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    • why waste money on scammers? all you need in law is to prove something was sent. use a 2nd class stamp and get free proof of posting from any po counter. dx  
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As an assignee or creditor as defined in section 189 of the CCA this applies to this new requirement on assignment of rights. This means that when an assignee purchases debts (or otherwise acquires rights under a credit agreement) it also acquires certain obligations to the borrower including the duty to comply with CCA requirements (such as the rules on statements and notices and other post-contractual information). The assignee becomes the creditor under the agreement. This ensures that essential consumer protections under the CCA cannot be circumvented by assigning the debt to a third party. 2. The Claim relates to an alleged Credit Card agreement between the Defendant and Bank of Scotland plc. Save insofar of any admittance it is accepted that the Defendant has had contractual agreements with Bank of Scotland plc in the past, the Defendant is unaware as to what alleged debt the Claimant refers. The Defendant has not entered any contract with the Claimant. 3. The Defendant requested a copy of the CCA on the 24/12/2022 along with the standard fee of £1.00 postal order, to which the defendant received a reply from the Claimant dated 06/02/2023. To this date, the Claimant has failed to disclose a valid agreement and proof as per their claim that this is enforceable, that Default Notice and Notice of Assignment were sent to and received by the Defendant, on which their claim relies. 4. The Claimant claims a Notice of Assignment was served on the 22/02/2022. This is denied. 5. The Claimant claims a Default Notice was served on the defendant. This is denied. 6. The Claimant is put to strict proof to verify and confirm that the exhibit *** is a true copy of the agreement and are the true Terms and Conditions as issued at the time of inception of the online application and execution of the agreement. 7. The Claimant further claims that the documents are sufficient to pursue a Judgement and are therefore copies of original documents in their possession. 8. Point 3 is noted and denied. The Claimant pleads that a default notice has been served upon the defendant as evidenced by Exhibit [***]. The claimant is put to strict proof to verify the service of the above in accordance with s136 and s196 Law of Property Act 1925. 9. Point 5 is noted and disputed. 10. Point 6 is noted and disputed. The Defendant cannot recall ever having received the notice of assignment as evidenced in the exhibit marked *** The claimant is put to strict proof to verify the service of the above in accordance with s136 and s196 Law of Property Act 1925. 11. Point 11 is noted and disputed. The Defendant requested a copy of the CCA on the 24/12/2022 along with the standard fee of £1.00 postal order, to which the defendant received a reply from the Claimant dated 06/02/2023. To this date, the Claimant has failed to disclose a valid agreement and proof as per their claim that this is enforceable, that Default Notice and Notice of Assignment were sent to and received by the Defendant, on which their claim relies. 12. Point 12 is noted, the Defendant doesn’t recall receiving contact where documentation is provided as per the Claimants obligations under CCA. In addition, the Claimant pleads letters were sent on dates given, yet those are not the letters evidenced in their exhibits *** (dates are wrong) 13. Point 13 is noted and denied. Claimant is put to strict proof to prove allegations. 14. The Claimant did not provide a true copy of the CCA in response to the Defendants request of 21/12/2022. Conclusion 15. Without the Claimant providing a valid true copy of the executed Credit agreement that complies with the CCA, the Claimant has no grounds on which to enforce this alleged debt. 16. The Claimant has been unjustly enriched at the expense of the Defendant by purchasing bulk debt at a greatly reduced cost and subrogating for the original creditor in trying to recuperate the full amount of the original debt 17. The Defendant was not given ample evidence to prove the debt and therefore was not required to enter into settlement negotiations. Should the debt be proved in the future, the Defendant is willing to enter into such negotiations with the Claimant. On receipt of this claim I could not recall the precise details of the agreement or any debt and sought clarity from the claimant by way of a Section 78 request. The Claimant failed to comply. I can only assume as this was due to the Claimant not having any enforceable documentation and issuing a claim in hope of an undefended default judgment. Statement of Truth I, ********, the Defendant, believe the facts stated within this Witness Statement to be true. Signed: _________________________ _______ Dated: _____________________
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having read the forum for hours finally decided to go after these rip off artists, have had two large blips in my account with them over the last 6 years, both times when the equally wonderful Tax Credit system crashed and refused to pay me for about 6 weeks. Both times spoke to A and L explained that temporary problem and could they please not add bounced charges to my account as I would never be able to get straight, both times they were adamant that as account was in red no overdraft would be offered and basically tough luck. At the time I was distraught as two young kids and no money, struggled through however, no thanks to the Tax Credit office who must be the most inefficient Government dept and thats saying something, tallied up what A and L owed approx 1200 quid, sent all the letters, last week trundled down to my local County Court and issued small claim no 6HH01760, today have received notice from the Court that they have filed Acknowledgement of Service, with intent to defend all of the claim.

Looking forward to what happens next as Im not easily intimidated but what I would be interested to know is if they attempt to close my account which they no doubt will, what are my chances of getting an injunction to stop them, as to try and get the Tax Credit Office to pay into a different account is not something I would look forward too. I only have a basic account and this is the only money that goes in apart from Child Benefit. If anyone has any thoughts please let me know.

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Hi, i think A&L will try to close your account, im in the same position, and have just issued court proceedings against them, and i also opened a basic account with the Natwest, called Step account, did it all online, no credit checks my new debit card was with me within a week and i arranged to have my tax credits paid in the next week!! i know all banks are being challenged and no bank is better but this was just convenient for me, hope this helps! danni

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Hmm, fastest that A and L have moved on my complaint...a cheque in the post this morning in full payment of claim, with no admission of liability on their part!

Also a nice little last line from them " as it is clear that you do not accept our terms and conditions for the operation of your account we will shortly be contacting you to discuss its future operation"

Suppose that this will be where they tell me to get lost, in the process of drafting my injunction to stop this which I hope to file on Monday. Soon as this nice cheque has cleared will be donating 5% as could not have got this far without all the help from the forums and all the hard work put in by all you guys in charge. A big thank you from myself to you all

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Back to Haywards Heath Court today, injunction filed to prevent account closure. The Court Manager was not available to speak to, but the lady who dealt with my application thought that it would have to go before a District Judge. Do not have the court number for the application yet as I dont have to pay the full fee for Service so they will advise details by post when the application is approved.

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Congratulations on your win!!!!!!!

best of luck with your injunction

Halifax settled

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Nationwide settled

Natwest settled

Don't forget to donate to this site, they gave us the backbone to put up a fight, we've learnt how to reclaim our rights and proved banks are all nothing but........ rubbish <wink>

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hi there , hope that you dont mind me emailing you but your case against a& l is identical to what is happening to me at the momment, and i just dont know where to start. My tax credits failed to go into account so i dutifully informed a&l that problems were going to arise as a result. on day one i was charged £75 alone for failed transactions, that was two months ago and due to the tax credits taking so long to rectify there error it is esscalating. A&L have been no help at all and i just dont know how to stop it spiraling out of control any advise you may be able to offer would be appriciated as i just carnt seem to focus enough to get started as i feel so overwelmed with the spireling debt

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hi there , hope that you dont mind me emailing you but your case against a& l is identical to what is happening to me at the momment, and i just dont know where to start. My tax credits failed to go into account so i dutifully informed a&l that problems were going to arise as a result. on day one i was charged £75 alone for failed transactions, that was two months ago and due to the tax credits taking so long to rectify there error it is esscalating. A&L have been no help at all and i just dont know how to stop it spiraling out of control any advise you may be able to offer would be appriciated as i just carnt seem to focus enough to get started as i feel so overwelmed with the spireling debt

 

 

OK sit calmly and start trying to think rationally as your going to need to be focussed on the task at hand. First start a thread of your own and read all the FAQ's etc etc and as many threads as you can manage as each thread has a new twist somewhere in it. Then send a DPA SAR requesting the data you will need, unless you have all your statements. A sample letter will be found in the library. Then we can go to town on A&L yet again and start the process of getting your money back:razz:

Alliance & leicester:Settled 8/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/alliance-leicester-successes/19700-tamadus-l.html?highlight=tamadus

Capital One:Settled 22/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/capital-one/16644-tamadus-capital-one.html?highlight=tamadus

MBNA 2 accounts:Settled 22/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/other-institutions-successes/13831-tamadus-mbna-i.html?highlight=tamadus

Smile:Settled 15/11/06

Egg Card:S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent 2/10/06

GE Money:S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent3/8/06 LBA sent 26/9/06

Abbey:ERC prelim sent 14/9/06. LBA sent 2/10/06. Now it's getting interesting so keep watching

Barclaycard:In criminal default watch this space

Lloyds TSB:In criminal default watch this space

 

If my comments have been useful please click the scales and let me know.

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First thing welshgirl is to start your own thread so as not to confuse or hijack other peoples threads. Then read all the FAQ's etc. You really do need to understand the process involved or you will make mistakes.Then we get down to business :)

Alliance & leicester:Settled 8/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/alliance-leicester-successes/19700-tamadus-l.html?highlight=tamadus

Capital One:Settled 22/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/capital-one/16644-tamadus-capital-one.html?highlight=tamadus

MBNA 2 accounts:Settled 22/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/other-institutions-successes/13831-tamadus-mbna-i.html?highlight=tamadus

Smile:Settled 15/11/06

Egg Card:S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent 2/10/06

GE Money:S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent3/8/06 LBA sent 26/9/06

Abbey:ERC prelim sent 14/9/06. LBA sent 2/10/06. Now it's getting interesting so keep watching

Barclaycard:In criminal default watch this space

Lloyds TSB:In criminal default watch this space

 

If my comments have been useful please click the scales and let me know.

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The Court Manager phoned back today, as well as the N1 an N16A has to be completed for an Injunction, which I have duly downloaded from the on line Court Services.I have filled it in and posted it back, so this will now be served as the Manager has approved the Fee Exemption, and every thing else is in order with the Injunction Application. It seems that it will go before a District Judge to be heard.

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The Court Manager phoned back today, as well as the N1 an N16A has to be completed for an Injunction, which I have duly downloaded from the on line Court Services.I have filled it in and posted it back, so this will now be served as the Manager has approved the Fee Exemption, and every thing else is in order with the Injunction Application. It seems that it will go before a District Judge to be heard.

 

Sounds like it's all systems go good luck with it

Alliance & leicester:Settled 8/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/alliance-leicester-successes/19700-tamadus-l.html?highlight=tamadus

Capital One:Settled 22/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/capital-one/16644-tamadus-capital-one.html?highlight=tamadus

MBNA 2 accounts:Settled 22/9/06 http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/other-institutions-successes/13831-tamadus-mbna-i.html?highlight=tamadus

Smile:Settled 15/11/06

Egg Card:S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent 2/10/06

GE Money:S.A.R - (Subject Access Request) sent3/8/06 LBA sent 26/9/06

Abbey:ERC prelim sent 14/9/06. LBA sent 2/10/06. Now it's getting interesting so keep watching

Barclaycard:In criminal default watch this space

Lloyds TSB:In criminal default watch this space

 

If my comments have been useful please click the scales and let me know.

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hi there , hope that you dont mind me emailing you but your case against a& l is identical to what is happening to me at the momment, and i just dont know where to start. My tax credits failed to go into account so i dutifully informed a&l that problems were going to arise as a result. on day one i was charged £75 alone for failed transactions, that was two months ago and due to the tax credits taking so long to rectify there error it is esscalating. A&L have been no help at all and i just dont know how to stop it spiraling out of control any advise you may be able to offer would be appriciated as i just carnt seem to focus enough to get started as i feel so overwelmed with the spireling debt

 

As Tamadus suggests, start your own thread then we can keep an eye on your individual case more easily.

On a practical level, have you thought of going to the Citizen's Advice Bureau to see if they can offer you some advice or assistance in the short term to help you stop the spiralling debts? Although claiming your money back will be the most benefit in the long run, it will be a long and drawn out affair, so you obviously want to stop things getting out of hand first.

Best of luck, whatever happens.

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hi there good luck with your claim,im just about to start my claim now can i ask do you have to add interest cos i aint got the time to work it out as im so busy so i was going to leave it but didnt know if i had to add it on or not

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