Editorial Standards

Latest News Today maintains rigorous editorial standards. Our team verifies information from trusted sources and provides context to help readers understand complex stories.

Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 04:43 PM
Category: Business

Editor's Note

Latest News Today provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of breaking news stories. This article is part of our ongoing coverage of t refunds 88 million bogus mobile charges n693726, bringing you verified information from trusted sources with added context and expert perspective.

Why This Matters: Understanding the full context of this story helps readers make informed decisions and stay updated on developments that impact our community.

AT&T Refunds $88 Million for Bogus Mobile Charges

The most money ever in a mobile "cramming" or bogus charge case is getting returned to consumers.
A woman looks at her mobile next to AT&T logo during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
A woman looks at her mobile next to AT&T logo during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2016. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File PhotoREUTERS

If you had bogus charges after love tips, horoscopes, and "fun facts" appeared on your AT&T wireless bill, your share of an $88 million settlement could be coming your way.

It's all thanks to your friends at the Federal Trade Commission, who announced Thursday a settlement with communications giant AT&T over a massive "cramming" scheme. The company allegedly placed unauthorized charges on customers' phone bills initiated by two third-party companies, Tatto and Acquinity, often for $9.99 per month.

The FTC alleged AT&T kept at least 35 percent of these fees.

Related: What the AT&T Time Warner Mega Merger Means for You

To get your money, do nothing. The time has already passed to apply for a refund.

But if you're one of the about 2.7 million who did apply and your claim was verified, you should automatically get a credit on your bill or have a check sent out in the next 75 days. The average refund amount is $31.