Hi,
After looking through MoneySavingExpert I noticed a few people pointing towards this forum so I am hoping that you may be of assistance.
I have a small selection of debts from credit cards and an unsecured personal loan. One of the credit card debts, being chased via CL Finance, I challenged over 2.5years ago and have received nothing but a yearly statement from them and pay nothing towards the debt.
Two other credit card debts are being "cared for" by Wescot and Cabot Financial and the unsecured loan, originally through Paragon, is now in the hands of CBS Transcom or Arrow or both!!!! Anyway, I made a request to these collection agencies for the original agreements and have received, in short form, the following from each:
Wescot: They claim to not own the debt but work for Egg and so I need to request from Egg direct.
Transcom/Arrow: I sent request to Transcom but got reply from Arrow. Is this right and allowed? Anyway, got the response of "we currently can't find the information you have requested but are continuing to search". They also stated they would hold all transactions on the account and then proceeded to take a payment out a week later.
Cabot: I have received several replies from them all claiming to be searching for the info until today when they stated "Unfortunately Cabot have not been able to provide you with the requested information within the relevant time period". They go on to state they will continue to request the info from Halifax and that the account will remain on hold. However, they go on to say that I am still obliged to pay the outstanding balance. Is this correct?
What I want to know is what do I do next? I looked at the Templates but didn't see one for when comapnies fail to supply the information. Any help on what letter to send, whether I am legally obliged to keep paying or can suspend payments and anything else relevant would be appreciated.
Many thanks in advance
Dave
PS I sent the original requests for info on the 29th July.
Forgot to say, these are debts that go back a long way, as in easily over 5 years ago and I had a lot of change of circumstances and it all got out of hand. I need help sorting it out so I can start afresh, asap though realise it will take time, as I am in a more stable situation and have a good outllook once this mess is sorted.
Many thanks again for any help or guidance.
Dave
After looking through MoneySavingExpert I noticed a few people pointing towards this forum so I am hoping that you may be of assistance.
I have a small selection of debts from credit cards and an unsecured personal loan. One of the credit card debts, being chased via CL Finance, I challenged over 2.5years ago and have received nothing but a yearly statement from them and pay nothing towards the debt.
Two other credit card debts are being "cared for" by Wescot and Cabot Financial and the unsecured loan, originally through Paragon, is now in the hands of CBS Transcom or Arrow or both!!!! Anyway, I made a request to these collection agencies for the original agreements and have received, in short form, the following from each:
Wescot: They claim to not own the debt but work for Egg and so I need to request from Egg direct.
Transcom/Arrow: I sent request to Transcom but got reply from Arrow. Is this right and allowed? Anyway, got the response of "we currently can't find the information you have requested but are continuing to search". They also stated they would hold all transactions on the account and then proceeded to take a payment out a week later.
Cabot: I have received several replies from them all claiming to be searching for the info until today when they stated "Unfortunately Cabot have not been able to provide you with the requested information within the relevant time period". They go on to state they will continue to request the info from Halifax and that the account will remain on hold. However, they go on to say that I am still obliged to pay the outstanding balance. Is this correct?
What I want to know is what do I do next? I looked at the Templates but didn't see one for when comapnies fail to supply the information. Any help on what letter to send, whether I am legally obliged to keep paying or can suspend payments and anything else relevant would be appreciated.
Many thanks in advance
Dave
PS I sent the original requests for info on the 29th July.
Forgot to say, these are debts that go back a long way, as in easily over 5 years ago and I had a lot of change of circumstances and it all got out of hand. I need help sorting it out so I can start afresh, asap though realise it will take time, as I am in a more stable situation and have a good outllook once this mess is sorted.
Many thanks again for any help or guidance.
Dave
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