October 17, 2023
Scammers are attempting to defraud claimants involved in the $6 billion settlement related to 3M combat earplugs, which are alleged to have caused hearing damage.
Judge Rodgers issued a warning about fraudulent actors posing as Archer Systems employees, the company administering the settlement. They are cold-calling claimants, requesting sensitive information such as social security numbers and dates of birth.
Judge Rodgers declared these calls a scam and alerted the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Archer Systems uses a specific contact number for claimants, which scammers have spoofed to appear legitimate.