Stealing wallets from TK MAXX

[ArtisanUK]

If I don't pay them, could Tk Maxx or RLP call the police or get the court involved? Because Tk Maxx told me that they will give the police a copy of my banning notice.

If they do, it will not be worth the paper on which it would be printed.

 

Unless a court order or ASBO was involved, it is not a crime to enter a retail store during its hours of business.

[Steve Williams]

Okay, so when they do send me the letter, I will post it on here and could either one of you guide me and help me write the letter because I'm not that good at writing letters. Also, would i send them emails or hand write them?

And as for the whole mum thing, I'm still deciding whether to tell her or not. Because I am so worried she will find out, but I am also worried that if I tell her, I will be a let down to her.

[natalie]

Well, if you dont want to talk to your mum, is there another adult, aunt? friend of the family? grandparent? that you could talk to about it?

 

Of course you will get help here to write any letters.

[MARTIN3030]

Lets wait and see what follows.

[bobba1]

I've ignored all my letters so far, and will continue to do so, they are really unlikely to take you to court or get police involved, nothing "bad" will happen... and don't pay them a penny... they just want to scare you into paying it! letters will not say they're from RLP but if you intend to ignore them, do note that there will be more than 1!

[Steve Williams]

Bobba1, you know the letters you have recieved, what do they look like? And I'm planning on telling one of my cousins as we're really close. But that's about it.

 

I think I will ignore them. But I also need to tell my friend not to pay too as he will also recieve the letter. I spoke to him earlier and he said he will pay because he doesn't want any trouble with the police or anything. So yeah, he'll need some convincing too.

 

And thank you everyone for your help!

[bobba1]

it was just a plain white envelope, but it did have a small stamp stating RLP PO Box blah blah blah on the front next to the franked , but I wouldn't be too sure if it would be the same company sending the mail.

 

Well, if he wants to pay £150+... I think you should definitely direct him to this forum to do abit of reading!

[Steve Williams]

Martin, how comes you cant see the police being interested in TK MAXX'S banning list? Could Tk Maxx juat be threatening me by syaing it'll be forwarded to the police or what?

[watchinginvestigation2011]

TK MAX made a choice wether to ring police or deal with it with a so called ban at the point they called you back in.

 

They cant jsut say as you wont pay our trumped up fines we didnt even warn you about, that now we will go to the police, it would be bribary almost if they put it as read dont pay and we will call the police or let them know of our banning list.

 

Police have better things to deal with and as they wallets were safely returned they had not stock loss, I also feel that wether that guard was sat of their bott all day with no catch or doing their job and stopping theft they are their for the same time It is not fair to charge such an extortianate fee for filling a silly form in and not warn people to expect a fine. Comes across the fine is more a profit as in i bet their secutiry staff for the day dont earn the cost of one fine, so are they hinting an eight our shift of thereabouts was needed to process one catch:madgrin:

 

If they ever did go to court they would have to prove their loss to the court as inexact figures and i feel they havnt done so yet as cannot justify such huge fines.

[2Grumpy]

If (or when) you do tell your parents, they won't know about RLP, their tactics and lack of power or authority.

 

When you do tell them should be prepared to manage their possible first impulse to pay these leeches without understanding the possible downside (that RLP take that as an admission of guilt & permission to add you to their nasty little database) as well as that it just lines their pockets. Have the CAB advice & this thread handy when you come clean, expect some grief, but then hopefully support.

[Steve Williams]

What's CAB?

[maroondevo52]

What's CAB?

 

Citizens Advice Bureau

[watchinginvestigation2011]

Citezens advice bereau, you can find where nearest on is in phone book or from local council websites xx

Edited May 1, 2011 by watchinginvestigation2011
spelling again oops

[Steve Williams]

watchinginvestigation, what would you do if your son/daughter at the age of 15 told you that they stole a wallet and will be receiving a fine? x

[dx100uk]

i'd say nothing!!

 

IT'S NOT A FINE

 

ITS A SPECULATIVE INVOICE

 

dx

[natalie]

She'll be mad at you, you've done something silly, that you know is wrong and she'll be cross! But she wouldnt want you worrying about this on your own.. and she'll be mad as hell at the company trying to unlawfully bully you into coughing up a ridiculous amount of money.

 

I recently found a couple of packets of collector cards in my 7 year old little boys pocket, that I knew he must have taken when we were shopping, so I took him into the shop with the cards and asked for the manager. He then had to explain to the manager that he had stolen them. And I told him that if it ever happened again I would be taking him to the police station. Do you seriously think I would bother to take him into the shop if they slapped £150 bill on me?

 

Your parents want you to be honest, but they dont want your stupidity to be taken advantage of the way these companies do.

[watchinginvestigation2011]

Agree with last poster any upset your mum will have will be short lived to protection for helping you.

 

My son about a year ago was not happy that I according to him was taking too long in saving for his xbox games. Due to my memory and illness I am not always on the ball. The crafty little bugger had worked out he could occassionally take £20.00 out of my purse and the likelihood was I wouldnt notice or would think schucks I cant remember what on earth I had speant that on and dismiss it as my error.

 

Thing is I started to count what in my purse more regular and unfortunatley for him he struck at the wrong moment and I was paying for something and though hang on this is a little light. I just looked at him, he looked at me and I said hand it back.

 

He quietly left the room I didnt even know if I had just falsley accused my son and reapeared with fourty pounds. Twenty just took, twenty before. Now he insists that is all he took and said he was sorry and would never do it again and I believe him and money has not gone again.

 

I could have screamed the place down, threw a hissy fit, but what was the point as soon even though I was not sure I said hand it back, I mean it could have been his sister for all I knew, but though probably not she is only young, he anyway fessed up.

 

He could have denied it and I again would have probably had to think did I miscount and well be more careful, but he was honest.

 

If you were mine I would respect you for telling me what is happening, okay you might get the never do it again lecture, but honestly I would be more concerned you are worried about this bunch of sharletons.

 

Tell mum xx

 

What did my son get?

 

The game he wanted for being honest and yes he had waited a while for it, he knows now to ask and tell me if he feels I have forgoton or he is not happy and then he will get an explanation as to why hes got to wait or when he will get what he wants, he has also learnt patience and well I got a few cups of tea out of him that night. In fact I can always tell when he is after or broaching the subject of a game release, his birthday is near by and he is asking mummy regulary would I like a cuppa, so I know where we are going with it:wink: He is 15.

 

Best wishes

Edited May 2, 2011 by watchinginvestigation2011

[AnonymousFighter]

Personally, my situation did involve a wallet at the same retailer but it was an item attached to it (which probably made the whole thing less serious).

 

Through my own experiences, there's nothing really that you can do but wait for the letters, simply ignore them and do not request or negotiate with them - at all.

 

As for the letter appearances, it will definitely come up with the RLP logo in the top right-hand corner addressed to you (if I remember correctly) but there's nothing really stopping your parents seeing the letters neither. Expect the first one to arrive within two weeks or something. You will receive more demands of payment, nearer to the deadline that they suggest you pay. I describe the process as you being 'invisible' with the "you don't exist" type scenario. Hopefully, they'll give up by then. For me, everything took a good two months before they stopped. I know the process will cause anxiety and stress but it'll be over before you know it!

 

I wish you luck in your situation and this forum will give you the help and support you will need.

[Steve Williams]

Hi AnonFighter, thanks for the info. So did you reply to them at all?

 

And watching investigation, thanks for your advice, I think I'll tell my mum when the letter arrives. Thanks everyone

[AnonymousFighter]

No, I did not contact or reply to them at all for any negotiation.

 

Again, I hope things go well for you, especially when you will talk to your mum about your issue. All the best.

[Steve Williams]

The RLP letter came today and my mum had opened it whilst I was at school. I just came home and saw the letter opened. My mum is still at work and I hadn't told her yet. I was planning to tell her today, but I guess I'm too late.

 

The letter said I had to pay £137.50 but would accept £35. I am so screwed when my mum gets back.

 

Can someone advice me what to do?

[natalie]

Talk to her, tell her what happened and that you know you messed up, she was a kid herself once you know, she will probably understand more than you realise. . Then get her to look at this website to deal with the letter.

[Cinammon]

Definitely show her this thread as it's really informative and will show how worried you have been. She will also understand more about the whole situation if you do.

[dx100uk]

show her this thread yes yes yes,

 

dx

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[Steve Williams]

Okay turns out she didn't read the letter because she seemed clueless when she got home. So now the problem is, should I pay the £35 so I would not have to risk another letter coming through or what? Thanks everyone.