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    • Hello dx100uk, After months of waiting for a response I finally got a reply and I must say it was the worst 4 months of my life the - fear of the unknown. So, they wrote back and said I was in the wrong BUT on this occasion they  would not take action but keep me on file for the next 12 months. It. was the biggest relief of my life a massive weight lifted -  I would like to thank you and the team for all your support
    • I have contacted the sofa shop who are sending someone out tomorrow to inspect the furniture. I suspect if anything a replacement will be offered although I would prefer a refund. Few photos of the wear in the material, this is how it was delivered.  
    • Yup, for goodness sake she needs to stop paying right now, DCA's are powerless, as .  Is it showing on their credit file? Best to use Check my file. All of the above advice is excellent, definitely SAR the loan company as soon as possible.
    • Hi all, I am wandering if this is appealable. It has already been through a challenge on the Islington website and the it was rejected. Basically there was a suspended bay sign on a post on Gee st which was obscured by a Pizza van. The suspension was for 3 bays outside 47 Gee st. I parked outside/between 47 & 55 Gee st. I paid via the phone system using a sign a few meters away from my car. When I got back to the car there was a PCN stuck to the windscreen which I had to dry out before I could read it due to rain getting into the plastic sticky holder.  I then appealed using the Islington website which was then rejected the next day. I have attached a pdf of images that I took and also which the parking officer took. There are two spaces in front of the van, one of which had a generator on it the other was a disabled space. I would count those as 3 bays? In the first image circled in red is the parking sign I read. In the 2nd image is the suspension notice obscured by the van. I would have had to stand in the middle of the road to read this, in fact that's where I was standing when I took the photo. I have pasted the appeal and rejection below. Many thanks for looking. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is my appeal statement: As you can see from the image attached (image 1) I actually paid £18.50 to park my car in Gee st. I parked the car at what I thought was outside 55 Gee st as seen in image 2 attached. When I read the PCN issued it stated there was a parking suspension. There was no suspension notice on the sign that I used to call the payment service outside number 55 Gee st. I looked for a suspension notice and eventually found one which was obscured by a large van and generator parked outside 47 Gee st. As seen in images 3 and 4 attached. I am guessing the parking suspension was to allow the Van to park and sell Pizza during the Clerkenwell design week. I was not obstructing the use or parking of the van, in fact the van was obstructing the suspension notice which meant I could not read or see it without prior knowledge it was there. I would have had to stand in the road to see it endangering myself as I had to to take images to illustrate the hidden notice. As there was no intention to avoid a parking charge and the fact the sign was not easily visible I would hope this challenge can be accepted. Many thanks.   This is the text from the rejection: Thank you for contacting us about the above Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). The PCN was issued because the vehicle was parked in a suspended bay or space. I note from your correspondence that there was no suspension notice on the sign that you used to call the payment serve outside number 55 Gee Street. I acknowledge your comments, however, your vehicle was parked in a bay which had been suspended. The regulations require the suspension warning to be clearly visible. It is a large bright yellow sign and is erected by the parking bay on the nearest parking plate to the area that is to be suspended. Parking is then not permitted in the bay for any reason or period of time, however brief. The signs relating to this suspension were sited in accordance with the regulations. Upon reviewing the Civil Enforcement Officer's (CEO's) images and notes, I am satisfied that sufficient signage was in place and that it meets statutory requirements. Whilst I note that the signage may have been obstructed by a large van and generator at the time, please note, it is the responsibility of the motorist to locate and check the time plate each time they park. This will ensure that any changes to the status of the bay are noted. I acknowledge that your vehicle possessed a RingGo session at the time, however, this does not authorize parking within a suspended bay. Suspension restrictions are established to facilitate specific activities like filming or construction, therefore, we anticipate the vehicle owner to relocate the vehicle from the suspended area until the specified date and time when the suspension concludes. Leaving a vehicle unattended for any period of time within a suspended bay, effectively renders the vehicle parked in contravention and a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) may issue a PCN. Finally, the vehicle was left parked approximately 5 metres away from the closest time plate notice. It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure they park in a suitable parking place and check all signs and road markings prior to leaving their vehicle parked in contravention. It remains the driver's responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is parked legally at all times. With that being said, I would have to inform you, your appeal has been rejected at this stage. Please see the below images as taken by the CEO whilst issuing the PCN: You should now choose one of the following options: Pay the penalty charge. We will accept the discounted amount of £65.00 in settlement of this matter, provided it is received by 10 June 2024. After that date, the full penalty charge of £130.00 will be payable. Or Wait for a Notice to Owner (NtO) to be issued to the registered keeper of the vehicle, who is legally responsible for paying the penalty charge. Any further correspondence received prior to the NtO being issued may not be responded to. The NtO gives the recipient the right to make formal representations against the penalty charge. If we reject those representations, there will be the right of appeal to the Environment and Traffic Adjudicator.   Gee st pdf.pdf
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ive noticed your thread is nearly 2 yrs old when you first started,,,,wow

 

ive had my mbna - well all/leic assigned to them at link,,,and ive updated my thread

 

so will sub to your thread if i may and try and learn stuff along the way

 

any help would be appreciated in the meantime

 

many thanks and later i will read all the thread have glanced at a few posts within it today

 

laters and keep positive angel x

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I HAVE JUST RECEIVED COURT PAPERS FROM LINK SO I HAVE CALLED THEM WITH THE INTENTION OF ARRANGING TO PAY. I EXPLAINED THE DEBT OCCURED BECAUSE I HAD NOT BEEN IN REGULAR EMPLOYMENT BUT NOW I WAS ABLE TO OFFER THEM £50.00 AS I DID NOT WISH TO INCUR THE ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS. THIS WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE EVEN THOUG I POINTED OUT THAT OFFER WAS LIKELY TO BE BETTER THAN A COURT WOULD AWARD AFTER ASSESSING MY OUTGOINGS AS A SINGLE MOTHER WITH OTHER CREDITORS. LINK WANTED ME TO PAY THE BALANCE OR AGREE TO PAY OVER PERIOD OF 5 MONTHS. i CANNOT AFFORD £250 PCM FROM MY SALARY SO LOOKS AS IF IT'S GOING TO COURT. WHY CAN'T THESE PEOPLE BE REASONABLE? I AM TEMPTED TO LOOK SERIOUSLY INTO BANKRUPTCY.

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I HAVE JUST RECEIVED COURT PAPERS FROM LINK SO I HAVE CALLED THEM WITH THE INTENTION OF ARRANGING TO PAY. I EXPLAINED THE DEBT OCCURED BECAUSE I HAD NOT BEEN IN REGULAR EMPLOYMENT BUT NOW I WAS ABLE TO OFFER THEM £50.00 AS I DID NOT WISH TO INCUR THE ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS. THIS WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE EVEN THOUG I POINTED OUT THAT OFFER WAS LIKELY TO BE BETTER THAN A COURT WOULD AWARD AFTER ASSESSING MY OUTGOINGS AS A SINGLE MOTHER WITH OTHER CREDITORS. LINK WANTED ME TO PAY THE BALANCE OR AGREE TO PAY OVER PERIOD OF 5 MONTHS. i CANNOT AFFORD £250 PCM FROM MY SALARY SO LOOKS AS IF IT'S GOING TO COURT. WHY CAN'T THESE PEOPLE BE REASONABLE? I AM TEMPTED TO LOOK SERIOUSLY INTO BANKRUPTCY.

 

Do you own or rent your home? Link have a nasty habit of obtaining CCJs and then going for charging orders. They can only do this if you own your own home though.

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I HAVE JUST RECEIVED COURT PAPERS FROM LINK SO I HAVE CALLED THEM WITH THE INTENTION OF ARRANGING TO PAY. I EXPLAINED THE DEBT OCCURED BECAUSE I HAD NOT BEEN IN REGULAR EMPLOYMENT BUT NOW I WAS ABLE TO OFFER THEM £50.00 AS I DID NOT WISH TO INCUR THE ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS. THIS WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE EVEN THOUG I POINTED OUT THAT OFFER WAS LIKELY TO BE BETTER THAN A COURT WOULD AWARD AFTER ASSESSING MY OUTGOINGS AS A SINGLE MOTHER WITH OTHER CREDITORS. LINK WANTED ME TO PAY THE BALANCE OR AGREE TO PAY OVER PERIOD OF 5 MONTHS. i CANNOT AFFORD £250 PCM FROM MY SALARY SO LOOKS AS IF IT'S GOING TO COURT. WHY CAN'T THESE PEOPLE BE REASONABLE? I AM TEMPTED TO LOOK SERIOUSLY INTO BANKRUPTCY.

 

 

CCA them, SAR them, make sure you have all the paperwork from them. I bet something will be amiss, but you need all this to do a defence.

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Even if it goes to court a Court will not order you to pay more than you can afford. However in the first instance get a CCA letter off to Link to see if they have the correct paperwork. Its pointless sending Link an SAR. This should always be sent to the Original Creditor. I would however hold fire on this and save a tenner until you see if Link can actually enforce the ALLEGED debt

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Under no circumstances should you speak to Link they are axxxx. Send CCA request with £1.00 PO put your account number on the back. Put in the letter that you will only deal with them in writing. Make sure you do not sign anything you send, type your name, print your name but never ever sign it. Nikki if you haven't started your own thread do so. So it doesn't divert help away from this site. If you go to the top of the page where it says search type in link financial you will see you are not on your own with these bunch of nutters. DG:)

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Even if it goes to court a Court will not order you to pay more than you can afford. However in the first instance get a CCA letter off to Link to see if they have the correct paperwork. Its pointless sending Link an SAR. This should always be sent to the Original Creditor. I would however hold fire on this and save a tenner until you see if Link can actually enforce the ALLEGED debt

 

Nikki

 

ODC has said exactly what I would have said to you. No Court in the land will order you to pay more than you can afford. Link are known for their threats and intimidation - please do send a CCA letter to them by Recorded Delivery (this is so that you can prove they received it later on via Royal Mail Track & Trace if they say they have not had it). Start your own thread as Diamondgirl says, and then put the link to it on here so we can find it, and continue to support you. The main thing is please try not to worry - I know its easier said than done when you are being intimidated by these bozos, there are so many of us on here who have had the misfortune to deal with this company and know their tactics, you will get lots of help and advice from us all. And it is very important not to speak to them if they phone you, say you will only deal with them in writing and put the phone down as they love nothing more than to get into a conversation with you and try to threaten you further as happened to me in the early days :mad:

 

To all of you who have posted on this thread recently, sorry I have not been on much and commented to you all but my OH is in hospital and I have had family problems too - so been distracted. Thanks for your continuing support. Link seem to have given up with me for the time being after my last bog off letter to them which was very strongly worded :p

 

Love SG x

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So right SG wish Link would give up on me unfortunately not. DG:)

 

LOL Diamondgirl I spoke too soon :rolleyes:

 

These pillocks are now threatening me with their "Asset Investigation Department" to validate my personal data and pursue any action that may prove necessary to recover the balance without further reference to me:p

 

They have been chasing me for 3 years but...STILL no CCA :rolleyes:

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Asset Investigation Department my ar$e, These people are so full of crap that they invent these grandiose sounding names to make the Threat Monkeys feel important rather than IMPOTENT which really describes them better.

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Tut Tut is that anyway to speak about our dear monkeys ODC I have a much strong vocabulary than that but I daren't put it on here.

Asset Investigation Department - it's the next desk along from the bag of nuts isn't it.

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A warm welcome to you

No ones thick on this site just not legal eagles.

Go to the main page and click on debt collection or whatever area you want to put your thread on then when the page opens on the left hand side you will see new thread click on an away you go.

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A warm welcome to you

No ones thick on this site just not legal eagles.

Go to the main page and click on debt collection or whatever area you want to put your thread on then when the page opens on the left hand side you will see new thread click on an away you go.

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Thank you what a star you are:-D

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Hi everyone

just found this threadand read with great interest. I received contact from link about 1year ago eventually they did stop phoning and writting but alas !! yesterday we received letters and today postcards to contact them. To be honest I forgot all about them. However noticednobody has posted on this thread since May 2009 and wondered how everybody has progressed with link. now that I see that they can get charges put on our house I feel very frightenedwith them.I am going to start anew thread re:Link tomorrow once I have collected all facts. Butwould like to know what has happened to you allon here regarding link.

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