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I spoke to a solicitor yesterday who was handling one of my cases and he has heard nothing from Ratio and can not move it forward until he does. In terms of the poor customer service and lack of updates etc I would urge everyone to start the complaints process off. There are a number of introducers out there who are as culpable as Ratio as well namely UK Logical and Guardian GB the latter promised the earth and claim they are different cos they have barristers on board etc - however when I quizzed them in January theyre guy clammed up and could only say "it will be at least 9 months" before any progress. Im at the stage where I wish I was never taken in by the piffle peddled by Ratio and the introducers to them.

 

Hi Billy Goat Gruff,

 

I again have just spoken to a female introducer following my 'naughty' pretend appliation to Claims Warehouse by their website which as I thought resulted in a call from them asking how they can help - I bet they wish they hadn't called me!

 

She informs of a company she referrs to who work closely with a Barriester and can turn my claim around in 11 days -- too little too late, the introducer informed this company would ring me but alas they never did, 2 minutes ago I spoke to her again she sounded 'shocked or great actress' they had not called me... I am now going down the route of finding my own local solicitor to help me complete the CCJ forms... It's going to cost but I can no longer afford the emotional time, distress and upset these sharks have caused...

 

She also suggested I threated the MD of Claims Warehouse & Ratio Money that I will inform the Office of Fair Trading -- too late already been done!

 

Once this CCJ mess is sorted, I will ensure court action is taken against both Ratio Money and The Claims Warehouse!

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This confirms my wider fears! Has anyone had any dealings with RARIO MONEY who were the original company handing my cliam ? They too seem to have gone to ground although when I spoke to the broker this morning who was very helpful she seemed to be suggesting contact with them is almost imposible!

 

This was recently posted by Black Knight on another website:-

 

Dear All

 

Just for clarification.

 

Black Knight Associates (BKA) provides Case Management Software and Litigation Lending to a number of experienced panel law firms operating in the Financial Irregularity claims market.

 

As part of the lending process BKA requires a risk assessment to be undertaken to determine if a claim has sufficient merit to proceed.

 

They further provide the software to perform this risk assessment.

 

Ratio Money, and several other CMC's, have referred claims to these BKA panel solicitors and the cases are currently being risk assessed.

 

This process includes direct contact with the client, usually by phone, to ensure that the information provided is correct and can be fully corroborated.

 

Many of these clients have been waiting for some considerable time to have their case passed to a solicitor.

 

Some were already with other solicitors, some just did not want to proceed and several gave verbal feedback that contradicted what was in the file.

 

Ratio Money did apparently write to the clients informing them of this process but wrongly referred to BKA as solicitors.

 

Clients that successfully pass this process are, with their consent, retained by the panel solicitor and BKA then provide litigation lending to the law firm to progress the case.

 

The unsuccessful clients are passed back to Ratio Money or the relevant CMC.

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RatioMoney have sold my case info. £50 to a law firm, be it a very small firm who have now instructed a barrister to look at the case. I have signed a CFA and await the outcome.

 

Good luck

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I finally got full confirmation from the panel solicitor today that they will not be proceeding with the case.

 

The letter states, "Having reviewed your file and sought specialist Counsel (Barrister) advice. It would appear unfortunately Counsel is of the view that you have less than a 50% chance of success in achieving a Declaration of Unenforceability should the matter proceed to court. The prospect of success is reduced as the courts have now tested a small number of claims and their findings are clear. Claims with a prescribed term breach do not have a discretion and the court must find them unenforceable. Claims likes yours have what is termed a discretionary breach and therefore the courts are unlikely to make such a declaration. They may decide to make a small financial adjustment on the agreement which may result. However due to the costs of litigating claims such as these we are unable to act under a Conditional Fee Agreement. Therefore Counsel is not prepared to proceed further with this case and we have been advised likewise. On that basis and for the above reason we do not intend to pursue this matter any further and will be closing your file at this office. We will inform Ratio Money of the same. We confirm you have no financial obligation towards our fees and we have not incurred any disbursements for which you are liable. Your file will be held in storage for a period of six years after which it will be destroyed. Please note you have the right to seek independent legal advice should you wish to do. Alternatively you may want to have your file reallocated to another panel solicitor via Ratio Money."

 

So, it looks like I was right when I said that Emmett's audit was inaccurate when it said that there was a prescribed breach. It's a year this week since I started this process. Very frustrating.

 

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The creditor is Swift Advances and its a secured loan so I made sure not to miss any payments.

 

However, the original loan was £15,000 and I have been paying £238 for three years and a recent redemption figure was £14,777.

 

I am subscribed to threads about Swift Advances who are a complete rip-off in the second charge loans market.

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I had a letter from the appointed solicitor today who said my case is unenforcable because it contains an incorrect APR,an incorrect total charge for credit and an incorrect final written warning. However his hands are tied because Ratio have not given him permission to use the credit audit report done by Emmets solicitors (probably because they fell out with Ratio?) Also it looks as tho a secret commission was paid. The firm in question is `Fortis Lease`. Ive just tried ringing Ratio and surprise surprise no answer not even an answer phone. I think my next action will be to proceed with a complaint to the Ministry of Justice and to send Matthew Porteus the Managing Director of Ratio another complaint.

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I had a letter from RM today notifying me that my case(s) had been referred to a firm of solicitors. In fact I have already heard form the solicitors who have arranged the necessary insurance and are instructing a barrister (they say). The cases were first looked at by Emmets. it all sounds ok but we will see.

Billy goat . Who is the (alleged) creditor ?

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Hi guys,

I've involved the Ministry of Justice in my complaint against Ratio Money and they're really on the ball and have been a great help. The more complaints against one party (ie. Ratio), the more inclined they are to formally investigate and take action for a breach of contract.

 

Hopster:

good luck with Emmetts - that's who were 'looking after' my cases for eight months with no progress and have now denied ever having them. I've now complained to the Legal Complaints Service (part of the Law Society) about them.

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I am done with Emmets. After they examined my agreements they returned the papers to RM who sent me the reports. Another solicitor paid RM £50 for each intro and they are now with that solicitor who has instructed a barrister (they say).

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I had 2 claims progressing with Emmetts. Once Richard Craven left nothing happened (not much had happened before then!), and now they have passed my cases on to James & Beckett solicitors.

 

I have another 2 claims that have been stuck with RM for about 6 months now with nothing happening - they no longer answer the phone or return any messages.

 

I am not sure what to do now. How should I pursue RM for a refund? Is a complaint to MoJ the best avenue? If so, does anyone have contact details for someone there?

 

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I had 2 claims progressing with Emmetts. Once Richard Craven left nothing happened (not much had happened before then!), and now they have passed my cases on to James & Beckett solicitors.

 

I have another 2 claims that have been stuck with RM for about 6 months now with nothing happening - they no longer answer the phone or return any messages.

 

I am not sure what to do now. How should I pursue RM for a refund? Is a complaint to MoJ the best avenue? If so, does anyone have contact details for someone there?

 

thanks

I wouldn't bother, they have gone into administration

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Hi Billy Goat Gruff,

 

I again have just spoken to a female introducer following my 'naughty' pretend appliation to Claims Warehouse by their website which as I thought resulted in a call from them asking how they can help - I bet they wish they hadn't called me!

 

She informs of a company she referrs to who work closely with a Barriester and can turn my claim around in 11 days -- too little too late, the introducer informed this company would ring me but alas they never did, 2 minutes ago I spoke to her again she sounded 'shocked or great actress' they had not called me... I am now going down the route of finding my own local solicitor to help me complete the CCJ forms... It's going to cost but I can no longer afford the emotional time, distress and upset these sharks have caused...

 

She also suggested I threated the MD of Claims Warehouse & Ratio Money that I will inform the Office of Fair Trading -- too late already been done!

 

Once this CCJ mess is sorted, I will ensure court action is taken against both Ratio Money and The Claims Warehouse!

Too Late. RM is in administration and I have heard that TCW is next. Too many customers will want their refund.

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Can you please confirm where you found this information?

From another claims company who submitted to ratio. They are talking to the administrators to see what is going to happen to their claims.

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From another claims company who submitted to ratio. They are talking to the administrators to see what is going to happen to their claims.

 

Thanks,looks like this 'industry' is imploding will be lots of very unhappy people!

Is there anyone out there who can actually make things happen with unenforceable agreements?

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Thanks,looks like this 'industry' is imploding will be lots of very unhappy people!

Is there anyone out there who can actually make things happen with unenforceable agreements?

 

You're right, it looks like the whole industry is gone. I lost £295 with Ratio Money and £900 with Clear Your Finance, who I also think went into administration.

 

If you have an unenforceable agreement you can do it yourself, with help from other members of this site.

 

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You're right, it looks like the whole industry is gone. I lost £295 with Ratio Money and £900 with Clear Your Finance, who I also think went into administration.

 

If you have an unenforceable agreement you can do it yourself, with help from other members of this site.

 

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socleirigh

Sorry, I have to disagree. Humbleman probably would as well. Going to court against the lenders counsel is, in my opinion very dangerous. There are a few cases coming soon that, if they go against the lender, will help things greatly.

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