$586M Western Union Fraud Victim Remission Phase 3 — Full Loss Recovery for Scam Victims (2004-2020)

vs. Western Union

Payout Range

$50 – $10000

Deadline

8/19/2026

Time Left

80 days

About this settlement

The Western Union Phase 3 Remission Program allows victims of fraud who sent money through Western Union between 2004 and 2020 to receive full refunds for their losses. This phase is open for claims until August 19, 2026, and aims to compensate individuals who were scammed into sending money via wire transfers.

Who is eligible

  • Must reside in: CA, UT
  • Must have had an account with the defendant

Who is in the settlement class

Individuals who sent money through Western Union between January 1, 2004 and March 9, 2020 and were victims of fraud.

How to claim

This settlement has the following claim path.

Full Loss Recovery

Varies

Victims can receive a full refund of the verified transfer amount.

Documentation required: 10-digit MTCN, sent date, and sent amount required per transfer; receipts and supporting documents uploadable online.

Included: credit monitoring

This settlement includes free credit monitoring and identity protection for 24 months through CyEx Financial Shield Complete. You can usually claim this in addition to cash.

How to file

This settlement accepts online and mail claim submissions. Pick whichever is easier.

Official settlement information

https://openclassactions.com/settlements/western-union-fraud-victims-remission-phase-3.php

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