This as already been reported to action fraud but as there are so many on going cases I do feel this will be pushed under the carpet. I thought it was possible to represent yourself in a court of law. And I have read the data protection does not cover persons in illegal activities and therefore information should be made available to take a case to court.

Thanks it looks like I will have to take it on the chin, lesson learned

So even thou I have got an sort code, account number, mobile number is it going to be a waste of time and money chasing my £577 up. I thought that if I could get the bank to disclose an address for the account and the ee mobile company to disclose any numbers made from this mobile and where it was topped up etc it may of helped me nail this crook. And any information gumtree may hold as well surely the paper trail could lead somewhere

Hi I recently paid for an item from gumtree by bank transfer and it never arrived. I know the oldest [problem] and I fell for it and I have now lost £577. We were both barclay account holders I have been in touch with the bank and they did an investigation there is no money in the account and the bank have closed it down.Is it worth me pursing this case by asking the bank, mobile phone company and gumtree to disclose any details they have on this person so I could possibly pursue my money through a court. They have all shouted data protection when asked about details but is it worth going down the Norwich Pharmacal Route or could I get the information under the freedom of information act. Thanks

How do I check my credit files can it be done on line. I have never had a police summons or a ccj against me for the alleged crime or alleged debt. This was something that happened around march 2013. RLP tried there luck then passed it onto BPO and now these other guys are having a stab

I will put a copy of the letter on here as soon as I can

I will do but this alleged debt must be, being sold between agencies how long can they pass a debt on and is there anyway you you can get it stopped from being passed around

After all this time I have had a letter from another DCA called county collections ltd of Birmingham again asking payment of £146.50 this alleged debt is certainly being passed around this will be three different companies now.

Have you heard from RLP yet ?

Once again thanks for all the information given here it shows how long RLP persist and try before finally giving up. And I am sure that there are still plenty of people that will pay up. Cheers

Just had something back from bpo, because I have disputed the claim they have now put the situation on hold and wrote to there clients and they are waiting for a response from there clients before getting back in touch with me. So I don't know what is going to happen until then.

I did speak to HR in the week and they said they were going to speak with the transport manager and line manager but it doesn't look if anything came of it as the meeting is still scheduled for next Friday. I was considering contacting HR in head office and perhaps speaking with the union head office.

Hi, Sorry about the long title but I have tried to cover everything. I am due into a meeting next week regarding the issue I am about to explain and would like to know if anyone can help with questions or advice I may put forward. I have been driving for a major supermarket retail company for about 3 years, recently I was made aware there were to be work pattern changes. At the time of the changes and voting I was off work having a new socket made for my artificial leg which had not been changed for 6 years and I have recently lost weight which all in all caused the socket to become uncomfortable. Because of the physical nature of the work it needed to be comfortable to work with. Whilst off work I was telephoned by a union rep and told of two shift patterns one being a fixed shift and one of a 18 week condensed version of what I am doing now he told me that it was unlikely that I would get the fixed pattern and I would be better trying for the 18 week pattern my vote had to be used on the day of the call so it was about a 5 minute conversation. So I opted for the 18 week pattern believing that this was all that was available. On my return to work I noticed there were actually 5 shift patterns three which would of been eligible for me as a 39 hour week driver. Because of my seniority eg length of service, time off work, accidents etc I would of not been eligible for the fixed shift but I would of been eligible for a 4 on and 2 off shift which given the choice at the time of the phone call I would of opted for and got. I noticed on the new rota that three drivers below me on the seniority list had voted for the 4 on and 2 off pattern and had got what they wanted. One of the drivers in particular was actually on the new rota team to organise things. I am not very happy how things have gone and am in the process with having a meeting with a line manager, union rep who made phone call and the driver who was on the rota team who was in the room when the rep made the call and it was supposed to be on loud speaker at the time. A couple of questions Should letters have been sent out to those absent given the fact that the changes were not equal through the drivers and were varied patterns Being disabled should I have been sent a letter as I was not off ill or sick but through a disability issue Who should of sent the letters the union or the company What is my best way forward for representation for myself I am in the union but reps do not challenge other reps The rep who called me as only just been appointed and as to date not gone on any courses If anyone can let me know of any questions I can put forward please let me know. The company are aware of my disability I have never claimed disability and never asked to be treated differently. But this time I feel that I,ve been shafted On my return to work

Personality I would send the one liner after you receive the first letter that way you have covered yourself and don't have anymore involvement with them. Keep your head up and be strong don't let it get you down.

Cheers will do

On the first letter send the one liner just to cover yourself. Then when the DCA get involved you have covered yourself. Mine as been going on since March last year to give you some idea. Now the DCA have taken over but there is a letter you can send them as well so no worries there.

The company is bpo collections Limited, The Grange Business Centre, 2 Glebe Street, Stevenson, Ayrshire KA20 3EJ Tel 0141 375 0900

If you do post any letters always remember to remove any personal details. Certain people do look at these sort of sites

Thanks once again how long do the DCA usually go on for ?

Listen to the advice on here and you won't go wrong, look for my post I have put the letters on that I received from RLP that will give you some idea what to expect. Keep all the letters together the DCA will be around in about 9/10 months. When the time comes just write the one liner to RLP.

Thank you for putting all my post as one. I did call them yesterday to ask what the money was for and was told it was a fine imposed by the shop and rlp I thought only a court of law can impose fines. Wrong of me to phone

Thank you I will let you know the outcome of any letters

Hi The letter clearly states at the top RE the name of the shop There is no mention of RLP anywhere in the letter so I presume they are collecting for the shop unless RE is only for reference purposes to collect the money

Hi HB Yes I have had letters from RLP in the past and we have pm each other I thought it was all over as I had nothing from RLP for a long time now I have had this letter from bpo collections as anyone else had anything from bpo and if so what is there usual course of action. Thanks

Hi the collection agency is not collecting on behalf of RLP but for the shop owner so the wording above would be incorrect