Are you in contact with the ex, know his national insurance number, current address? I would gather as much as you can together. He must have changed his address on something. I am guessing it will be up to them to prove this overpayment, give them as much info as you can. Thats all I can think of to advise. Without evidence I doubt they will get far? Tax credits have always been very helpful to me since I have had a family, and dealt with issues. Have you tried calling them, they may be able to tell you more.

Thank You. I just feel sorry for the people who get sucked in by them. Not a nice company to deal with, very rude!

Its Birmingham Council. There are 2 debts from 2008 & 2009 £245.72 & £530.00. Thank You for the link but we don't qualify at the moment for CT benefit. Have left you guys some rep thank you. I am currently writing them a letter, regarding the breach of data protection & a copy of my in comings and outgoings. I rang the national debt line who were extremely helpful and sent one out for me. It works out to just under £50 spare, I was thinking of making that as an offer to them, £25 every 2 weeks.

Thank You so much for your reply. We don't receive unemployment benefits, how do I go about that, letter or calling the council? As for data protection, thank you I didn't realise

Hi guys, I have had several dealings with these idiots. (council tax debt) I know not to let them into my property or phone them, however 2 months ago when the baliffs turned up with the famous 'baliff removal letter - payment in full due in 24hrs' I called the call center, a payment plan wasn't set up due to me refusing to let a baliff in my home to list goods 1st. Nooo way. However I made it very clear that I was not refusing to pay and asked for a payment book. Letters continued as did visits. I then got the book.... have been paying when I can... small amounts as we can't afford much, but we are paying some. My husband works, however we are in receipt of child tax/working tax credits & housing benefit. But money doesn't stretch very far & we have to pay council tax in full every month. Today once again the visits have started. Just looking for some advice really? Shall I carry on as I am doing or anything else I can do? The baliffs must know I am in when they call as I have 2 noisy children lol. The first time around the baliff even asked my neighbour if we owned a car LOL! We don't though. Any advice appreciated. Thank You