Published
October 16, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The court granted final approval on December 19, 2024. The official site said distribution was expected to begin in early May after the claims period closed.
Current Status
The court granted final approval on December 19, 2024. The official site said distribution was expected to begin in early May after the claims period closed.StatusFinal Approval Granted · Distribution Update PostedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineOctober 31, 2024The claims or election period is closed unless stated otherwise.
Settlement Fund$35 millionDeductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential BenefitApproved losses, subject to allocationEligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Apple retained funds connected to certain gift-card scams after consumers were tricked into sharing redemption codes with third parties. Apple denied wrongdoing and agreed to settle.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered qualifying U.S. consumers who bought App Store or iTunes gift cards from January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2020, gave the codes to unknown third-party scammers, and did not receive full compensation, subject to the notice terms.What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claimants could receive compensation tied to eligible uncompensated gift-card losses, subject to validation, deductions, and the settlement allocation rules.How Claims Were Filed
Claims had to be submitted by October 31, 2024. New claims are no longer accepted.Official information is available at Gift Card Scam Settlement.
Important Dates
• Claim deadline: October 31, 2024• Final approval granted: December 19, 2024
• Distribution: Official site said it was expected to begin in early May
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other court-approved deductions are governed by the settlement documents and orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.Case Information
Barrett v. Apple Inc., Case No. 5:20-cv-04812-EJD, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.Official Website: Gift Card Scam Settlement
Sources
• Official settlement, court, or agency information: Gift Card Scam SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$35 million
Case Title
Barrett v. Apple Inc.
Case Number
5:20-cv-04812-EJD
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Claim Deadline
October 31, 2024
Status
Final Approval Granted · Distribution Update Posted
Official Website
Gift Card Scam Settlement
