An article in today's OREGONIAN "complaint desk" column says: LEGIT!
but with a caution: "Fraudsters can create copy-cat scams on the heels of such letters, so be sure your letter refers to
www.ccfsettlement.com 800-945-9890 or P.O. box 290, Philadelphia, PA 19105-0290.
Also don't trust any such missive coming via email."
(edit) Here's a cut & paste of the entire article:
Complaint Desk
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Help for frustrated consumers
Don't toss this mail offer
Folks have grown so skeptical about mail offers that many may miss out on an early holiday gift delivered in recent days.
Dated Nov. 23, 2007, with an official yet strangely vague letterhead -- "U.S. District Court Settlement Administrator" -- the letter informs Visa, Mastercard or Diners Club credit, debit or ATM cardholders of a $336 million class-action settlement.
It's legit, folks -- get that form mailed before the May 30 deadline.
The suit refunds cardholders nationwide who were overcharged for foreign transactions from Feb. 1, 1996, to Nov. 8, 2006.
Still, skepticism is good -- and some consumers have inquired with authorities about the class-action letter.
Fraudsters can create copy-cat scams on the heels of such letters, so be sure your letter refers to
www.ccfsettlement.com, 800-945-9890 or P.O. Box 290, Philadelphia, PA 19105-0290.
Also, don't trust any such a missive coming via e-mail.
-- Laura Gunderson
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