I got an email…I hope from State Farm that because of some lawsuit, they are paying out money to auto policy holders. We have them …but I don’t want to be scammed. Is this legit? Has anyone else gotten these emails ? Thanks
Yes, there actually is a legitimate State Farm cash-back payment happening, so the email may be real. State Farm says qualifying auto customers with a policy active at some point are receiving a one-time dividend averaging around $100 per vehicle.
That said, I’d still be careful with the email itself. I wouldn’t click any links until verifying it through the State Farm website or your account. State Farm specifically warns about phishing emails and says suspicious messages can be forwarded to abuse@statefarm.com.
Everything I’ve read says that it’s just a dividend (since they are a mutual company) and largest in their history. Nothing to do with a lawsuit.
yes I got a check from state farm
I received the same email and was a little worried. I went to the State Farm website and there was a banner at the top about the dividend payment. I followed those instructions, using the info from the email. The only thing slightly scammy about it is that they want to make payment via Venmo, Zelle, or Paypal, presumably to save money. You can still opt for a paper check, but it may take up to 60 days. I don’t know why they don’t offer an option to credit it to the account for current customers.
I didn’t get an email, just a $5 check.
One way to verify if an email is legit is to send it to your spam folder, hit the block sender, and if it’s a legit statefarm, just hit cancel, and move the email back to your inbox.
(I move it to the spam folder so any of the attachments / links can’t be accidentally opened.)
I’m shocked at the amount of legit company named emails are actually spoofed.
Interesting. They originally said people would receive a dividend if it did not fall below $10.
My apologies, I misread the topic thread (and, didn’t grammar check my reply). According to the letter accompanied by the $5 check, it was a refund because my paid rate was cheaper than the actual cost of the insurance.
Sorry for the confusion!
That means most SF customers dividend will be $9.99. I am a SF customer, I’m pretty happy with them.
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Well, I finally just broke down and called my agent to ask if this is legit….he said - yes it is! He said it’s a dividend, not a settlement…only for auto policies. He said you should get 2 emails ( since we have 2 vehicles covered) and that I must use the Pin# for each, and hit the link for each vehicle. He even told me we will get $52 for one , and $51 for the other. And I must tell all of you out there, that we have 2 older vehicles, with only liability…and I don’t know, but I think that for all of you who have these newer vehicles..maybe you will get a bigger check- I hope so!
I’m so glad I called them…so pass the word …if you have State Farm for your vehicles- apply to get a check. He said you don’t get it automatically..you have to use the Pin# they give you via an email.
Thanks to all who responded about this! So good to know you are out there!
It’s supposed to be 4-10% of the premium paid in 2025. The percentage is determined by the state in which you reside. So, I’ll remain optimistic. 
f you’re referring to dividend payments, then yes.
My agent actually called me ahead of time to explain the upcoming communications and let me know that payment options would include things like PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
I’d also recommend reaching out to your agent. That’s what they’re there for. If you didn’t receive any advance notice, it’s worth asking why so you can avoid surprises in the future.
I am a State Farm customer. Do I have to do anything? I don’t use the cash apps per Clark’s advice so will they mail me a check?
Yes, you should look for an email for each vehicle you have on the policy (if you have more than one) and using the policy number and the Pin# they sent you, use the link , and ‘apply’ for it. I’m about to do that too. And yes, you can request a paper check…I will also be doing that- I don’t trust those other things…and just remember that it will take up to 60 days to receive the check ( their words not mine) …but my agent told me ( as I mentioned before in my posts) that State Farm said they will not automatically send you the money…you have to ask for it. Ok, we can use the money , so yeah, I’ll ask!
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I received 2 emails but I haven’t responded to them. I’m glad I found this community of Clark’s and find answers on just about any topic. I’ll give you my results when I’m finished with the filing. Old cars with just liability so who knows what will come.
We also have older vehicles- a car and a truck. As I mentioned previously, I did call our agent and he told me how to do it. I did ‘apply’ or whatever you call it for each vehicle …I.chose to receive a check , since we don’t do the other choices. The filling out of info is quick and easy. And yes, because our vehicles are older, and since our income is limited, we can only afford liability, which is the minimum that is required here. Works for us.