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And here is a .pdf copy of the letter from Link directing me to return the court summons form to them. Unbelievable eh? Total and absolute contempt for me, the court, the judge and the law in general.

 

The final paragraph is even more damaging than the penultimate one. If it had just been the latter they could have claimed that the writer had made a mistake but she actually asks you to respond to them rather than the court twice!! You have them bang to rights and they need to be seriously punished for this.

 

If you had followed their suggestion you would have ended up with a default judgement against you and a charging order on your house in a matter of weeks. Getting it removed would have been a hell of a job.

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I have to say that I really, REALLY hate Link Financial. Their underhand tactics know no bounds and surely it's only a matter of time before it all comes back to bite them on the ar$e.

 

They scared me into a signing a charging order a few years ago and have spent their time since then pestering me at regular intervals to up my payments. Unfortunately I'm now tied in for a fair amount of time, unless they get shut down - so let's hope it happens!

 

Strange that someone hasn't burned down their offices by now.

 

Always worthing checking that they have actually registered the charge with the Land Registry. They sometimes forget.

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Thanks for the support. I've just finished a letter of complaint to the court manager insisting that they act citing the CPUTR amongst others. (Didn't know what they were before reading on here so thanks for that :) )

 

Will make a big deal out of this, if not for my sake then for others as this kind of tactic is just unforgiveable. I'll keep you all posted :wink:

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Always worthing checking that they have actually registered the charge with the Land Registry. They sometimes forget.

 

Would I be able to see that via the Land Registry's website? Just checked my address on there and the only two linked documents that come up are the Title Register and Title Plan.

 

Wishful thinking but does it mean there's no charging order linked to my property..... or would that not show on a public website?

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Would I be able to see that via the Land Registry's website? Just checked my address on there and the only two linked documents that come up are the Title Register and Title Plan.

 

Wishful thinking but does it mean there's no charging order linked to my property..... or would that not show on a public website?

 

It would be shown on the Title Register if it's been registered. You would need to buy and look at the document on the site. I

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Would I be able to see that via the Land Registry's website? Just checked my address on there and the only two linked documents that come up are the Title Register and Title Plan.

 

Wishful thinking but does it mean there's no charging order linked to my property..... or would that not show on a public website?

 

It would be shown on the Title Register if it's been registered. You would need to buy and look at the document on the site. I don't want to overstate the chances of this but I'm aware of them failing to register a charging order in one case.

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It would be shown on the Title Register if it's been registered. You would need to buy and look at the document on the site. I don't want to overstate the chances of this but I'm aware of them failing to register a charging order in one case.

 

Damn, it's on there. Didn't see it first of all but definitely states the names of those b'stards on it.... can't sell my house without their permission! Oh well - not going to sell up anyway so they can just wait for the account to be settled.

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Sorry to hear that. It won't help you to know that they use charging orders to make sure they they eventually get paid in full for a debt that they purchased at a fraction of its face value. Nice little earner for them and a complete abuse of the charging order system. This company is utterly odious.

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I take my hat off to you emandcole!

 

Cool as a cucumber you, drawing them out at every opportunity...

 

Make sure that you bring this matter to the attention of all the Regulators, the Court(s) and your MP.

 

Not forgetting of course, John Fingleton himself at the Office of Fair Trading.

 

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Its worth pointing out that charging orders are only relevant if you own your own home & intend to sell it. ;)

They say a county court claim has been issued?

Well thats worth checking with the county court system itself, if it has then it will be dealt with all properley & officially etc...

If it hasnt, then link can easily have their sorry a*ses reported.

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Agreed.

 

And, I wonder if Ann Robinson of BBC Watchdog would be interested?...

would love to see her cross question some of those Link Goons!

 

The TV and press would have a field day with this latest bunch of tactics used by Link. They've spent far too long scaremongering and breaking rules, all over debts they've bought for a fraction of the original amount.

 

Would absolutely love to see them named, shamed, and of course shut down.

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I would also love to see these cowboys shut down.

 

I had dealings with them myself a few years back where they phoned my mums neighbour asked him to pass a message to my mum to give to me, I phoned them (didnt know who they were) and it wasnt even me they were after it was my old housemate at another address, and they wanted me to give them his address/phone no. I went nuts at them and their only reply was - well if your parents had a listed no we would have rung them instead of the neighbour - I was furious!

 

I spoke to my ex housemate and he said they can swivel its the 1st time anyone had attempted to contact him in over 8yrs!!!

 

So IMO I hope link get what they deserve.

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Hi,

Ok, with the advice and contacts many of you have kindly shared I am pleased to say I have just finished writing and emailing to the OFT, Kate Hoey MP, Sally Keeble MP (Mine), Wayne David MP, Caerphilly Trading Standards, Mr. R. Gardner of Lambeth Trading Standards, Northampton Trading Standards and the Ministry of Justice. I have informed them as a matter of urgency to ensure courts throughout the land are made aware of Links latest antics which would hopefully prevent many good people being victimised and blatently cheated.

 

I have also composed a rather good letter to the Court Manager which I will shortly be delivering by hand and insisting is delivered to him/her as a matter of urgency...which of course it is. I have asked for a phone call today so I know it has been read today. Who knows, today could be the deadline for someone in my area to submit a response and they've unwittingly followed advice from those unscrupulous rascals at Link. How polite am I?

 

I have essentially requested with respect that all cases involving Link Financial are reviewed whilst the judges are made aware of what's been going on. Of course now the court is aware I imagine there is a responsibility on them to ensure no-one else can fall victim to this so I'm trusting they'll act with the importance it really needs. Be liable otherwise won't they?

 

I'll keep you all up to date and thanks again :wink:

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Excellent emancole!

 

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by emancole:

 

"I have essentially requested with respect that all cases involving Link Financial are reviewed whilst the judges are made aware of what's been going on. Of course now the court is aware I imagine there is a responsibility on them to ensure no-one else can fall victim to this so I'm trusting they'll act with the importance it really needs. Be liable otherwise won't they?"

 

Quite Right, this matter needs to be brought to the attention of any and all, who have had County Court Claims issued against them by; Link Financial limited!

 

A Very ANGRY; Angry Cat.

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Stunning!!

Emandcole - respect for being so cool!!!

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Methinks they've picked the wrong person to mess with..welcome to CAG!!!

Elsa xx

 

Excellent, please keep us updated on this. Hopefully the long awaited investigation into Link will now take place.

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