Boots - Price Swapped - Please Help

[FleetJonno]

Hi all,

 

I have no previous criminal convictions and consider myself honest and genuine, but today in boots, feeling under pressure because of work (which is no excuse) and without my wallet I bought a wrap that had a reduced sticker on it wrongly.

 

I left the shop but was stopped and asked to come inside by the security guard. He told me that as it was such a small offence he wouldnt bother with the police, but banned me from boots for a year and gave me an 'intended civil recovery notice', which he told me would likely cost me £40-50.

 

Having read these forums what are the ramifications of not paying this fine?

 

Are RLP a legitimate company?

 

He told me if I didnt pay bailiffs would come round, is this true?

 

What are my rights regarding the data protection act? All they took was my name, birth date and current address which will change in 3 months anyway.

 

What would people suggest is an appropriate course of action for me to take when the fine comes through?

 

I in no way want any kind of sympathy or abuse apart, but some good sound advice would be appreciated, because Im genuinely worried and upset.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Jon

Edited February 20, 2010 by FleetJonno

[JonCris]

1st as some civil recovery firms read this forum from time to time & as you have NEVER been convicted of a criminal offense in this regard remove from your post ALL admissions of guilt.

 

2nd PM me

[FleetJonno]

cheers done, speak in the PM. Thankyou. Other replied/advice still welcome from others please too.

[Crapstone]

A few other threads on the same issue.

 

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