ClaimCalifornians whose Vanilla prepaid gift card balances were drained after package tampering can claim restitution from a fund won by the San Francisco City Attorney. Larger refunds are available with documentation.
Key facts
- Payout
- $15+ per item
- Deadline
- Feb 19, 2027
- Proof
- Proof helps
- Who
- CA only
- Fund
- $1,525,000
- Case
- People of the State of California v. InComm Financial Services, Inc., et al.
- Court
- Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (CGC-23-610333)
- Administrator
- Verita Global
- Official site
- Open in the Claim app
- Verified
- Nov 7, 2026
No proof: up to $15 per card for up to 2 cards ($30). Partial proof: up to 75% of the loss. Complete proof: full loss, no card limit. Needs the card's 11-digit serial number plus card number or photos. Payments expected around June 2027.
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- California resident
- Bought or received a non-reloadable Vanilla prepaid gift card purchased in California between Nov 1, 2019 and Sep 30, 2024
- Could not use some or all of the balance due to unauthorized use you believe came from package tampering
- Not already refunded by InComm
How to file a claim
- Get the Claim app and open the Vanilla Gift Card Tampering Restitution (California) settlement.
- Tap Claim to open the official claim form.
- Add receipts or records if you have them to raise your payment.
- Choose how you want to be paid and submit before Feb 19, 2027.
- Save the confirmation number. Claim keeps it with your filed claims so you can check your payment later.
Is the Vanilla Gift Card Tampering Restitution (California) settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised class action settlement in People of the State of California v. InComm Financial Services, Inc., et al., Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (CGC-23-610333). Claims go through Verita Global on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks for a fee, your bank password or your full Social Security number by text or email.
When will payments be sent?
Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after the court gives final approval, once any appeals end. The administrator pays you directly, often by check, PayPal, Venmo or digital card.
FAQ
Is the Vanilla Gift Card Tampering Restitution (California) settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised settlement (People of the State of California v. InComm Financial Services, Inc., et al., Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (CGC-23-610333)). Claims are handled by Verita Global on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks you for a fee to file.
What is the deadline for the Vanilla Gift Card Tampering Restitution (California) settlement?
Claims must be submitted by Feb 19, 2027.
How much is the Vanilla Gift Card Tampering Restitution (California) payout?
No proof: up to $15 per card for up to 2 cards ($30). Partial proof: up to 75% of the loss. Complete proof: full loss, no card limit. Needs the card's 11-digit serial number plus card number or photos. Payments expected around June 2027.
Do I need proof to file the Vanilla Gift Card Tampering Restitution (California) claim?
Not for the basic payment. Documents can raise your payout.
When will Vanilla Gift Card Tampering Restitution (California) payments be sent?
Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after final approval, once any appeals are resolved.
Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or InComm Financial Services. Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always read the official notice before you file.
