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Refunds from FTC, CFPB, and Class Action News

This week, check if you qualify for refunds from the FTC and CFPB. Also, learn how the Department of Justice helps consumers in class action cases.

This week in 60 seconds

  • The FTC has new refund programs, including one for Avast users [4].
  • The CFPB helps consumers get money back from companies breaking the law [11].
  • The Department of Justice reviews class action settlements to protect you [6].

Avast users can now claim refunds

In one line: If you paid for Avast antivirus software, you might get money back from the FTC [4].

What happened

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an Avast Settlement [4].
  • This settlement began in October 2026 [4].
  • The FTC creates refund programs to return money to people harmed by unfair or deceptive business practices [4].

Why it matters to you

  • You could get a refund if you were a customer of Avast and paid for their software [4].
  • Always check the FTC website for active refund programs [4].

Quick facts

  • Who is affected: People who paid for Avast antivirus software [4]
  • Deadline to file: October 2026 [4]
  • How to act: Contact Rust Consulting, Inc. at 1-866-290-0165 [4]

CFPB secures payments for consumers

In one line: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) works to get money back to consumers harmed by financial companies [11].

What happened

  • The CFPB takes action against companies that break financial laws [12].
  • When they do, they often make sure harmed consumers get payments [11].
  • The CFPB lists cases where consumers received compensation [11].

Why it matters to you

  • If you have had issues with a financial company, the CFPB might be able to help you [11, 12].
  • They work to ensure fair treatment in financial services [12].

Quick facts

  • Who is affected: Consumers harmed by financial companies that violated laws [11]
  • How to act: Check the CFPB's website for specific cases or report issues [11, 12]

Justice Department reviews class action settlements

In one line: The Department of Justice (DOJ) steps in to ensure class action settlements are fair for consumers [6].

What happened

  • The DOJ sometimes opposes class action settlements if they seem unfair [6, 7, 8].
  • They review agreements for things like attorney fees or how much consumers get [6, 7].

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  • They also helped amend a cookie settlement to give consumers more value [9].

Why it matters to you

  • This means the government is looking out for your interests in big lawsuits [6, 7, 9].
  • They want to make sure you get a fair share if you are part of a class action [6, 9].

Quick facts

  • Who is affected: Consumers involved in class action lawsuits [6, 7]
  • How to act: Stay informed about class actions you are part of; the DOJ may intervene on your behalf [6, 7, 9]

The Department of Justice sometimes files briefs in court to argue for better outcomes for consumers in class action cases [8].

This weekly briefing is generated from publicly available materials (SEC, FTC, DOJ, CFPB, CourtListener) for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify details with the linked primary sources.

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