Email check Tabak vs Apple

I received an email Tabak vs Apple qualified settlement Fund $200

is this a scam??photo of a check in my name from checkbook inc c/o tabak vs Apple Qualified Settlement Fund

it has a link “click here to deposit this check”

iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 6:38 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2025 7:44 PM

Of course it is a scam. If you were to click on the link you would likely be asked to confirm who you are by providing your name, bank account number, etc.

Never respond to nor provide any financial or personal information to such unsolicited emails.

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Jan 30, 2025 3:13 AM in response to markmisky

The selection of payment method was e-check or "offline" (mail). I chose offline but also received the settlement "check" email last night. They have ALL the correct info and the Name ID matches but I'm still sketptical since I wanted a mailed check and got this questionable email. I called the number on my paperwork and left a message but don't expects a reply since their lengthy message ignores the fact that the settlement isn't even open to join anymore and the prompts act like you can still throw your hat in on this one!

Jan 30, 2025 7:31 AM in response to ALRUI

You of course don't give that info to just anyone. Only provide it, in a case like this, where you know the handlers are using it only for the purpose of depositing your funds.


Again, this a common way of transferring such settlement proceeds. It's been done for decades.


As far as the check? Haven't seen one, but it may be there as a choice for the recipient to deposit the proceeds themselves rather than supplying the bank info. How they would then prevent you from doing both, I don't know.

Jan 30, 2025 1:33 PM in response to SPGirl63

Smart! I did the same with my credit union account that's been dormant with only the minimum $5 in it. I have seen it post yet but I believe now this is legit just an odd way of doing things. I believe they did it this way so some would refuse or question it as when the claim period is up guess who gets to keep whats left? The same lawyers that reaped 10's of millions in the case!

Feb 5, 2025 12:18 PM in response to TheresaU1

So I went to my bank and as we scrolled through the screens the option of signing in to your bank account (with a password) on line vs just the manual input of routing number and account number came up. We agreed that the manual input was safer as no password is required. Did that and the deposit appeared instantaneously in my account. Will of course be on the lookout for any suspicious activity.

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