Apple Gift Card Class Action
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About this claim
If you are in Canada, bought an iTunes, App Store or Apple Music gift card between January 1, 2016 and September 16, 2026, gave its code to a scammer you did not know, reported the fraud (to Apple, your bank, the store, the police or another authority), and were not fully repaid, you may be eligible for a share of a $1,250,000 settlement.
Who may be eligible
- You are a person in Canada.
- You bought one or more iTunes, App Store or Apple Music gift cards between January 1, 2016 and September 16, 2026.
- You gave the gift card's redemption code to someone you did not know who asked for it under false pretenses.
- You lost money that was not fully refunded or otherwise made up to you by Apple or anyone else.
- You reported the fraud, for example to Apple, the store where you bought the card, your bank or credit card company, the police, or another fraud-reporting authority.
- You are not a defendant or related person, an employee of a law firm involved in the case or their immediate family member, or a judge assigned to the case or their staff or immediate family member, and you did not opt out of the class.
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The checker asks these questions. Use the Check Eligibility button to answer them and see a result.
- Are you a person in Canada?
- Did you buy one or more iTunes, App Store or Apple Music gift cards between January 1, 2016 and September 16, 2026?
- Did you give the redemption code of the gift card to someone you did not know who asked for it under false pretenses?For example, a scammer who pretended to be a government agency, a company or someone else to get the code from you.
- Is some or all of your loss still not refunded or otherwise made up to you by Apple or anyone else?If you got back only part of your loss, answer Yes.
- Did you report the fraud?A report to Apple, the store, your bank or credit card company, the police, or another fraud-reporting authority counts.
- Are you a defendant or related person, an employee of a law firm involved in the case or their immediate family member, or a judge assigned to the case or their staff or immediate family member?
Verified report to Apple
- Did you report the gift card fraud to Apple?You do not need to choose a category; the Claims Administrator decides which one applies when it reviews your claim.
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This class action was started in Ontario against Apple Inc., Apple Value Services LLC and Apple Canada Inc. on behalf of people in Canada who were tricked by scammers into handing over the codes from iTunes, App Store or Apple Music gift cards. The case claimed that these people did not get full refunds or compensation for their losses. Apple did not run the scams, denies that it had any responsibility to provide refunds, and denies all wrongdoing. None of the claims were proven in court.
Apple agreed to pay CAD $1,250,000 to settle the case, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement on September 16, 2026. After court-approved legal fees, administration costs and taxes are paid, the rest of the money will be shared among eligible people who file approved claims between October 23, 2026 and February 20, 2027.
Claim types
This case covers more than one type of claim. Each has its own payment, proof requirements, and eligibility. Review the type that applies to you.
Verified report to Apple
For eligible claimants whose report of the fraud to Apple can be verified by the Claims Administrator using information provided by Apple. These claimants share 75% of the remaining settlement funds in proportion to their eligible loss.
Payment: Proportional share of 75% of the remaining settlement funds, based on your eligible loss
Proof: Documents required
Who qualifies
- You reported the fraud to Apple, and the Claims Administrator can verify your report using information provided by Apple.
Other eligible claimants
For eligible claimants whose report to Apple cannot be verified, including people who reported the fraud to someone other than Apple. These claimants share 25% of the remaining settlement funds equally, as a flat-rate payment.
Payment: Equal flat-rate share of 25% of the remaining settlement funds
Proof: Documents required
Who qualifies
- You are an eligible class member whose report to Apple cannot be verified, for example because you reported the fraud to the store, your bank, the police or another fraud-reporting authority instead.
How to Submit Your Claim
- Online claims portalhttps://www.giftcardsettlement.ca
- Submit by Email[email protected]
- Submit by MailVerita Global, Apple Gift Card Administrator, PO Box 3355, London, ON N6A 4K3
Claim Administrator
- Verita Global
- Phone1-888-808-3269
- Websitehttps://www.giftcardsettlement.ca
- Email[email protected]
- MailVerita Global, Apple Gift Card Administrator, PO Box 3355, London, ON N6A 4K3
Class Counsel
- Sotos LLP
- MailSotos LLP, 55 University Ave., Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5J 2H7
- Phone416-977-0007
- Toll-free1-888-977-9806
- Email[email protected]
Class members can get free help with their claim from the claims administrator listed above.
Settlement Notices
Opting out
The deadline to opt out was and has passed. Opting out is no longer available. Class members who did not opt out remain in the class and are bound by the outcome.
Objecting
The deadline to object was and has passed. Objections can no longer be filed. The court considers the objections it received when deciding whether to approve the settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim?
Claims can be filed from October 23, 2026 until 11:59 p.m. ET on February 20, 2027. Paper claim forms sent by mail must be postmarked no later than February 20, 2027.
How much will I receive?
There is no fixed payment amount. After fees and costs are paid from the $1,250,000 fund, 75% is shared in proportion to loss among claimants whose report to Apple can be verified, and 25% is shared equally among other eligible claimants, so your payment depends on the number and value of approved claims.
What proof do I need to submit?
You need valid government identification, proof that you bought the gift card(s) (such as a receipt, bank or credit card statement, or screenshot), and proof that you reported the fraud. You do not need a sworn affidavit or a long written explanation.
Do I have to have reported the fraud directly to Apple?
No. Proof of reporting to Apple, the store where you bought the card, your bank or credit card company, the police, or another recognized fraud-reporting authority, including a government authority, is acceptable. Everyone uses the same claim form and the Claims Administrator decides which payment category applies to you.
What happens after I submit my claim?
The Claims Administrator will review your claim, may contact you for more information (giving you at least 30 days to respond), and will tell you whether it is approved or rejected. If you disagree with the decision, you can request an appeal within 30 days of the decision notice, and if you choose payment by cheque, $2 will be deducted.
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