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    • new thread created for this claimform please post here now for anything to do with it now . pop up on the bulk court website detailed on the claimform. [if it is not working return after the w/end or the next day if week time] . When you select ‘Register’, you will be taken to a screen titled ‘Sign in using Government Gateway’. Choose ‘Create sign in details’ to register for the first time. You will be asked to provide your name, email address, set a password and a memorable recovery word. You will be emailed your Government Gateway 12-digit User ID. You should make a note of your memorable word, or password as these are not included in the email.  then log in to the bulk court Website .  select respond to a claim and select the start AOS box. .  then using the details required from the claimform . defend all leave jurisdiction unticked  you DO NOT file a defence at this time [BUT you MUST file a defence regardless by day 33 ] click thru to the end confirm and exit the website .. get a CCA Request running to the claimant . https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/332502-cca-request-consumer-credit-act-1974-updated-january-2015/ .. Leave the £1 PO unsigned and uncrossed . get a CPR  31:14  request running to the solicitors [if one is not listed send to the claimant] ... https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/332546-legal-cpr-3114-request-request-for-information-when-a-claim-has-been-issued/ . .use our other CPR letter if the claim is for an OD or Telecom Debt or Util debt]  https://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/topic/332546-legal-cpr-3114-request-request-for-information-when-a-claim-has-been-issued/ on BOTH type your name ONLY Do Not sign anything .do not ever use or give an email . you DO NOT await the return of ANY paperwork  you MUST file a defence regardless by day 33 from the date on the claimform [1 in the count] ..............  
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Create a new thread with as much info as you can, so someone can help you out.

Any advice i give is my own and is based solely on personal experience. If in any doubt about a situation , please contact a certified legal representative or debt counsellor..

 

 

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i am also in reciept of incapacity benefits as im unable to work due to epeleptic seizures.mini credit keep saying they are sending me to court then they just send another letter to my mums house as i no longer live there saying i owe an additional 100 pounds

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They will NOT send you to court, and even if they did the case would more than likely be thrown out, or you will be told to pay £1 a month, as you have a serious medical condition which prevents you from working. This is a very low priority debt. Don't let it stress you out.

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Have you asked them for a complete breakdown of how they arrive at that figure....? Be careful they don't plunder your bank account too...

 

Drop them an email to ask them and make a proposal - also quote this from the OFT's guidelines -

 

• be transparent in their dealings with debtors and others – information provided should be clear and should not be confusing or misleading

 

• Charging for debt recovery: charges should not be levied inappropriately or unfairly

 

• exercise forbearance and consideration – in particular towards debtors experiencing difficulty - we would expect businesses to work with debtors with a view to providing them with reasonable time and opportunity to repay debts

 

i. pressurising debtors to pay more than they can reasonably afford32 without experiencing undue difficulty33 or to pay within an unreasonably short period

 

If they fail to respond to a payment plan or ignore your emails get in contact with the FOS.....Just the fact that the FOS will charge them £500 to investigate your complaint should make them comply....

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Guys,

 

I had a loan with these people and had the same problems, my loan was for £100. Apparently I didnt set up my request to extend the loan properly and before I knew it, they said I owed them in excess of £600.

 

They never answered their phones or responded to the emails I sent them, all I got was an automated call every day saying how much I owed. Check the letters they send the amount never corresponds with the amount on the site and does not reflect the charges they say they have applied for letters etc. I waited in on the days a debt collector was 'apparently' going to visit and funnily enough this never happened!!

 

My debt was passed to OPOS in the end (im sure this is just a sister company of minicredit). I stood my ground and explained all the above. I told them I would happily go to court and fight my case - no company like this would risk the cost of losing over such small loans. They gave me three outrageous repayment plans, all of which I rejected. I told them that I was willing to repay the loan amount plus the interest as agreed at the time an that was it..... They accepted. The debt is paid and ive heard nothing else.

 

Persevere with these mugs. If they agree to a setlllement get account details where you can pay the money into, DO NOT give them your details!! Good luck!

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Ryan,

Well done, it shows what perseverance can do!

 

Emma,

Keep us informed of your progress with FOS, I've an open complaint with FOS from 2011 awaiting formal adjudicator handling, it will be interesting to see how the respective opinions compare.

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I took out a £150 loan with these nogoodniks in January and the balance now stands at £951! If the total wasn't so farcical I would probably be more concerned.

I have complained to Trading Standards, OFT & FOS and await their respective responses. Minicredit always reply with the same old blurb - I have challenged them to issue a claim via MCOL or issue a statutory demand... so far nothing.

In all seriousness, I routinely contact them via their 'Send us a question' requesting bank details for making payment via standing order, but no joy.

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Minicredit are one of the worst PDL's. Just keep the pressure on them and theyll buckle. They wont take anyone to court, because they know a judge would see the obscene charges and throw them out. Most of the time, they use one of their sister companies to take you to court, but as soon as they see you submit a defense ( meaning you know what you are doing), they back off and then inundate you with letters or request to settle out of court for a very small amount of the original debt.

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