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ARTICLE · 26 FEBRUARY 2021

I Received A Payment From A Class Action. How Do I Know If It Is Legitimate?

At one time or another, you may have received notification that you are eligible to participate in a class action. The notice will tell you how to file a claim

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At one time or another, you may have received notification that you are eligible to participate in a class action. The notice will tell you how to file a claim, usually by completing an online form on a website dedicated to the administration of the class action. Sometimes you may be required to provide a receipt or other proof of purchase or entitlement.

After you file your claim to receive payment, and the deadline to file claims has passed, the claims administrator reviews and processes the claims received. This process can typically take anywhere from a year to 18 months.

If you are entitled to receive compensation from the class action, you will receive your payment one year to 18 months after you filed your claim. You may be paid by electronic transfer, by cheque, or through another method.

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