Guides
Plain-English guides.
How class actions work, how to file, what proof you need, and how to spot scams.
- How Class Action Settlements Work
A plain-English guide to how US consumer class action settlements are created, approved, and paid out.
- How to File a Class Action Claim
Step-by-step instructions for finding the official claim form, checking eligibility, and submitting before the deadline.
- Proof of Purchase in Class Actions
When you need receipts, when a sworn attestation is enough, and how no-proof tiers work in consumer settlements.
- How Long Until You Get Your Settlement Check?
Typical timelines from claim deadline to payment, and why some cases take longer than others.
- How to Spot Class Action Scams
Verify settlement notices, avoid fee scams, and confirm you are on the real administrator website.
- Data Breach Class Action Settlements
How privacy and data-breach settlements work, typical payouts, and where to find open cases.