consumers. No proof of purchase is required to file. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Consumers who lost money to Sales Mentor's telemarketing training programs (Sales Closer Academy, Inbound Closer, Inbound Closer Accelerator, Sales Pro Academy) between 2018 and 2022.
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 hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- You must accept the PayPal payment within 30 days or you may lose it.
- No claim form exists — if you did not receive a PayPal payment automatically, you were not included in this distribution round.
- Do not share personal financial information with anyone claiming to be a refund administrator outside the official FTC channels.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
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.
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1Check your PayPal account for a payment from the FTC refund program.
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2Accept the PayPal payment within 30 days of receiving it — payments not accepted within that window may be forfeited.
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3If you believe you qualified but did not receive a payment, contact the settlement administrator JND Legal Administration at 877-753-2846.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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How we verified this record
Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
- Official claim link queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who lost money to Sales Mentor's telemarketing training programs (Sales Closer Academy, Inbound Closer, Inbound Closer Accelerator, Sales Pro Academy) between 2018 and 2022.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Consumers who receive a PayPal payment should accept it within 30 days.
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Refund Distribution (January 2025): The FTC is sending PayPal payments to 8,174 consumers.
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Estimated payout
More than $960,000 distributed via PayPal to 8,174 consumers.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
JND Legal Administration
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC is sending PayPal payments to 8,174 consumers.
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Court case number
3:23-cv-01277
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
FTC automatically sends PayPal payments to identified consumers; no separate claim form needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Consumers who receive a PayPal payment should accept it within 30 days.
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Case name
Federal Trade Commission v. Traffic and Funnels, LLC et al
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the The Sales Mentor settlement legitimate?
Yes — the The Sales Mentor settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by JND Legal Administration under case 3:23-cv-01277 in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. 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 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Consumers who lost money to Sales Mentor's telemarketing training programs (Sales Closer Academy, Inbound Closer, Inbound Closer Accelerator, Sales Pro Academy) between 2018 and 2022.
How much can I get from the The Sales Mentor settlement?
More than $960,000 distributed via PayPal to 8,174 consumers. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
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: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will The Sales Mentor Refunds pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official The Sales Mentor Refunds claim form?
No claim form is needed — FTC automatically sends PayPal payments to identified consumers; no separate claim form needed 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.
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.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (JND Legal Administration).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.