Settlement FAQs

is russell v kohls settlement email and gift card legit

by Moshe Maggio Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

What are the terms of the Kohl’s settlement?

The Kohl’s class action settlement was granted initial approval last month after U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner found the terms of the deal to be “fair and reasonable.” According to court documents, Kohl’s will send all customers, who file a valid and timely Claim Form, an equal portion of the settlement fund on a store gift card.

Is this Kohl's coupon real or a scam?

A fake Kohl's coupon is making the rounds on Facebook, and if you aren't careful, you might just end up the victim of a scammer. The coupon promises consumers $100 off everything in the store in celebration of the retailer's 57th anniversary. But it's not real.

Does Kohl’s use “fake sale” price comparison?

Russell alleged that the merchandise he bought was not sold at the “original” price within the three months prior to purchase, which he said was in violation of California law. Kohl’s denies that it used “fake sale” price comparison, or any other wrongdoings, but agreed to settle to avoid the cost of further litigation.

Can You claim a Kohl's coupon as a gift?

Then, in order to claim your "free" gift — in this case the Kohl's coupon — you'll have to sign up to purchase something costly, whether it's goods, services or subscriptions. Don't want to fall victim to these types of scams?

How to tell if an email is a scam?

Look for a mismatched subject line and email body. Many of these scams have an email subject line promising one thing, but the content of the email is something completely different.

How does a coupon scam work?

These viral coupon scams often send a social media user to an illegitimate website or social media page made to look like it belongs to a well-known company or brand.

Is Kohl's coupon fake?

The coupon promises consumers $100 off everything in the store in celebration of the retailer's 57th anniversary. But it's not real.

Do legitimate businesses ask for credit card numbers?

Legitimate businesses do not ask for credit card numbers or banking information for coupons or giveaways. If they do ask for personal information, like an address or email, be sure there's a link to their privacy policy. When in doubt, do a quick web search.

Is the 57th anniversary of the department store real?

But it's not real. While it is the 57th anniversary of the department store as of September, there is no special coupon offer. This fake coupon mimics another variation of the scam that circulated on Facebook in 2016, according to Snopes. Here's how the scam works, according to Snopes.

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