ok great, thanks.

Thanks again dx. That all seems to make sense. I am following up as per the suggested. One thing; can you please explain why it is recommended to use the 'reply form PAP' attachment in the link you provided? Looks the same as the one provided by the solicitors, albeit with a much fainter/smaller font. So I'm not sure why this is relevant (unless of course I have missed something - entirely possible). Arthur M

Thanks for clarifying that I must reply. I have moved. I have not informed Hoist, BC or the DCA of new address but they have it. I mentioned about my phone number as is states on post 2 of the 'Pre-Action Protocol' link you provided that 'DO NOT USE OR GIVE THEM YOUR EMAIL/PHONE NUMBER.' Thanks AM

Thanks for the links dx100uk. Some useful tips that I wasn't aware of, much appreciated. Still wondering whether to engage or not, what the consequences are If I don't but if I do, would the debt get kicked down the road somewhat. I am not sure whether to pay much attention to the default date and if the debt gets statute barred, as I saw this as a key date in the scenario. Re. post 2 in the link, I do not they have my phone number. Thanks again. Arthur M.

Hi all I will dive straight into my scenario. I have a personal Barclaycard credit card that I defaulted on in first half of 2015. This debt has been bought out by Hoist in 2019. I have not made payments since the first half of 2015 to the account. I am pretty sure I have not acknowledged the debt to the DCA that occasionally contacted me since then The six year anniversary of the default will arrive in the first half of 2021. I recently received a 'Letter of Claim' from Howard Cohen Solicitors informing me of Hoists intention to issues proceedings in the Cou