REFUNDS

Does the FTC owe you money?

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Where to check

Check

ftc.gov/refunds

Search any company you paid that got in trouble.

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How it arrives

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or PayPal, sometimes automatic

Some programs need a claim form first.

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Cash it fast

90 days

is the usual check window

The date is printed on the check.

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PayPal payments

~30 days

to accept them

Read the email and act before it expires.

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Spot a fake

$0

real FTC refunds are free

The FTC never asks for fees, passwords or gift cards.

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5 steps and how to spot fakes

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