Many thanks Bluedo for your swift reply. I shall get onto it straight away.

Hi Guys & Gals, I too received the Computeach generic letter this morning. I've refused to pay Barclays so they're threatening me with their debt collectors Mercers. Interestingly I spoke to Mercers the other day to explain that the whole contract was being disputed and that my solicitor had written to Barclays stating that it was invalid. Barclays are now denying all knowledge of receiving any such letter. Can somebody please tell me what the hell they're playing at? :-? I have contacted so many advice groups and yet I still find myself going round in circles. After reading all your helpful advice on here I too would like to be a part of the CAG class action. Sorry for being dim but how would I go about this? All the best, Choco Loco

Hi guys & gals, I'm another newbie poster who's been scammed by Advent. I signed up back in July but due to serious illness shortly after I had the course deferred for 6 months. I was still having to pay BPF during this time. I started the course, Advanced Web Design, in the new year only to find that Advent had gone under. I've now refused to pay for a non-existent course only for Barclays to get heavy and threaten me with a debt collection agency. Don'tcha just love em? The thing that attracted me to Advent in the first place, a point that may prove of some use, was an e-mail offering free training. Obviously I contacted Advent about this amazing offer as I had just gone self employed and was earning a very modest income. To say that they panicked was an understatement. I was asked to forward the e-mail to them as the claims on it were totally untrue. Apparently the marketing firm they were using had sent out these e-shots without their consent. Unfortunately I was still suckered in and signed up, with the promise of an almost immediate placement due to my graphics degree. Suffice to say it never happened. I've signed the petition and just e-mailed the free legal advice team, so I wait with baited breath. p.s. If anyone would like a copy of that e-shot then give me a shout. I think I've still got it knocking around. Good luck to eveyone.