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    • Monika the first four pages of the Private parking section have at least 12 of our members who have also been caught out on this scam site. That's around one quarter of all our current complaints. Usually we might expect two current complaints for the same park within 4 pages.  So you are in good company and have done well in appealing to McDonalds in an effort to resolve the matter without having  paid such a bunch of rogues. Most people blindly pay up. Met . Starbucks and McDonalds  are well aware of the situation and seem unwilling to make it easier for motorists to avoid getting caught. For instance, instead of photographing you, if they were honest and wanted you  to continue using their services again, they would have said "Excuse me but if you are going to go to Mc donalds from here, it will cost you £100." But no they kett quiet and are now pursuing you for probably a lot more than £100 now. They also know thst  they cannot charge anything over the amount stated on the car park signs. Their claims for £160 or £170 are unlawful yet so many pay that to avoid going to Court. When the truth is that Met are unlikely to take them to Court since they know they will lose. The PCNs are issued on airport land which is covered by Byelaws so only the driver can be pursued, not the keeper. But they keep writing to you as they do not know who was driving unless you gave it away when you appealed. Even if they know you were driving they should still lose in Court for several reasons. The reason we ask you to fill out our questionnaire is to help you if MET do decide to take you to Court in the end. Each member who visited the park may well have different experiences while there which can help when filling out a Witness statement [we will help you with that if it comes to it.] if you have thrown away the original PCN  and other paperwork you obviously haven't got a jerbil or a guinea pig as their paper makes great litter boxes for them.🙂 You can send an SAR to them to get all the information Met have on you to date. Though if you have been to several sites already, you may have done that by now. In the meantime, you will be being bombarded by illiterate debt collectors and sixth rate solicitors all threatening you with ever increasing amounts as well as being hung drawn and quartered. Their letters can all be safely ignored. On the odd chance that you may get a Letter of Claim from them just come back to us and we will get you to send a snotty letter back to them so that they know you are not happy, don't care a fig for their threats and will see them off in Court if they finally have the guts to carry on. If you do have the original PCN could you please post it up, carefully removing your name. address and car registration number but including dates and times. If not just click on the SAR to take you to the form to send to Met.
    • In order for us to help you we require the following information:- [if there are more than one defendant listed - tell us] 1 defendant   Which Court have you received the claim from ? County Court Business Centre, Northampton   Name of the Claimant ? LC Asset 2 S.A R.L   Date of issue – . 28/04/23   Particulars of Claim   What is the claim for –    (1) The Claimant ('C') claims the whole of the outstanding balance due and payable under an agreement referenced xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and opened effective from xx/xx/2017. The agreement is regulated by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 ('CCA'), was signed by the Defendant ('D') and from which credit was extended to D.   (2) D failed to comply with a Default Notice served pursuant to s87 (1) CCA and by xx/xx/2022 a default was recorded.   (3) As at xx/xx/2022 the Defendant owed MBNA LTD the sum of 12,xxx.xx. By an agreement in writing the benefit of the debt has been legally assigned to C effective xx/xx/2022 and made regular upon C serving a Notice of Assignment upon D shortly thereafter.   (4) And C claims- 1. 12,xxx.xx 2. Interest pursuant to Section 69 County Courts Act 1984 at a rate of 8% per annum from xx/01/2023 to xx/04/2023 of 2xx.xx and thereafter at a daily rate of 2.52 to date of judgement or sooner payment. Date xx/xx/2023   What is the total value of the claim? 12k   Have you received prior notice of a claim being issued pursuant to paragraph 3 of the PAPDC (Pre Action Protocol) ? Yes   Have you changed your address since the time at which the debt referred to in the claim was allegedly incurred? No   Did you inform the claimant of your change of address? N/A Is the claim for - a Bank Account (Overdraft) or credit card or loan or catalogue or mobile phone account? Credit Card   When did you enter into the original agreement before or after April 2007 ? After   Do you recall how you entered into the agreement...On line /In branch/By post ? Online   Is the debt showing on your credit reference files (Experian/Equifax /Etc...) ? Yes, but amount differs slightly   Has the claim been issued by the original creditor or was the account assigned and it is the Debt purchaser who has issued the claim. DP issued claim   Were you aware the account had been assigned – did you receive a Notice of Assignment? Not that I recall...   Did you receive a Default Notice from the original creditor? Not that I recall...   Have you been receiving statutory notices headed “Notice of Sums in Arrears”  or " Notice of Arrears "– at least once a year ? Yes   Why did you cease payments? Loss of employment main cause   What was the date of your last payment? Early 2021   Was there a dispute with the original creditor that remains unresolved? No   Did you communicate any financial problems to the original creditor and make any attempt to enter into a debt management plan? No   -----------------------------------
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    • Massive issues from Scottish Power I wonder if someone could advise next steps. Tennant moved out I changed the electric into my name I was out the country at the time so I hadn't been to the flat. During sign up process they tried to hijack my gas supply as well which I made it clear I didn't want duel fuel from them but they still went ahead with it. Phoned them up again. a few days later telling them to make sure they stopped it but they said too late ? had to get my current supplier to cancel it. Paid £50 online to ensure there was money covering standing charges etc eventually got to the flat no power. Phoned Scottish Power 40 minutes to get through they state I have a pay as you go meter and that they had set me up on a credit account so they need to send an engineer out which they will pass my details onto. Phone called from engineer asking questions , found out the float is vacant so not an emergency so I have to speak to Scottish Power again. Spoke with the original person from Scottish Power who admitted a mistake (I had told her it was vacant) and now states that it will take 4 weeks to get an appointment but if I want to raise a complaint they will contact me in 48 hours and it will be looked at quicker. Raised a complaint , complaints emailed me within 24 hours to say it will take 7 days till he speaks with me. All I want is power in the property would I be better switching over to EON who supply the gas surely they could sort it out quicker? One thing is for sure I will never bother with Scottish Power ever again.    
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Hi all,

 

This is my first full post here and I wanted to ask for some advice from the knowledgable folk that are always around here! Essentially, without going into too much detail, I have an impending problem. I have, in the past, used the Moneyshop to obtain 'cash 'til payday' advances on my wages. Essentially you write them a cheque for a hundred pounds and they give you £87 back. They then cash it the next month unless you pay another £14 on each cheque to extend it by a month. I have currently got £500 of debt with them and have been extending the cheques. The problem is that I am soon to be out of work and have no income until the benefits start. I am then going to be unable to extend the cheques as I can't afford it! My bank won't give me an overdraft to cover this as I have a bad credit history. So I am facing a load of cheques going out and nothing there to cover them.

 

I want to ask if anyone can suggest the best course of action. Do you think writing to Moneyshop and explaining the situation will lead to them allowing a repayment plan? Obviously this would be better than bouncing the cheques and ending up with a large, unauthorised overdraft and all the charges that go with it.

 

I'm getting really stressed out by this and any advice would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance! J :)

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Your idea of speakling to Moneyshop and explaining your situation to them would seem the best course ofmaction at this monent in time.

 

At least by doing this you will be proactive and up front about your situation and as such they will, hopefully, be able to offer advice and help.

 

If they get snotty then maybe a visit to your local Citizens Advice Bureau may be needed.

 

Good luck

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It might be an idea to cancel the cheques if they don't want to listen as there may be an issue of you writing the cheques knowing there's no funds to cover them. Will also save a lot of charges. Get in before they do if need be.

 

Good luck, Dave.

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I used to use them all the time, it apears a good idea when you need money but like you say you end up delaying them and one day they have to be paid. Well i would speak to them and see if they can do anything, if they cant they could bank them as they will be "Gaurenteed cheques" using your cheque guarentee card, this will result in you going over your overdraft and getting charges from the bank which you will then want to reclaim.

If none of this works maybe take out a small £500 loan? my credit record was seriously bad but there are some lenders although the interest rate will not be good!

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Hi there - I too thought they were a good idea until things spun out of control for me.

 

I was in the same situation and spoke to them - all they could offer was a 12 month loan for the value of the outstanding cheques plus interest - I'm not sure if it is an agreement under the CCA - no credit cheques were required - but you have to pay it by direct debit - this may give you some breathing space.

Best thign to do is speak to them as I am sure you don't want to increase your debt!

 

All the best!

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I know it's a slightly different issue givingitago, but you say that you don't have a very good credit history. Are there any charges from your bank account or previously loans you can claim back?

 

I know this doesn't help your immediate problem but it may get you a little more money in the next 2 or 3 months.

HAVE YOU BEEN TREATED UNFAIRLY BY CREDITORS OR DCA's?

 

BEWARE OF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT COMPANIES OFFERING TO WRITE OFF YOUR DEBTS.

 

 

Please note opinions given by rory32 are offered informally as a lay-person in good faith based on personal experience. For legal advice, you must always consult a registered and insured lawyer.

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Hi there,

 

I've just got off the phone to 1st credit who have been passed the account from the money shop. Originally the debt was around £400. Now it's £800. They told me that £428 of interest has been added (defualts etc), which I'm clearly annoyed about. What shall I do? Shall I pay the full debt or shall I argue that £428 worth of charges is totally unfair?

 

If someone can help, then I would be very grateful. 1st Credit are now saying that it will be passed over for court action!

 

Thanks

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This will be the same as when a DCA sends out a letter claiming they now own the debt? You have already acknowleged the debt by telephoning them. :( So I don't think you would get away with denying any knowlege of it.

 

Send a letter and £1 postal order asking for the original agreement and a breakdown in charges. Remember not to talk to DCAs on the phone deal in writing and don't use your normal signature.

 

See what they come back with.

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Thanks - I take it I need to ask the DCA for the breakdown of charges or do I need to contact the moneyshop? Also, is there a template letter for this?

 

Thanks

 

Hi Gary There is a template letter I'll try and find it and post the link here for you. You send it to the DCA. They will then have to prove to you that the debt is enforcable.

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http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/debt-bailiffs-advice/20758-creditors-dcas-letter-templates.html

 

These are the template letters you will need to send letter N.

 

I got a letter from a DCA asking for money or they will take me to court. I sent this letter and they wrote back saying they are not going to persue it further. Give it a go and see what 1st Credit come up with

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Ok - Thanks. However, I already wrote to 1st credit saying this::shock:

 

I would like to inform you that the balance of these accounts are in dispute with the original creditor due to unlawful charges. Therefore, I consider these accounts to be in dispute and no further action shall be taken until this matter is resolved pursuant to OFT guidelines Section 2.8 k. "not ceasing collection activity whilst investigating a reasonably queried or disputed debt."

 

I also reserve the right to pursue the legal owner for any and all unlawful charges that have been levied on these accounts.

 

I am prepared to take all legal action necessary to recover these unlawful charges.

Shall I now follow it up with Letter N? I'm worried now I've sent the wrong letter!

Many thanks!

 

 

 

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I wouldn't bother with letter N now. Have you disputed the charges in writing to Moneyshop?

 

I'll check in tomorrow got to go now and get Tea on

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No - they arent a bank so therefore no.

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I complained to the moneyshop about the 25.00 charge per cheque - as i informed them that i have no funds available due to my unemployment situation. - Anyway they ignored this. I made another complaint.

 

The Moneyshop 'investigation' - standard response its a 30 day loan and you will have to pay all charges and extra interest.... I asked for a statement of account and breakdown of charges which they have not supplied.

 

They say i have to complain to British Cheque Cashers Association first before i can complain to the Financial Ombudsman servie. It it worth complaining the BCCA?

 

In the credit agreement it states

 

"Complaint we cannot settle via our complaint procedure may be referred to the Financial Ombudsman Service."

 

Theres no mention of the BCCA.

 

I would also like to know if the £25.00 charge per a cheque worth under £50.00 is fair.

 

The moneyshop said thats what the bank charges them? Is this true?. (I did inform them of my financial difficulties)

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my partner had a payday loan with moneyshop and recently we changed bank accounts but didnt inform them and this morning i woke to find they had taken 3 payments from my new account of 25 pounds.

is this legal? as the checks were with an old account at a different bank account.

i was very shocked to find they had drained my account of my household bill money. is there anything we can do??????????

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my partner had a payday loan with moneyshop and recently we changed bank accounts but didnt inform them and this morning i woke to find they had taken 3 payments from my new account of 25 pounds.

is this legal? as the checks were with an old account at a different bank account.

i was very shocked to find they had drained my account of my household bill money. is there anything we can do??????????

 

How on earth did they manage that? How did they get your new details if you have not told them?

I would be straight on to the bank to see what they are playing at.

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I called my partner and he said he had extended the cheques a month ago and used his debit card for the new account.

called my bank and they said theres nothing they can do and that he would have to call moneyshop to see if they will refund the payments (very unlikely) and that even if we cancell the card they could still manage to take the money from our account! this is daylight robbery how can this be justified. im highly annoyed right now and can see my partners dinner being in the dog tonight!

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