How to know if a settlement email is legit

A real class action notice names the case, points to an official administrator domain, and never asks for crypto or gift cards. Paste the sender at /verify or read the checks below before you enter personal data.

Quick answer

Legit senders use the settlement administrator domain—not random Gmail.

Real notices cite a case name and court-approved administrator.

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What a real notice looks like

Court-approved programs email from the settlement administrator or their vendor (Epiq, Kroll, etc.)—not from the brand's marketing team and not from a personal address. The body should name the settlement, deadline, and link to a domain that matches the mailed notice or court PDF.

Red flags in your inbox

Pay-to-file, unlock payout, or crypto/gift card requests
Shortened links (bit.ly, t.co) instead of the administrator domain
Urgent threats unrelated to a named court case
Display name says "Amazon Settlement" but the From address is unrelated

What to do next

Paste the sender at /verify. Then open the official link from your paper notice—not the email alone. You can also browse settlements or run /check to see if Oyster matches your email to open claims.

FAQ

Can scammers fake settlement emails?

Yes. Display names are easy to spoof. Check the sender domain and compare the claim URL to the administrator site on your mailed notice.

Should I click the link in a settlement email?

Only after you verify the domain matches the official administrator. When unsure, type the URL from your notice manually or use /verify first.

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