I received a check for $8.23 too. I didn't remember filing any papers for an AX either. I looked through some old papers and found a class action suit: Ross et al vs. Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club for a currency conversion fee antitrust lawsuit. The original letter is dated 11-23-07. The check is legitimate. Cash it within 90 days or it is void. This is the original website that you filed the claim: www.ccfsettlement.com If you read it, American Express was also sued. I'm cashing it and will buy a coffee with it.

I had to research this too - it's a class action suit against all the major credit card companies for hidden foreign transaction fees. I remember doing the paperwork on it years and years ago.

Basically, if you used your credit card for a non-US purchase during the period covered by the suit, you might get a check. Not a big one but I won't complain about a little surprise windfall

We got a check for $300+ about 2 months ago. Cashed it. Nice since it wasn't expected.

Here's some information. Seems it is a genuine check in payment of this settlement regarding not just AmX cards, but also Visa, MC and Diner's Club cards.
http://www.ccfsettlement.com/home/

I got one and I've never had an American Express card. Seems very odd to me.

Anonymous wrote:i got one for 8.23. the police said not to cash it.

You called the police? Awesome. Way to waste valuable resources.

When did you get the check? I actually do remember filling out some paperwork and haven't gotten a check.

what if I did cash it

For class actions, you are a member of the class unless you opt out. I would definitely cash it. You'll only help American Express if you don't.

Anonymous wrote:i got one for 8.23. the police said not to cash it.

Did they explain why not?

You don't have to have participated in the lawsuit to receive a check. If you were a class member, you benefit.

i'm the 2nd poster. like OP did, i googled around, looks legit.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/10/uk-usa-creditcards-settlement-idUSLNE7A904I20111110

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/10-million-credit-card-holders-receive-settlement-checks/story?id=15304436#.UbO_s7Xvs3U

http://www.bbb.org/blog/2011/12/ccf-settlement-checks-are-legit/

i got one for 8.23. the police said not to cash it.

i got one too, for 8 bucks. but i dont remember ever using my amex card overseas, since they usually dont take amex...

I just got a check for around $20. It looks legit enough. I google it and it seems to be legit. I can't remember joining the lawsuit though.

Does anyone know anything about this?

Thanks!