The U.S. Department of Justice has secured nearly $4 million in remission from a Walmart gift card scam.

Walmart gift card scams allegedly started in 2015 when fraudsters instructed victims to purchase Walmart gift cards ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Between 2016 and 2017, Walmart reportedly froze the balances of gift cards suspected to be a part of the fraudulent scheme and the Department of Justice sought this frozen money to refund customers.

Walmart gift card scams can occur in a variety of ways and often target consumers by posing as loved ones in trouble or a legitimate company or government agency.

The Department of Justice filed a complaint for forfeiture of the $3,958,060.84 in gift card balances frozen by Walmart. This money is now available for remission payments.

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Walmart Gift Card Scam Remission Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Consumers who purchased a Walmart gift card between April 1, 2016, and July 31, 2017, as a result of a fraudulent scheme where scammers directed victims to purchase gift cards.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase:
- Documentation of gift card purchases.
Claim Form Deadline: 07/14/2023
Case Name & Number:
- United States of America vs. $3,958,060.84 United States Currency, Case No. 5:22-cv-05026-TLB, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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