Get Wells Fargo Money Debt by the Application Deadline
As you may recall, banking giant Wells Fargo was implicated in a 2016 fraud scandal that resulted in a nearly $ 150 million class action lawsuit settlement.
If you are affected by the fake account scheme, you can claim your share of the settlement by July 7th (the previous deadline was February 8th, but it has been extended). According to Business Insider , Wells Fargo notifies victims via email.
“If you believe that Wells Fargo has opened a checking account, savings account, credit card or line of credit for you without your permission, or if you have acquired identity theft protection from us, you may be eligible for compensation from this fund,” says in the statement. sent to customers by email on April 20th. “If you file a claim, you may be eligible for a refund of fees, compensation for possible impact on your credit, and an additional cash payment based on any money left in the fund after benefits and costs were paid. out. “
You can submit your grievance by mail or submit it online here (and you can find out more on this site ). If you need help, you can call 1-866-431-8549 to speak with someone in person.
BI also advises that even if you have already received compensation from the bank, you can still file a class action claim. Wells Fargo has already paid millions to people who had unauthorized accounts in their name and owed federal regulators $ 1 billion for isolated indiscretions. If you are unsure if you have been harmed, check your credit report for unauthorized accounts.