If you cleaned homes or did handyman jobs through the Handy app any time from 2019 to late 2024, check your mail: the FTC started sending refund checks this week, and there is nothing you need to file.
What Was Announced?
The Federal Trade Commission began mailing more than $2.7 million in refund checks on July 7, 2026 to 62,893 people who worked through the Handy platform — the gig app for home cleaning and handyman services owned by Angi. The money comes from the FTC and New York Attorney General's January 2025 settlement with Handy Technologies over allegations that the company deceived workers about earnings and docked their pay with undisclosed fees and fines.The refunds are automatic. Recipients were identified from settlement records covering people who worked on the platform between January 2019 and November 2024, and the distribution is administered by Simpluris. There is no claim form, no application, and no deadline to apply — but checks must be cashed within 90 days of the mailing date.
What Did the FTC Say Handy Did?
According to the FTC and New York AG complaint, Handy lured workers with inflated earnings claims — advertising rates like up to $45 an hour for handyman work and $62 an hour for lawn care — when the large majority of workers in many markets earned far less. The agencies also alleged Handy charged workers fees and fines it failed to disclose clearly, further cutting take-home pay. Handy settled the claims without the allegations being proven in court, and the settlement funds are what is now being returned to workers.Got a Check? What to Know
- The checks are legitimate — cash or deposit yours within 90 days, after which it expires.
- The FTC never asks you to pay a fee, verify a bank login, or "confirm" personal information to release a refund. Anyone who does — by phone, text, or email — is running a scam.
- If you worked for Handy during the period but received no check, the refunds section of the FTC's website lists the Handy Technologies case with instructions for reaching the distribution administrator. Avoid third-party "refund recovery" services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is getting a Handy Technologies FTC refund check?
The FTC is sending 62,893 checks totaling more than $2.7 million to people who worked through the Handy platform — cleaners, handymen, and other home-service professionals — between January 2019 and November 2024. Recipients were identified from Handy's records; there is no claim form and no application.
Is the Handy refund check real?
Yes. The checks come from the FTC's settlement with Handy Technologies, announced with the New York Attorney General in January 2025 over deceptive earnings claims and undisclosed fees charged to workers. The distribution is administered by Simpluris and checks began mailing July 7, 2026. Cash your check within 90 days. The FTC never asks you to pay a fee or share account credentials to receive a refund — anyone who does is a scammer.
What did the FTC say Handy did wrong?
The FTC and New York Attorney General alleged Handy advertised inflated earnings — such as up to $45 per hour for handyman work and $62 per hour for lawn care — that the large majority of workers in many markets never made, and charged workers undisclosed fees and fines that further cut their pay. Handy, an Angi company, settled the claims; the settlement funds these refunds.
What if I worked for Handy but didn't get a check?
Refunds went to workers identified in the settlement records for January 2019 through November 2024. If you believe you qualify but received nothing, use the refunds section of the FTC's website (ftc.gov/refunds), which lists the Handy Technologies case and how to reach the distribution administrator. Do not trust third-party sites or callers offering to recover your refund for a fee.
Sources
• FTC — FTC sends more than $2.7 million to consumers harmed by Handy Technologies (July 2026)• FTC — Handy Technologies refund program page
• FTC — FTC, New York Attorney General take action against Handy Technologies (January 2025)
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