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Howard Cohen are also used by government departments - your taxes are paying for them - they are currently pursuing me for court costs in respect of companies house filing fees. I had already paid directly to companies house but they are still pursuing me for the court fee - all done with the complete authority of companies house

 

I didn't argue about paying companies house fine - it was perfectly justified for late filing of accounts but to attempt to add to their monies is a disgrace

 

I'm complaining about them to my MP but have also put in court defence

 

Another nasty DCA making easy money on behalf of government too!

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Hi all, My G E Money debt has now been passed to Howard Cohen & Co, do I need to ask them for anything in relation to the amount owed such as the original credit agreement, and does it cost anything to ask for this?

 

Any help gratefully received.

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Hi all, My G E Money debt has now been passed to Howard Cohen & Co, do I need to ask them for anything in relation to the amount owed such as the original credit agreement, and does it cost anything to ask for this?

 

Any help gratefully received.

 

 

Hi Zetecisback

 

Have Howard Cohen issued you with a Court claim yet, if not i would CCA HC to see what documents they have.

 

Gaz

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Does anybody have any comments on the following thought I had yesterday.

 

Has anyone who has received a letter from HC claiming a judgement HAS been entered against them, thought of bringing proceedings against them for breaching section 40(1)© & (d) of the Administration of Justice Act??

 

Would it stand up in court?

 

Anybody want to have a go at drafting a PoC if they think its a good idea?

 

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Hi Zetecisback

 

Have Howard Cohen issued you with a Court claim yet, if not i would CCA HC to see what documents they have.

 

Gaz[/qu

Hi thanks for that, no court documents yet only threats I will ask for the CCA today

 

 

Gee your lucky Howard Cohen sent me Court papers staight away without any threats. Prehapes he's learned his ways knowing in the past he's been jumping the gun.

Yes, get that letter in the post today, don't forget the £1 postal order with the letter.

 

Gaz

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At some point I will be trying to get a Howard Cohen CCJ set aside. I had the pleasure of dealing with this firm a few years ago, when I knew nothing about Court procedure, or this Forum. I got the Court papers on Dec 23rd, panicked and admitted the claim.

 

Now I realise Howard Cohen did not have the correct paperwork, nor did they follow the correct procedures - which seems par for the course for this particular firm.

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With my thread I've CPR 31.14 Cohens, got no where, had a statement of account from CL Finance today, what I may do is CCA request both, just to say I have.....is there anything wrong with doing this while court action is going on?? I am preparing my defence now and have posted up the defence I intend to use on my thread.

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No need to cca cl as its in court action and they have not provided u with the document.

 

Just fill in a n244 with expemtion fee if necessary asking the courts to order they produce the required paperwork.

 

Shout if u need any help with the form.

OFT debt collection guidance

 

Please remember the only stupid question is the one you dont ask so dont worry about asking the stupid questions.

 

Essex girl in pc world looking 4 curtains 4 her pc,the assistant says u dont need curtains 4 a computer!!Essex girl says,''HELLOOO!! i,ve got WINDOWS!!'.

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Gee your lucky Howard Cohen sent me Court papers staight away without any threats. Prehapes he's learned his ways knowing in the past he's been jumping the gun.

Yes, get that letter in the post today, don't forget the £1 postal order with the letter.

 

Gaz

 

WOT! no letter before action?

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Here is my Cohen thread - at the moment hoping to be submitting embarrassed defence in 2 days time.

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/debt-collection-industry/237706-urgent-please-can-i.html

Cabot - £7000 - can't provide docs :)

Red Castle/GUS - unenforcable - phoney docs:)

Halifax £2000 bank charges refunded 12/7/07:)

Halifax (round 2) - LBA 30/8/08 - £2500 back within 3 weeks

Nat West - £2,000 - WON offer dated 7th December 2009 (a week after the Supreme Court Ruling !!!!)

 

In progress

 

Yorkshire (hubby) - LBA sent, discussion reggarding hardship undertaken waiting to see what their plans are after Supreme Court Case

 

Capital 1 - SAR'd - typed docs provided not originals gonna play letter ping pong for a while

Halifax Visa - when I get a moment

Halifax personal loan - when I get a moment

 

If all these come to cash I'll be a millionaire (ish)

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He is funny though isnt he,

I got a phoney court claim for my nans old next account and shes been dead for 18 months!!! Next knew and have had the death cert and she only lived at my adress for about 12months but apparently they are going to either remove her possesions (dig her up?) put an attachment on her property (springwood cemetary?) or make an attach to her salary (angel?)

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Hi all I've got a CC Claim too, can anyone help, looks like this chap has been blanket bombing people with CC claims again ...

its listed as Howard Cohen & another County Court Claim

 

Cheers Bongo

 

Thats what he does - issues claims in bulk and hopes for default judgement. You need to start your own thread in Legal Issues - title it something like 'Bongo vs Howard Cohen/'. Be sure to post up the Particulars of Claim (your personal details and the reference numbers) and any details of any pre-action correspondence with Cohens, the DCA and/or the Original Creditor.

 

Feel free to look at my thread. Don't let it put you off though - Cohen has been known to give up a lot easier than in my case.

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He is funny though isnt he,

I got a phoney court claim for my nans old next account and shes been dead for 18 months!!! Next knew and have had the death cert and she only lived at my adress for about 12months but apparently they are going to either remove her possesions (dig her up?) put an attachment on her property (springwood cemetary?) or make an attach to her salary (angel?)

 

Interesting when are they talking about sending the baliffs into the cemetry as that would make very good news footage.

 

Have HC been made aware of the death tho.

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Yeah they know, Lewis were first on the scene told them and they were full of apologies then a week later HC "your account is being prepared for court" letter then Satrurday Lewis again with a 50% offer called them up and slaughtered them over the phone (I wouldnt normally phone anyone but its quite amusing to have the moral high ground and know theyve got nowhere to go with any argument!) told they would send it back to next, so I expect a H&C letter again with the inneptitude, might try a ouija board or table tapping and send her to haunt them!

Who should I complain to OFT/FOS both?

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Yeah they know, Lewis were first on the scene told them and they were full of apologies then a week later HC "your account is being prepared for court" letter then Satrurday Lewis again with a 50% offer called them up and slaughtered them over the phone (I wouldnt normally phone anyone but its quite amusing to have the moral high ground and know theyve got nowhere to go with any argument!) told they would send it back to next, so I expect a H&C letter again with the inneptitude, might try a ouija board or table tapping and send her to haunt them!

Who should I complain to OFT/FOS both?

 

 

Hi Themadcap

 

Yes, i've had dealings with Howard Cohen i would personally complain to both the OFT/FOS it wouldn't do any harm except an extra stamp.

 

Gaz

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Can someone please look at my thread, I have an allocation hearing tomorrow, OH cant attend in person, so I just want to send the court a letter as to what I want. HC sent a claim form we submitted defence followed by a letter for them to produce documents and copy agreement, but not heard anything from HC.

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He is funny though isnt he,

I got a phoney court claim for my nans old next account and shes been dead for 18 months!!! Next knew and have had the death cert and she only lived at my adress for about 12months but apparently they are going to either remove her possesions (dig her up?) put an attachment on her property (springwood cemetary?) or make an attach to her salary (angel?)

 

Can I suggest you email Samantha Washington of BBC Money Box Programme, she is more than interested in the activities of HC & Co. [email protected]

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