Thousands of military servicemembers were defrauded by the New York-based Harris Jewelry, which falsely claimed that purchases would improve credit scores, and required servicemembers to buy unnecessary protection plans.
In 2022, the Federal Trade Commission and 18 states, including Virginia, reached a $34.2 million settlement with Harris Jewelry after discovering the company misrepresented its financing terms.
Under the settlement, the company was ordered to refund millions of dollars to servicemembers, including more than $1 million in restitution for over 3,800 Virginia consumers.
“Thousands of Virginia servicemembers were misled and defrauded by Harris Jewelry’s predatory business practices, and it’s crucial that they take advantage of this final opportunity to recover the money they are owed,” Attorney General Jason Miyares said. “I urge all eligible Virginians to submit their claims as soon as possible.”
Miyares is urging Virginia servicemembers and veterans who were defrauded to file a claim for refunds by the Dec. 21 deadline.
A federal court ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims portal after closing it prematurely to allow active duty servicemembers and veterans who purchased items from the retailer, including Lifetime Jewelry and Watch Protection Plans, to request refunds.
Servicemembers who purchased items, paid for protection plans, and have not yet filed claims, should visit Harris Jewelry’s website to submit their refund requests before the Dec. 21 deadline.
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