PFC-USA has agreed to the Professional Finance Corp Data Breach Class Action Settlement due to the failure of the Data Breach held in February 2022. Professional Finance Co. is a debt collection solution provider agency that collects debts for other businesses. The company could not prevent the data leak due to weak cybersecurity practices. This led to the leak of private information and social security information of the United States’s citizens and the company had to pay a heavy price for it.
Individuals whose data was compromised during this data breach in Feb. 2022, will receive the reimbursement under this PFC Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit. The “Professional Finance Corp.” will have to pay approx. $2.2M to compensate the customers to settle the class action lawsuit.
This comprehensive blog explains everything about $2.5M Professional Finance Corp Data Breach Class Action Settlement. It describes Professional Finance Corp. Class Action Settlement Eligibility, deadlines to submit this claim, process of How to submit a claim for Professional Finance Co. Class Action Settlement Payment. We have also included How the payment will be distributed under this class action settlement.
Professional Finance Co. Class Action Settlement: Overview
| Professional Finance Corp Data Breach Class Action Settlement | |
| State and Country | New York, the USA |
| Reason | Data Breach and Weak Cyber Security |
| Total Settlement Payment | $2.5M |
| Compensation Amount | Up to $500 Potential Reward Up to $50 for California Citizens |
| Professional Finance Co. Class Action Settlement Claim Eligibility | Individuals whose Social Security Information was compromised |
| Professional Finance Corp Data Breach Class Action Settlement Important Dates | |
| Deadline to Submit Claim | 12 February 2025 |
| Class Action Exclusion Deadline | 13 January 2025 |
| Class Action Objection Deadline | 13 January 2025 |
| Final Approval Dates | 17th April 2025 |
| Final Hearing Dates | 17th April 2025 |
| Professional Finance Co. Data Breach Class Action Legal Details | |
| Professional Finance Co. Class Action Case Name | Rodriguez vs Professional Finance Co. Inc |
| Claim Filer Name | Rodriguez |
| Professional Finance Co. Lawsuit Case Number | 1:22-cv-01679-RMR-STV |
| Court Name | District Court of Colorado |
| Class Action Claim Coordinator Name | Rodriguez v. Professional Finance Co. Inc.c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC |
| Claim Head Call and email | info@ProfessionalFinanceSettlement.com |
| Claim Class Action Admin | 833-627-7416 |
Who will receive payment under Professional Finance Co. Class Action Settlement?
In this section, we are going to discuss the Professional Finance Co. Class Action Settlement Eligibility which describes who will receive the settlement payment and who is qualified for the claim. Candidates who meet the given criteria will be eligible to submit the claim for said class action lawsuit settlement:
- Class action member whose social security information or data has been compromised under this data breach during Feb 2022.
- California’s individuals who experienced the data breach and their personal or social security number or information were misused during the data leak.
How much you will receive under Professional Finance Co. Lawsuit Settlement?
- Under this Professional Finance Co. Claimants will receive the payment including Cash rewards, potential rewards, and data security services free of cost.
- Class action members will receive the payment of $500 for expenses that they had to spend due to the data breach. For example: fraudulent activities, losses due to information leaks, professionals’ charges, legal charges, and other damages.
- Class action members of California will receive a cash payment of $50 as compensation for their social security information theft.
How to contact the Professional Finance Co. Claim Administrator?
If you have any issues associated with Professional Finance Corp Data Breach Class Action you can contact the Claim Administrator through the given details:
- Claim Admin Mail Address: Rodriguez v. Professional Finance Co. Inc.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391 - Email at: info@ProfessionalFinanceSettlement.com
- Call at 833-627-7416
How to Submit Professional Finance Co. Settlement Claim?
- You have to visit only the official website to submit a claim for the Professional Finance Co. Settlement.
- Enter your Class Member ID, click on Next, Enter all the required details, and attach all the supporting documents.
- To submit a claim for this class action you need supporting documents are required such as bank statements, credit card statements, bills and invoices, and other third-party documentation.