Consumers could benefit from a $7.2 million settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and HomeAdvisor resolving claims that the home project platform duped contractors and small businesses.
According to the FTC, HomeAdvisor used false and misleading claims that it could provide high-quality, genuinely sourced leads for home service providers. The company allegedly used these claims to dupe contractors and other small businesses into paying for memberships for HomeAdvisor and mHelpDesk, an optional HomeAdvisor service.
HomeAdvisor is a platform that purportedly connects homeowners and professionals to accomplish home improvement tasks.
HomeAdvisor agreed to a $7.2 million settlement to resolve the FTC lawsuit. Of this amount, $3 million is being returned to 110,372 businesses that paid for HomeAdvisor memberships; 91,273 businesses that paid for a mHelpDesk membership can file a claim to receive an additional payment of $59.99.
HomeAdvisor False Advertising FTC Refunds Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- Anyone who was charged for a mHelpDesk membership and received a refund notification from the FTC
- Estimated Amount: $59.99
- Proof of Purchase: Claim number
- Claim Form Deadline: 02/26/2024
- Case Name & Number:
- In the Matter of HomeAdvisor Inc., a corporation d/b/a Angi Leads, d/b/a HomeAdvisor powered by Angi, FTC File Number 1923106, Docket No. 9407, before the Federal Trade Commission
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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