Is My Class Action Settlement Email Legitimate?
Class action settlement emails often look suspicious because they're sent from unfamiliar domains like @epiqnotice.com, @classactionrebates.com, or @onlinetvsettlement.com. Here's how to verify a settlement email is real vs a phishing scam.
Legitimate settlement administrator domains
The federal court system approves specific settlement administrators. The most common legitimate senders:
Not sure about a specific administrator? Read our full "is it legit?" guide for Epiq, Kroll, Angeion Group, JND, Simpluris, or A.B. Data.
Case-specific subdomains
Legitimate settlements often use case-specific subdomains that include the case name — e.g., @onlinetvsettlement@e.epiqnotice.com is an Epiq subdomain for the "Online TV" data settlement. If the parent domain is on the list above, it's legitimate.
Red flags — signs of a phishing scam
- Asks for your Social Security Number beyond last-4 digits
- Asks for your bank account/routing password
- Charges a fee to file (legitimate class actions are always free)
- Uses urgent/threatening language ("act now or lose your rights")
- Links to a domain that does NOT match the sender domain
- Sender email is from a free provider (Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook) — not a case administrator
How to verify a specific settlement
- Search the case name in Google — legitimate cases have court coverage.
- Check the court filing on PACER (federal cases) or state court records.
- Look up the settlement administrator on their main website — most list every case they administer.
- Never enter your info on the emailed link until you've verified. Instead, search the case name + "settlement administrator" and navigate directly to the site.
Common scam types to watch for
- "You have money from an old class action" — often a phishing lure requiring you to "verify" personal info
- "Your class action refund is pending" — real cases send court notices, not vague pending-refund emails
- Fake settlement website — mimics real administrators; check URL exactly
Class Action Buddy verifies settlements for you
Every settlement in our live settlements list is verified against the court filing + administrator website. Get the app to file only verified, legitimate settlements.