FTC to send $9.8 million in refunds to 65,000 Walmart customers

The FTC will mail refund checks totaling $9.8 million to about 65,000 Walmart customers under a 2025 settlement. The agency alleged the retailer failed to stop scammers from using its money transfer services between 2013 and 2018. Recipients have 90 days to cash their checks.

• About 65,000 consumers will receive FTC checks totaling $9.8 million
• The complaint covered Walmart money transfers from 2013 to 2018
• The settlement requires Walmart to better detect fraud-induced transfers
• Recipients have 90 days to cash the checks