United Financial Systems, Inc - FAQs

  • When will I receive my refund?
    The settlement monies are scheduled to be distributed to the defrauded consumers by the Office of the Attorney General in two payments: a partial payment March 31, 2012, and a final pro rata payment September 30, 2012. The total of the payments may be less than the total amount of the loss.
  • What must I do to receive a refund?
    All affected consumers must submit a sworn affidavit with documentation showing the amount of their loss postmarked by January 20, 2012. The form affidavit is available at the following website: www.myfloridalegal.com/UnitedFinancialSystems. If you were defrauded by United Financial Systems, you must submit an affidavit online or mail the affidavit postmarked by January 20, 2012 to the following address: Office of the Attorney General Economic Crimes
    Attn: United Financial Settlement Fund
    110 SE 6th Street, 10th Floor
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
  • Will I receive a FULL refund of all my money?
    The Office of the Attorney General expects to be able to provide 100% refunds, but cannot guarantee the amount of the refund until the full amount of the settlement is paid by the company and all the consumer affidavits are received and reviewed.
  • Why will it take until March 2012 and September 2012 to get paid?
    The refunds are being paid by United Financial and its principal in a series of monthly installments, which are subject to strict enforcement procedures. Because United Financial is no longer in business, the ability of the company and its principal to repay all the amounts owed is limited to paying over a ten-month period of time. In order to maximize the recovery for all consumers affected by this company, the Office of the Attorney General has determined that the most effective method of obtaining full relief to all consumers defrauded is this ten-month payment plan.
  • Has the Office of the Attorney General received my affidavit?
    If you previously submitted an affidavit in this matter, you do not have to do anything else. If you have not previously submitted an affidavit, you must submit a sworn affidavit postmarked by January 20, 2012.
  • Where do I mail my affidavit?
    If you cannot complete the affidavit form online, you may mail the signed affidavit postmarked by January 20, 2012 to: Office of the Attorney General Economic Crimes
    Attn: United Financial Settlement Fund
    110 SE 6th Street, 10th Floor
    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
  • I have a different question. Who do I ask?
    This website will be routinely updated with relevant information. Alternately, you can obtain additional information by contacting the Economic Crimes Division directly at (954) 712-4600 or FTL.EC@myfloridalegal.com.

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