Sky TV and Lowell Financial (DCA)

[rocksoft]

Hi all,

I noticed a couple of posts concerning Sky TV and thought I'd ask for some advice on something that arose today.

Back in October 2000 myself and my ex-wife went our separate ways. She stayed in the marital home and I stayed with any friend I could find with a spare bed. Anyway, among other things, I wrote to Sky and cancelled my subscription as I couldn't afford it with what was about to follow. I then cancelled the DD with the bank. My ex would occasionally pass on mail to me but I never did get anything from Sky so I promptly forgot all about it.

Today, almost 6 years down the line, I get a letter from Leeds-based Lowell Financial, asking for £181 on behalf of Sky

Obviously I have moved on since then but they somehow traced me to my present address - I understand DCA's and the like have access to the full electoral roll but I find that little disturbing.

Where do I stand with this after all this time? I don't have a copy of the cancellation letter I sent Sky or proof of posting or receipt. If they acknowledged my letter, I never received their acknowledgement. I don't believe they have made any effort to contact me themselves - Lowell managed to find me so why shouldn't Sky?

£181 is a lot of money when you don't have it, and more so when you don't believe you owe it. I admit I'm concerned about this as I could do without court proceedings but I can't really afford to roll over and pay up either. Where do I go from here?

[Deefitz]

Does anyone have an answer for this?

[pmhread]

Is it over or under 6 years years since you last had any contact with them (and that doesn't mean since they last sent you a letter... when you actually either spoke to them or contacted them in writing).

*EDIT* Stupid question sorry... just noticed October 2000 - nugget

There is somewhere on here that will explain... I'll be back when I find it.

[Layla_ck]

Spooky...I received a letter from Lowell with regard to an old Sky account last week. I did owe the debt from 2001, but have moved numerous times since them (not through choice ) and also forgot about it.

My bill was for £111, I rang them and asked for a montly payment plan and was the telephone advisor told me if I could settle the account that day they would reduce the amount to £65....not a bad discount! If you do decide to do this, remember to ask for a letter confirming the closure of the account in receipt of full and final settlement.

Layla

[pmhread]

Debt collection agency is chasing me for a debt that is not anything to do with me!

Hopefully, this might help.