Wells Fargo agreed to a $3.75 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming the bank facilitated an Equitybuild Ponzi scheme that cost consumers millions.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim that Wells Fargo acted as the depository bank in the Equitybuild investment scheme. According to the plaintiffs, the bank is partially responsible for the losses they sustained as a result of the Ponzi scheme.

The Equitybuild scheme aimed to buy and flip investment properties in Chicago that would later generate rental income. In reality, Equitybuild founders allegedly pocketed the money without investing.

Wells Fargo hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $3.75 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve allegations it played a role in the Equitybuild scheme.

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Wells Fargo, Equitybuild Investment Scheme Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Individuals who invested in the Equitybuild scheme and lost money as a result of the investment.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase: Documentation of losses, if claimants wish to contest their “Amount of Loss”
Claim Form Deadline: 06/08/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Chang, et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Case No. 4:19-cv-01973-HSG, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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!

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Bottom Line

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