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Western Union Consumer Fraud Remission Settlement
Western Union is distributing up to $586 million to victims of fraud schemes facilitated through its money transfer service, with Phase 3 claims open until August 19, 2026.
Full compensation for verified losses (eligible loss amount minus any previous refunds received). Approximately $155 million remains available from the original $586 million forfeiture.
Who may qualify
You sent a wire transfer through Western Union between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 due to fraud (grandparent scams, lottery/sweepstakes scams, romance scams, or other consumer fraud schemes). No U.S. citizenship required. Previously denied claimants from Phase 1-2 whose transactions now fall within the extended period have already received automatic grants.
Individuals who sent money through Western Union between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 and lost funds to fraud schemes. U.S. citizenship is not required; international victims are eligible.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- August 19, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Submit Western Union receipt, money-transfer form, or 10-digit Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN) plus description of the fraud scheme. Western Union maintains records for 10 years if you need copies.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Verita Global LLC (formerly Gilardi & Co. LLC) 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 Verita Global LLC (formerly Gilardi & Co. LLC) 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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Common questions
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Individuals who sent money through Western Union between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 and lost funds to fraud schemes. U.S. citizenship is not required; international victims are eligible.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is August 19, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Western Union Consumer Fraud Remission Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Western Union Consumer Fraud Remission Settlement claim form?
No separate claim form is required for this settlement — eligible class members are handled through the official administrator or government program. Confirm details on the official source.
How do I file a claim?
File online at veritaconnect.com/WesternUnionRemissionPhase3/Claimant, mail a completed petition (postmarked by August 19, 2026), or respond to a prefilled petition if you received one. Filing is free and no attorney is required.
What documentation do I need?
Submit your Western Union receipt, money-transfer send form, the 10-digit Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), and details describing the fraud. If you don't have the MTCN, provide sender name, recipient details, transfer date, amount, and location.
How much compensation will I receive?
You receive full compensation for your verified loss amount minus any previous refunds already received. Approximately $155 million remains available for Phase 3 claimants.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen?
No. U.S. citizenship is not required. International victims of Western Union fraud are eligible to file a petition for remission.
What if I was denied in Phase 1 or 2?
If your transaction falls within the new Phase 3 window (through March 9, 2020) but was outside the original period, you received an automatic grant letter on May 21, 2026 with a check. No action needed.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
No claim form is needed — confirm the automatic refund on the official source.
Listed on the official settlement website (Verita Global LLC (formerly Gilardi & Co. LLC)).
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 9, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.