Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Western Union Refunds
Court case: United States v. The Western Union Company
If you lost money to a scam while sending a wire transfer through Western Union between 2004 and 2020, you can file a claim to get that money back. The deadline to file is August 19, 2026, and you'll need documentation of your loss.
Official eligibility wordingIndividuals who sent Western Union transfers between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 and were victims of a fraud scheme (grandparent, lottery, romance, sweepstakes scams). Those fully compensated in Phases 1-2 are disqualified. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify Anyone who sent money through Western Union between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 and lost that money to a fraud scheme. You don't have to be a U.S. citizen — international victims can file too.
- Estimated payoutFull Loss Recovery 100% of verified transfer amount (not pro rata); approximately $155 million remaining for Phase 3
- Claim deadlineAugust 19, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needYou need to submit a claim at the official portal with documentation proving you sent money via Western Union and lost it to fraud. Claims must be filed by August 19, 2026.
- CourtU.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
How hard is this claim to file?
What the form asks
- — The 10-digit tracking number associated with your Western Union transfer (Your Western Union money transfer send form or receipt from the time of the transfer)
- — The exact date you sent the Western Union transfer (Your Western Union money transfer send form or receipt)
- — The dollar amount you sent in the Western Union transfer (Your Western Union money transfer send form or receipt)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- Petitioners who were fully compensated in Phases 1 or 2 are disqualified from Phase 3
- Only transfers made between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 qualify — transfers outside this window will be rejected
- Each transfer requires its own 10-digit MTCN, sent date, and sent amount — missing any of these for a transaction will prevent it from being verified
- Filing by mail requires the petition to be postmarked by the deadline, not merely mailed
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.
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Claim deadline
August 19, 2026
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
Victims must have sent Western Union transfers between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 and were the victim of a fraud scheme. Previous full compensation in Phases 1-2 disqualifies applicants.
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Proof requirement
Yes
Filing requires 10-digit MTCN, sent date, and sent amount for each transfer, with capability to upload supporting documents online.
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Payment status
Claim period open
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Estimated payout
Full Loss Recovery 100% of verified transfer amount (not pro rata); approximately $155 million remaining for Phase 3
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Administrator
Verita
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Official claim URL
veritaconnect.com
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Class period start
January 1, 2004
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Class period end
March 9, 2020
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Court
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
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Court case number
1:17-cr-00011-CCC
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Case name
United States v. The Western Union Company
Where to act
Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
