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ITV News
a day ago
- Business
- ITV News
New compensation scheme announced for Post Office Capture victims
Horizon scandal Politics Postmasters who suffered financial shortfalls in the 1990s due to errors of the faulty Capture IT system that preceded the Horizon scandal will be entitled to payouts from a new redress scheme. Capture, which was a precursor to Horizon developed in-house by the Post Office, led to a number of sub-postmasters being accused of 'accounting malpractice', with some having their contracts terminated. Some resigned, while others were prosecuted or had to pay money back. In a move to "right the wrongs of the past", the Department for Business and Trade has announced a new compensation scheme for those affected by the faults of Capture between 1992 and 2000. It follows the government's acceptance of findings from an independent investigation by Kroll Associates, which concluded there was a reasonable likelihood that Capture created financial shortfalls for postmasters. Kroll found that 13.5% of all branches may have used Capture, and that sub-postmasters felt pressured by network and area managers to use the system. Its report also found that legal teams had not been investigating potential "bugs or errors" in the system. At least 40 former sub-postmasters claimed they were wrongly accused of theft due to errors in the Capture system, ITV News reported last year. "Today's announcement represents another important step in righting the wrongs of the past and rebuilding trust in the Post Office," said Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas. The scheme is expected to open for applications in Autumn 2025, with an initial phased rollout for 150 claimants to ensure the process is fair, proportionate and accessible before wider implementation. It comes as the government confirmed that £1 billion has been paid out in compensation to over 7,300 postmasters affected by the Horizon IT scandal, and the opening of the Horizon Shortfalls Scheme Appeal process in May. The Capture Redress Scheme has been designed to address cases dating back over two decades, where documentation that can be used as evidence may be limited. It will include a " straightforward two-stage process", according to the government, comprising of an initial eligibility review followed by an independent panel assessment. A "holistic" approach to assessments will be taken, considering both financial losses and the wider personal impact on postmasters. The government says the scheme will also include prompt preliminary payments for eligible claimants, ensuring early acknowledgement of loss, and a guided scoring and banding model for "consistency in awards, while maintaining flexibility". Hudgell Solicitors says it is acting on behalf of more than 100 former sub-postmasters prosecuted, sacked or made to pay back alleged branch shortfalls when using the Capture accounting system. Of those cases, more than 30 are being led by relatives of former sub-postmasters who have since died, the firm said in February. They include Mark Lloyd-Holt and his mother, Agnes, who are pursuing justice on behalf of Agnes' late husband Peter, who died in 2021, aged 75, without ever having the opportunity to clear his name. He was sacked from his role as sub-postmaster of his Bolton Post Office in 1994 after accounts at his branch showed unexplained shortfalls, with his family saying the impact of all that happened "destroyed" him and left him a "shell of himself". Following a meeting with the government in February to discuss the second Post Office IT scandal, Neil Hudgell, of Hudgell Solicitors, said: "We will get redress and justice for those whose lives were affected by Capture. "There are potentially hundreds affected, and sadly a large number are likely to be people who are no longer with us, and died without ever being able to clear their name. "Our message is that people shouldn't be put off by having a lack of documentation. "If they know or suspect that they, or family members were affected by accounting issues between 1992 and 1999 which may have been due to Capture, they should come forward. "That certainly includes family members acting on behalf of loved ones who have since passed away." Who can apply to the Capture compensation scheme? Postmasters are eligible to apply if they:
CNET
2 days ago
- Business
- CNET
T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement Checks Are Arriving: Here's the Scoop
Checked your bank account lately? Is there an unexpected deposit from a company you don't recognize? It could be the money you're due from T-Mobile's 2022 class-action settlement. Those who qualify were told to expect settlement checks in April, but then that was moved till May. And now, in mid-June, as cited by Android Authority, Reddit users are saying they are seeing money in their bank accounts. Some are saying they received $56, but others are reporting amounts as high as $375. The account may come from T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement -- which you'd clearly understand -- or from Kroll Settlement Payouts. A representative for the settlement did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The settlement is the result of a class-action lawsuit filed against T-Mobile after a 2021 cyberattack exposed the personal data -- names, addresses and Social Security numbers -- of 76 million US customers. In 2022, T-Mobile agreed to a $350 million settlement to resolve claims that its negligence led to the data breach. It remains the second-largest data breach settlement in US history, following Equifax's $700 million settlement in 2019. How much will you get? If your data was exposed but you haven't already filed, it's too late to get in on the settlement. T-Mobile agreed to pay $350 million into a settlement fund that will be used to make cash payments for out-of-pocket losses and lost time, make cash payments, provide identity-defense services, provide restoration services, make payments to notify class members and administer the settlement, pay the class representatives who brought the suit, and pay attorney fees and costs. According to The Hill, payments might be smaller than $25 for some, as priority will go to those who can prove they suffered out-of-pocket losses. Those who lived in California at the time of the data breach are eligible for $100. And those who spent money at the time to recover or avoid identity theft or fraud -- like freezing their credit, spending money on credit monitoring services, incurring losses or were told to document their losses -- are eligible for up to $25,000, according to The Hill. Those who made a valid claim for identity-defense services will be sent information on how to activate those services. Monetary payments will be made in the manner each customer selected at the time they filed, which could mean a paper check will be mailed, or a digital deposit will be made. You can read the full documents for the lawsuit online.
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Check your bank account — you may have some surprise money from the 2021 T-Mobile data breach
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Kroll is distributing payments as part of a $350M settlement for T-Mobile's 2021 data breach, which affected over 76 million US users. Most users are getting either $56.54 or $226.19, but we've spotted reports for receipts going up to $375. Those eligible for over $600 are allegedly being asked to fill out a W-9. Only those who filed valid claims in 2022/2023 will receive their share of the settlement. If you're a T-Mobile customer and you just received money in your bank account, PayPal, or Zelle for a 'T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement' or 'Kroll Settlement Payouts,' don't fret — it's not a scam. The money you've received is your share from the $350 million settlement out of the 2021 T-Mobile data breach. In August 2021, T-Mobile suffered a data breach that impacted over 76 million US consumers. The attackers obtained sensitive personal information, such as names, addresses, zip codes, phone numbers, birthdates, driver's license and ID numbers, and even the Social Security numbers of previous and then-existing customers. Thankfully, credit and debit card information was not exposed. Customers filed a class action lawsuit against T-Mobile, which the company agreed to settle in 2022. It committed to paying $350 million to settle customer claims arising from this incident. As per the website for this T-Mobile settlement controlled by Kroll, the Court-approved Settlement Administrator, all court proceedings are complete as of May 30, 2025, and distribution of settlement payments has begun. It will take several weeks for valid claimants to receive their settlement. Over on the T-Mobile subreddit, users report that they have begun receiving their due settlement money. The payouts range from $56 to $375. Some users have also received a letter asking them to fill out a W-9, especially if they are owed/expecting over $600. The vast majority seems to be receiving $56.54, and to a lesser extent, $226.19. Claims for reimbursement were allowed to be up to $25,000 for verified financial harm. The amount doesn't seem to be affected by the number of lines you have, so don't expect a higher payout if you have more lines. Some comments mention that the payout is affected by the state of residence, with those in California getting more, but we're unable to confirm if that is the case. The first wave of settlements appears to be going out to those who chose a digital payment medium, so if you chose to receive your settlement through a mailed check, it will likely take longer. Note that this settlement payout is going out to users who filed a valid claim against T-Mobile about 2-3 years ago. If you didn't file the claim back then, you will most likely not get any settlement as the filing deadline has long passed. If you have questions regarding the settlement, you can contact Kroll using the contact details provided here. As the FAQ states, do not contact T-Mobile or the Court and its Clerk for this settlement payout. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Decisely Notifies Individuals of Data Security Incident
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Decisely learned of a data security incident that may have involved personal and/or protected health information of certain individuals and has taken steps to notify individuals for whom an address could be found. Recently, we learned that some personal and/or protected health information may have been involved in a data security incident we experienced. The incident began on December 17, 2024, when we discovered suspicious activity related to our cloud storage platform. We promptly took steps to secure the environment and began an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the issue. We engaged cybersecurity experts to conduct an investigation into what happened and to assist us with determining whether personal information was accessed or acquired without authorization. The investigation determined that some data may have been acquired on December 16, 2024. We then completed a comprehensive analysis of the data potentially involved to identify what personal and/or protected health information was impacted and to whom it belonged. We also notified associated owners of the data and worked with them to determine contact information necessary to provide this notice of what happened. Please note that we have no evidence of fraudulent misuse, or attempted misuse, of the potentially impacted information. Based on the review of potentially impacted data, the following information may have been affected as a result of the incident: names, dates of birth, phone number, passport number, digital signature, and/or Social Security numbers. Individuals began receiving notification of this incident on June 13, 2025. Decisely is offering individuals whose Social Security number was involved access to credit monitoring and fully managed identity theft recovery services through Kroll. We have established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and address related concerns. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Central Time, and can be reached at (866) 461-3640. As soon as we discovered the incident, we took the steps discussed above to investigate the incident and to notify appropriate individuals. To reduce the likelihood of a similar incident occurring in the future, we also implemented additional measures to enhance the security of our network environment. The privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is a top priority for Decisely, and we appreciate everyone's patience as we respond to this incident. View original content: SOURCE Decisely Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
East Palestine train derailment settlement administrator replaced amid complaints
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN) – A court order has terminated the appointment of a settlement administrator for those impacted by the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine. The court order from U.S. District Court Judge Benita Y. Pearson comes after complaints and an investigation that uncovered calculation errors. Pearson cited issues with Kroll's calculations based on a point system for settlement awards. Awards were based on proximity to the train derailment site, specific losses and other criteria. 'The Court finds sufficient reason to believe that Kroll has not fulfilled its obligation to adequately administer the Settlement and related Court Orders including, but not limited to, the Court's Order approving and implementing the Plan of Distribution,' the court order stated. The order stated that it was believed that Kroll overpaid some class members to the detriment of others. Epiq Class Action and Claims Solutions has been named as the replacement settlement administrator. Norfolk Southern did not object to Kroll's removal. Meanwhile, an audit of Kroll will continue. The settlement agreement resolves claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment and, for those who participated, personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of the derailment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
