Elliot v lloyds - the "test case" settled in full by Lloyds

[david.m]

Just spent 20 mins on the phone to an advisor at the OFT regarding how LTSB are making life ackward (wont go into personal details but SHAFTED springs to mind)

I am putting my case in writing to them

I also mentioned the time wasting and wasting courts time as experienced by many users and was told that if enough people write the matter will be acted on

 

Letters to:

Marjorie Wilson

Office of Fair Trading

2-6 Salisbury Way

London

EC4 8JX

 

 

 

They also said that the maximum fee of £12.00 is not set in stone it would have to go through the courts to become law

 

thanks to joncris for the idea, sounds good.

 

it seems to me while the postal address is a good thing for these people we all know, that dont have an internet connection or a computer and printer, scanner for that matter ( im trying to save for a cheap printer as mine broke last year) , does the OFT have, and take email and attachments as valid complains?.

 

it could be so much more effective if for instance every single person reading could just go to a special php page here, click a few boxes upload their scaned docs or even pick from other peoples uploaded standard documents that match thier hardcopy and have that collated and sent to the various email address of the each complaint, OFT,OB,MP,10d street etc ?.

 

 

jonCris

Of course it isn't, but what is set in stone is that the "charge" must reflect the true cost to the bank. This they are fighting tooth & nail to avoid disclosing because not only will it show they are ecting illegaly but also profiting from the misfortunes of others & it's worth noting that the CEO's of the banks & card companies very recently lied to Parliament when questioned by the Finance Commitee.

 

i tryed to find reference to that Finance Commitee but failed?, is it on Search: the word 'bank' (TheyWorkForYou.com) anywere?.

[david.m]

Sort of 40 minutes ago Repeated tomorrow (Sunday) at 9.02pm. It's on 'listen again' as I write, about 5 minutes in. Just mp3'ing the relevent bit, PM me your email address if you want a copy.

 

BBC NEWS | Programmes | Moneybox

 

 

 

i went looking on the website for the old one but thier link was dead, however

theres another one yesturday, im listening now.

 

wow , i wonder how much the banks advocate is being payed for that crud....

 

"if i have to live off a £100 a month, then i will live off £100 a month"

ha, like he's ever needed to live off £100 a week, never mind £100 a month.

 

wow, they actually mentioned the low income people and benefits for once,

brushed aside as usual, but a start i guess,no mention of the banks closing the peoples accounts (especially the ones that then find it almost impossible to open another one for their needed DD's).

 

BBC Radio Player

 

BBC NEWS | Programmes | Inside Money | Beating the charges

 

 

"Beating the charges

 

Phil Middleton, Joanna Elson, and Bob Egerton debate the issues

Saturday, 26 August, 1204 BST

On Radio 4 and online

 

A growing number of customers are taking their bank or building society to court to recover charges they say are unfair and illegal.

People who stray into an unauthorised overdraft or who cannot honour a direct debit payment are often charged around £30 by their bank.

And if they fail to get their account back in order, these charges can snowball.

The consumer action is being encouraged by numerous websites which publish detailed information on how to reclaim fees going back over the last six years.

They argue the charges do not reflect the true costs banks incur and punish customers.

The banks say their fees are reasonable and in-line with their costs, yet so far they have chosen to refund customers the money rather than defend themselves in court.

Free banking

Earlier this year, credit card companies were told to halve the default fees they impose on customers who miss monthly repayment dates following an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Are the charges fair?

Should consumers pursue repayment of the charges?

 

 

Send us your comments

 

At that time, the OFT indicated that banks could face similar scrutiny.

So what is a fair amount for the banks to charge? And if they were forced to reduce their fees could this threaten the continuation of free banking for current account customers?

Presenter Lesley Curwen interviews BBC Radio 4 listeners Craig Walton and Nick Hawkes about their views and debates the issue with a panel of guests.

Lesley will be joined by: Joanna Elson, executive director, British Bankers' Association

Bob Egerton of the consumer website Bank Charges Hell

Phil Middleton, banking expert at Ernst and Young "

[tim2718281]

To hear the program online, you need to know it is called "Inside Money".

 

Tim

[freebird]

I just wonder why Lloyds are still playing silly buggars and the courts are still granting them stays ????

if you have a look at some of our threads in Lloyds right now, Lloyds are giving us the run around no end !!!!

[Sharon Hawthorne]

Hi

I am yet to put forward my claim for bank charges - what statement did you give as your reason for your claim on the claim forms??

 

So far, I have received three sets of bank statements and three letters, the last of which has refused to honour my claim!!

[adrienne]

case 6Qz72088 v Lloyds tsb for £3000

 

Papers served on 17 Oct Solicitor Sechiari Clark and Mitchell on behalf of Lloyds intend to dispute all of claim. A case of wait and see now. Keep your fingers crossed for me please

[JULIE MCEVOY]

Hi all, just received the final sorry no payment will be made letter from Llyods/TSB letter (totally expected) It also said if you are still not happy you are welcome to complain to financial ombudsman service and this is their final response!. So I am just about to post court action threat letter straight back to them (which I already had prepared). Has anyone else had this response?

[BARTY]

Hi Julie

Yes all sounds like standard stuff, good luck with your Court claim. You should really start your own thread in the normal Lloyds forum, this one is for successful claims only, you'll be in here in a couple of months!!

barty

[stemc]

hi all just a quick question i sent my first data sar to tsb 27th oct wondering if i should of recieved any sort of reply by them,i know they have 40 days but thought they would acknowledge the letter i sent

[stemc]

hi julie bad news about the letter hope ya have better look with the court claim looks like they are fighting back more i,ve only started mine

[freebird]

Hya gang, sorry if you've already done it, but it's a good idea to start your own threads in the section for your bank, that way we can all follow your claims and support you if you need it !!

Freebird x

[borg]

help wots an S A R and were do i find one plz sombody:confused:

[paulwlton]

An S A R- Subject Access Request- This request is made under the Data Protection Act which the Banks must comply with in a set time period.

 

I strongly suggest a thorough read of the F.A.Qs, everthing you need to know is there.

[Bookworm]

Thread locked to avoid further hijacks.