Is this email real?

If you are an Apple user in Québec, then recently you may have received an email that looks like this.

Class Action lawsuit against Apple
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This email says that there is a class action settlement from a case against Apple that entitles you to $25. It has a button at the bottom that requires you to submit your claim.

  • Eligibility: You are eligible because you purchased AppleCare in an Apple Store in Quebec between Dec 29, 2015, and Jan 26, 2023.

  • Automatic Payment: You’ll automatically receive $25 per eligible AppleCare contract—no action needed for this part.

  • Optional Claim (More Money): You can claim up to 50% of the AppleCare price (before tax) by submitting one claim through the official site: www.consumerwarrantyclassaction.com.

  • Deadline: The claim must be submitted by June 23, 2025.

  • One Claim Covers All Purchases: No need to submit multiple claims for multiple AppleCare contracts—one claim per person.

 

The big dilemma here for anyone that is concerned about being scammed, is this email real?

The short answer is, yes, it is legit. The long answer is that there is a high probability that scammers will take notice and mimic this email to trick people into giving up personal info.

While I cannot make a judgment about the email you received without personally examining it, I can explain to you ways in which you can figure that out for yourself.

  1. Official Website Matches the Case

    The email links to www.consumerwarrantyclassaction.com, which is a professionally run domain specifically for the class action.

  2. Court Case Reference

    It refers to a real court case number: 500-06-000897-179 in the Superior Court of Québec. You can search this case on official Quebec court or class action registry websites.

  3. No Request for Sensitive Info

    A legitimate claim form will never ask for passwords, full credit card numbers, or your SIN.

  4. Reasonable Payout

    The compensation (e.g. $25 or up to 50%) is realistic—not an exaggerated amount like in scams.

 

  1. Suspicious Email Address

    Check the sender’s email. It should be from a domain like @consumerwarrantyclassaction.com or a law firm—not something random like @gmail.com, @outlook.com, or typo-ridden domains.

  2. Typos or Urgent Language

    Phishing emails often have spelling mistakes, urgent language (e.g. “act immediately or lose your rights”), or generic greetings like “Dear customer.”

  3. Weird Links or Attachments

    Hover over any link (without clicking) to make sure it goes to the official class action website. Avoid downloading attachments unless you’re 100% sure.

  4. Request for Credit Card or Bank Info

    Legit settlements usually send checks or Interac e-Transfers without asking for full banking details.

 

  • Google the case number: “AppleCare class action Quebec 500-06-000897-179”.

  • Go directly to the site: Type consumerwarrantyclassaction.com into your browser manually instead of clicking the email link.

  • Check with the law firm: If you’re still unsure, the settlement website should list the law firm(s) involved—you can contact them directly to confirm.