Vivint Smart Home Settlement
Court case: United States of America v. Vivint Smart Home Inc.
The FTC found that Vivint Smart Home sales staff stole consumers' personal information to fraudulently apply for and approve financing for home security products, misusing their credit reports in the process. Vivint agreed to pay $20 million to settle the FTC's charges, and the agency sent 470 refund checks totaling nearly $500,000, averaging about $1,056 each. The claims process closed October 9, 2023.
Consumers who did not sign up for Vivint home security and monitoring services but had a Vivint account opened in their name between 2016 and 2019. Payout: FTC sent 470 refund checks worth over $500,000; average payment approximately $1,056. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: October 9, 2023. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
The refund covered consumers who did not sign up for Vivint home security and monitoring services but had a Vivint account opened in their name between 2016 and 2019.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Consumers who did not sign up for Vivint home security and monitoring services but had a Vivint account opened in their name between 2016 and 2019.
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.
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How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as No.
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3Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Rust Consulting, Inc..
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4Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before October 9, 2023.
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5Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- 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
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Claim deadline
October 9, 2023
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who did not sign up for Vivint home security and monitoring services but had a Vivint account opened in their name between 2016 and 2019.
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
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC sent 470 refund checks worth over $500,000 to people who had their credit reports misused by home security company Vivint Smart Home.
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Estimated payout
FTC sent 470 refund checks worth over $500,000; average payment approximately $1,056.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The FTC sent 470 refund checks worth over $500,000 to people who had their credit reports misused by home security company Vivint Smart Home.
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Administrator
Rust Consulting, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Consumers can direct additional questions about these refunds to Rust Consulting Inc. at 1-833-472-1996.
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Class period start
January 1, 2016
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
December 31, 2019
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
2:21-cv-00267-TS
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
United States of America v. Vivint Smart Home Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Vivint Smart Home settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Vivint Smart Home settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Rust Consulting, Inc. under case 2:21-cv-00267-TS in U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. 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 did not sign up for Vivint home security and monitoring services but had a Vivint account opened in their name between 2016 and 2019.
How much can I get from the Vivint Smart Home settlement?
FTC sent 470 refund checks worth over $500,000; average payment approximately $1,056. 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.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is October 9, 2023. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
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 Vivint Smart Home Settlement 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 Vivint Smart Home Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Rust Consulting, Inc.. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Rust Consulting).
Status history
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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.