FTC Sends More Than $2.7 Million to Consumers Harmed by Handy Technologies

The Federal Trade Commission is sending checks totaling more than $2.7 million to eligible consumers harmed by gig economy company Handy Technologies' deceptive claims about how much workers on its platform could earn.

In January 2025, the FTC and the New York Attorney General took action against Handy-which currently does business as Angi Services-for allegedly using advertisements with earnings claims that didn't reflect the reality for the overwhelming majority of workers on the platform. Handy also failed to clearly disclose fees and fines that led to millions of dollars being withheld from workers' wages, according to the complaint filed by the FTC.

The FTC is sending checks to 62,893 consumers who were charged for eligible fees and fines. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check.

Consumers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Simpluris Inc., at 833-647-9063, or visit the FTC website to view frequently asked questions about the payment process. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide their account information to get redress.