Scotcall debt collecting services

[brent100]

Hi

 

I have an o/s debt for £444.21 that has been passed onto Scotcall debt collecting services who will pass my account onto a field representitive to arrange a doorstep call.

 

Does this mean they will contact me prior to calling or can they just turn up unnanounced?

I assume I do not have to let them in or even arrange a visit with them?

 

Regards

[2Grumpy]

Have a look here. You aren't alone.

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/debt-collection-industry/206618-doorstep-calls.html

 

What's the debt for?

[clemma]

They have no rights to turn up at your door at all! Usually it's all threats and no one ever turns up. Send them the following letter if you want:

 

Dear Sir/Madam

 

Account Ref xxxx

 

Please be advised that I will only communicate with you in writing.

 

Should it be your intention to arrange a “doorstep call”, please be advised that under OFT rules, you can only visit me at my home if you make an appointment and I have no wish to make an appointment with you.

 

There is only an implied license under English Common Law for people to be able to visit me on my property without express permission; the postman and people asking for directions etc (Armstrong v. Sheppard and Short Ltd [1959] 2 Q.B. per Lord Evershed M.R.). Therefore take note that I revoke license under Common Law for you, or your representatives to visit me at my property and if you do so, then you will be liable to damages for a tort of trespass and action will be taken, including but not limited to, police attendance.

 

Yours faithfully

[kurvaface]

You don't have to see them at all. Send the above letter.

[brent100]

Thanks everyone. Really helpful advice