File this one under 'strange but true'... Phoned Deloitte last week (on 21/10/09) to be told that my case is awaiting assessment and given the standard '6 months etc' line however, on contacting them today, I was told it was passed back to FSCS for a final decision on 09/10/09. Obviously, called the FSCS who were as non-committal as ever but at least I'm a lot closer to the potential light at the end of the tunnel. Can't help but feel a bit miffed at the duff information though. Continued good luck everyone!

Congrats Pink! Could anyone kindly furnish me with an email address for Deloitte's so I can chase them for an update on my case please (I called them for the first time last week and had a nice chat but got the impression further calls wouldn't be overly welcomed). Many thanks in advance.

Fantastic news Alitree! Congratulations!!!

Hi Noticed that a few people here (and on Martin Lewis' site) have queried what they should do about the Cashback 'no claims' bonus. Just wanted to say that I recently accepted my first payment from Picture and did so after consulting with FSCS and one of their Senior Claims Negotiator's stated : "I can confirm that by accepting the £X cash-back element of your PPI, this will not affect the eligibility of your claim with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. However, if your claim is found to be eligible, and if you have accepted the £X, it is highly likely we would deduct that amount (and any other payments you receive) from any possible compensation you may receive". Thought some of you may find this helpful. Good luck everyone - nearly there!!!

Mine's still with Deloitte. I contacted FSCS to chase yesterday and person there was rather snotty and blunt, just sticking to the 6 month line. When I said I'd heard a payment had been made, she said early payments would be 'test cases' and had no bearing on other payouts. She also said she was aware of these forums and didn't seem too happy about them. I don't think they appreciate us all sharing notes and being better informed as a result!

Hi fellow PPI miss-sell-ees Happy to confirm what 'annoyed mum' has said - Picture have finally been declared in Default by the FSCS!!! This happened with effect 06/07/09 however, only found out today as I've just called them so this is from the horse's mouth (they've yet to update their website - just an admin task for them but they're snowed under). They've outsourced the Picture cases to Delloitte so we should all hear something soon. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Hi fellow PPI miss-sell-ees Happy to say that Picture have finally been declared in Default by the FSCS!!! This happened with effect 06/07/09 however, only found out today as I've just called them (they've yet to update their website). They've outsourced the Picture cases to Delloitte so we should all hear something soon. GOOD LUCK!