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    • Well I sent them the letter of claim, the only responses so far was a few emails reopening the claims on the parcels where they asked for information such as proof of value (which I get) but other things like photos of the parcels, which I haven't got as I never took photos of them. It's been well over the 14 days since I sent the letter now anyway, so what do you think I should do now?
    • Know it has already been answered, but? Does not explain why JCI has registered a different default date when they get the information from the original creditor, Virgin
    • Since you were stopped at the time there is no requirement for the police give you anything there and then or to send you anything before they have decided how to deal with the offence.  They have three choices: Offer you a course Offer you a fixed penalty (£100 and three points) Prosecute you in court  The only option that has a formal time limit is (3). They must begin court proceedings within six months of the date of the alleged offence. Options (1) and (2) have no time limit but since the only alternative the police have if you decline those offers is (3) they will not usually offer a course beyond three months from the date of the offence and will not usually offer a fixed penalty beyond four months from that date. This is so as to allow time for the driver to accept and comply with their offer and to give them the time to go to option (3) if he declines or ignores it.  Unless there is a good reason to do otherwise, the action they take will usually be in accordance with the National Police Chiefs' Council's guidance on speeding enforcement. In a 40mph limit this is as follows Up to 45mph - no action. Between 46mph and 53mph - offer a course Between 54mph and 65mph - offer a fixed penalty Over 65mph - prosecution in court So you can see that 54mph should see you offered a fixed penalty. Three weeks is not overly long for a fixed penalty offer to arrive. As well as that, there has been Easter in that period which will have slowed things down a bit. However, I would suggest that if it gets to about two months from the offence date and you have still heard nohing, I would contact the ticket office for the area where you were stopped to see if anything has been sent to you. Of course this raises the danger that you might be "stirring the hornets' nest". But in all honesty, if the police have decided to take no action, you jogging their memory should not really influence them. The bigger danger, IMHO, is that your fixed penalty offer may have been sent but lost and if you do not respond it will lapse. This will see the police revert to option (3) above. Whilst there is a mechanism in these circumstances  to persuade the court to sentence you at the fixed penalty level (rather than in accordance with the normal guidelines which will see a harsher penalty), it relies on them believing you when you say you did not received an offer. In any case it is aggravation you could well do without so for the sake of a phone call, I'd enquire if it was me.  I think I've answered all your questions but if I can help further just let me know. Just a tip - if you are offered a fixed penalty be sure to submit your driving licence details as instructed. I've seen lots of instances where a driver has not done this. There will be no reminder and no second chance; your £100 will be refunded and the police will prosecute you through the courts.
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ive not ccad first crud yet. not sure if i can cos they claim its a united utilities debt? which i was never aware of cos i pay them on the card and have done for over a year!!

 

ive ccad:

 

barclaycard

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Fredericksons

welcome finance

 

Only the cap 1 letter has been recieved so far (they didnt respond to my ("you dont need a sig letter") the sig they gave made me laugh, its just a blatent scribble!!!

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i recently received a letter from 1st credit which i ignored as it was from a previous address. i have sinced received another letter which is from a debt from previous address and previous name. the debt is from a credit card i got approx in august 2002 i think i only made a few payments so am almost certain i have made no payments for over 6 years.i would be grateful for ant advice on what to do next

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sillyfilly, you are probably best starting off your own thread.

 

However if you can confirm the last payment you made was more than six years old the alleged debt will be statute barred.

 

This will make very interesting reading for you:

http://www.oft.gov.uk/shared_oft/business_leaflets/consumer_credit/oft664.pdf

 

If you can confirm the alleged debt is statute barred, then 1st Credit can't recover it through the courts.... if they proceed to continue to harass you then the protection from harassment act becomes applicable to you - and Trading Standards can intervene on your behalf and prosecute under the Administration Of Justice Act.

 

I would be tempted not to reply, but research statute barred debts on here, I know there are template letters available but i'm not sure if you want to give them your present details.

Advice offered by ENRON is without prejudice and is for your judgement as to whether to take it. You should seek the assistance or hire of a solicitor or other paid professional if in doubt.

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Im recieving letter and calls from them regarding a united utilities debt. I dont dispute the debt but i am wary of paying a dca. I have tried numerous times to gt in contact with united utilities about an arrangement. They said they were going to call me and didnt. Then i get a letter from them saying theyve passed it on to a dca because they tried to call , they didnt. Theyve gave the dca my mobile number. surey they cant pass on details like this. not sure what to do next.

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Simply DO NOT engage with or talk to BCW over the phone EVER. Your dispute is with UU, not this tin pot DCA, send BCW the telephone harassment letter:

http://http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/content.php?493-Harassment-by-telephone-response-letter

 

How much roughly is the alleged debt and how old is it? Is it a disputed amount between you and UU?

Who ever heard of someone getting a job at the Jobcentre? The unemployed are sent there as penance for their sins, not to help them find work!

 

 

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Im recieving letter and calls from them regarding a united utilities debt. I dont dispute the debt but i am wary of paying a dca. I have tried numerous times to gt in contact with united utilities about an arrangement. They said they were going to call me and didnt. Then i get a letter from them saying theyve passed it on to a dca because they tried to call , they didnt. Theyve gave the dca my mobile number. surey they cant pass on details like this. not sure what to do next.

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i know my connection has gone mental :!:.

 

As for the amount it keeps changeing. First it was £175 then £223 now on the last letter it sayd £122. I never pick up the phone when they ring. I picked it up today though but hung up when they said who it was. Also i had a dodgy call today from someone claiming to be with the FSA.

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Write to United Utilities Recorded Delivery and request the correct amount, by return in writing.

 

Write to BCW again Recorded Delivery and in form them that the account is still in dispute with UU http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk...-is-in-dispute

 

BCW should then send the account back to UU and when you have the correct account, make an offer of payment, start payments, and so long as you do not miss a payment that should be the end of it.

 

If you are on benefits this can be as low as £1 per month.

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BCW are extremely deluded, they like to punch well above their weight and like to make themselves sound important and will ask for such irrelevant nonsense such as your I&E, you are not in any way obliged to furnish them with this information, so don't. This info can only ever be provided in a court, to a Judge, someone who has legal knowledge and training and doesn't need the help of an abacus or their fingers & toes to do maths.

 

Nice signature caruthers! :lie:

Now have you written to UU yet asking them for the actual figure they are claiming?

I would be inclined to write back to BCW outlining the legal definition of harassment and that of harassing a debtor under the CPUTR regs, but then again why waste your time effort and money when they can't read anyway.

Who ever heard of someone getting a job at the Jobcentre? The unemployed are sent there as penance for their sins, not to help them find work!

 

 

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Hi zarah

Already great advice from bb/ hs and with regrads to BCW wanting to know your I & E's forget it as they are not entitled to know, only a Court can request that info

Get those letters off and let BCW stew

Good luck

R

[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I asked them to wait whilst I got my Bank card :violin:

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Information that may help if a CCA request is refused due to the lack of a signature . . http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?248863-Signature-demands-fight-back-possible-!&highlight=

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My phone is currently in a cage with 6 guinea pigs sniffing away 8-)

 

:jaw:

 

Get your phone out of there straight away, he will start to have what he thinks is an inteligent chat with your Guinea Pigs and the GP's will win

Have some sympathy :lol:

R

[sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] I asked them to wait whilst I got my Bank card :violin:

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Information that may help if a CCA request is refused due to the lack of a signature . . http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?248863-Signature-demands-fight-back-possible-!&highlight=

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