Will this really work. Considering its a debt referred to a collection agency - which is stated in the original gym contract. I have referred my case to the OFT. Dont know if they will do anything.

The other thing you are missing here - is that have you physically verified by going to the gym and checking that they have actually cancelled the membership. In my case, the gymn still has my account open and there is still an outstanding amount of £300. So dealing with CRS is just part of a problem. If you want to complete the picture, dont forget the gym suckers. To deal with CRS, just come up with a sob story and try to negotiate down - as much as possible.

havent heard anything in the last 2 days from this group. Is there anyone who can help me

Hi All I just received a letter from CRS regarding my membership with Golds Gym. I had called the gym and cancelled the membership at which point they said allright. I also cancelled my DD with the gym as they continued to take money out of my bank account. Its been 6 months since all the above happened and since then I got a letter yesterday from CRS saying that I need to pay the gym and their collection charges. I have read through all the posts here and I am really worried. The total amount payable is £1000, which I cannot pay. Called CRS - and they said that the gym has tried to inform you of the cancelled DD, correspondance to my old address - where clearly the contract was in my new address. I am confused and worried. Any advice.