Oct Revolution's UE Diary

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

ACCOUNT 7

Cahoot/Santander

Activity:
06/10/10 - CCA Request sent
06/11/10 - CCA rec'd (e-mailed to NID for advice)
09/11/10 - NID says :UE "T&C's rec'd" letter sent
15/11/10 - Letter rec'd from Santander in response to last - "are looking into my complaint and I should hear from them shortly"

26/11/10 - Another letter from Santander similar to last but also stating "if account complained about still has an oustanding balance CCA remains in force and payments should continue; that missed payments will be shared with CRA; remain on file for 6 years - may affect credit status"

04/12/10 - Letter rec'd from Santander "it is our belief that we have fully complied with CCA and copy of Terms and Conditions support this and the agreement is fully enforceable." Niddy says ignore.

13/04/11 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "....understand you are still experiencing financial difficulty and would ask you to continue to make payments through your appointed 3rd party adviser as agreed....as advised we are informing you of our intention to submit default information to CRA....default will remaim on file for 6 years....". NID says ignore last.

10/05/11 - Letter rec’d from Santander: “….our records show proposed payments have not been made for some months….important you contact us to advise current financial situation/establishing why payments are not being made….failure will result in us resuming collection and recovery on your acc….”. NID says ignore

11/05/11 - Default Notice rec'd from Santander. Will file.

19/05/11 - Been receiving 2-3 calls daily from Santander for the past month, but not been answering. Have sent "Harassment By Telephone" template and see what comes of it.

01/06/11 - Letter rec'd from Santander. "...we have looked into your complaint and have removed your telephone number from our sytsems and will only communicate in writing...". A result I think

31/03/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...while your complaint was investigated all collection activity was suspended...now complaint is concluded collection activity will commence...to stop this please pay in next 14 days...we are here to help...contact us...". Niddy says IGNORE

17/04/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...we have noted that there is a sum outstanding...please pay in next 14 days...we are here to help...please contact to arrange payment..." I will IGNORE and see what happens next

28/04/12 - Letter from Santander: "...your acc is in arrears please pay immediately...will affect other facilities with us...we will report to CRA...". I will IGNORE.

17/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...you have broken terms of agreement...above sum must be paid now...call us to pay...if you fail to comply take this letter as notice of our intention to register default with CRA...info will be registered for 6 years...failure to take action will result in acc being placed with Management Recovery Services...". I will IGNORE and file.

02/07/12 - Statement rec'd from Santander showing a zero balance and that outstanding amount has been transferred. I assume they have sold acc to DCA. I will file and see what happens next.

07/07/12 - Letter from Santander (as expected passed to DCA): "...your acc has been passed to Moorcroft Debt Re covey Limited who are our agents for managing your account...will take steps to arrange amicable payment arrangement...". I will file and see what they send me next.

Hi Niddy/I2D,

I have an update for the above account:

UPDATE: 10/07/12:

Letter rec'd from Moorcroft (as expected): "...instructed by santander to collect debt...legal requirement to send notice of intended litigation... we believe this letter fulfills this... to prevent us recommending to our client that legal proceedings should be issued please contact this office with your payment proposals...we remind you CCJ will affect your credit rating...contact us..."

Do I need to send "acc sold whilst in dispute" or wait and see what their next move is.

many thanks,

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

ACCOUNT 7

Cahoot/Santander

Activity:
06/10/10 - CCA Request sent
06/11/10 - CCA rec'd (e-mailed to NID for advice)
09/11/10 - NID says :UE "T&C's rec'd" letter sent
15/11/10 - Letter rec'd from Santander in response to last - "are looking into my complaint and I should hear from them shortly"

26/11/10 - Another letter from Santander similar to last but also stating "if account complained about still has an oustanding balance CCA remains in force and payments should continue; that missed payments will be shared with CRA; remain on file for 6 years - may affect credit status"

04/12/10 - Letter rec'd from Santander "it is our belief that we have fully complied with CCA and copy of Terms and Conditions support this and the agreement is fully enforceable." Niddy says ignore.

13/04/11 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "....understand you are still experiencing financial difficulty and would ask you to continue to make payments through your appointed 3rd party adviser as agreed....as advised we are informing you of our intention to submit default information to CRA....default will remaim on file for 6 years....". NID says ignore last.

10/05/11 - Letter rec’d from Santander: “….our records show proposed payments have not been made for some months….important you contact us to advise current financial situation/establishing why payments are not being made….failure will result in us resuming collection and recovery on your acc….”. NID says ignore

11/05/11 - Default Notice rec'd from Santander. Will file.

19/05/11 - Been receiving 2-3 calls daily from Santander for the past month, but not been answering. Have sent "Harassment By Telephone" template and see what comes of it.

01/06/11 - Letter rec'd from Santander. "...we have looked into your complaint and have removed your telephone number from our sytsems and will only communicate in writing...". A result I think

31/03/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...while your complaint was investigated all collection activity was suspended...now complaint is concluded collection activity will commence...to stop this please pay in next 14 days...we are here to help...contact us...". Niddy says IGNORE

17/04/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...we have noted that there is a sum outstanding...please pay in next 14 days...we are here to help...please contact to arrange payment..." I will IGNORE and see what happens next

28/04/12 - Letter from Santander: "...your acc is in arrears please pay immediately...will affect other facilities with us...we will report to CRA...". I will IGNORE.

17/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...you have broken terms of agreement...above sum must be paid now...call us to pay...if you fail to comply take this letter as notice of our intention to register default with CRA...info will be registered for 6 years...failure to take action will result in acc being placed with Management Recovery Services...". I will IGNORE and file.

02/07/12 - Statement rec'd from Santander showing a zero balance and that outstanding amount has been transferred. I assume they have sold acc to DCA. I will file and see what happens next.

Hi Niddy/I2D,

I have an update to above account:

UPDATE: 07/07/12:

Letter from Santander (as expected passed to DCA): "...your acc has been passed to Moorcroft Debt Re covey Limited who are our agents for managing your account...will take steps to arrange amicable payment arrangement..."

As me and Moorcroft are old "friends" (from other accounts) I will file and see what they send me next.

Have a good weekend all

[The Tech Clerk]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

I'm sure most of us would wish creditors and DCA would all "bog off"

You mean : - Buy One Get One For Free = Debt Purchasing from Banks/Credit Card Companies.?

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

superb value that!

does that make us a BOGOF??

I'm sure most of us would wish creditors and DCA would all "bog off"

[MrsD]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

superb value that!

does that make us a BOGOF??

[Deepie]

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Thanks I2D and evenlessdopey,

I will send "account sold whilst in dispute" for my last two updates (Tesco and First Direct)

many thanks,

Buy one get one free.........

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

Thanks I2D and evenlessdopey,

I will send "account sold whilst in dispute" for my last two updates (Tesco and First Direct)

many thanks,

[MrsD]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

I'd pop off a sold in dispute

great minds!

[Deepie]

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Hi Niddy/I2D,

I have an update to above account:

UPDATE: 05/07/12

Letter rec'd from Nelson Guest & Partners Solicitors: "....instructed by Wescot....willing to consider realistic payment proposals....cannot remain outstanding....if full payment/proposals are not made within 10 days further recovery activity will be undertaken....to prevent call Westcott urgently...."

Is there anything I need to respond with or just ignore and see what they do next:

many thanks

If it were me I'd send this now------->Account Sold whilst in Dispute

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

ACCOUNT 3

Tesco Personal Finance

Activity:
06/10/10 - CCA Request sent
05/11/10 - CCA rec'd (e-mailed to NID for advice)
09/11/10 - NID syas :UE "T&C's rec'd" letter sent
16/11/10 - Letter rec'd from Tesco in reply to last: Stating "CCA is true copy; consider account not to be in dispute; will pursue for full payment; will not enter into further correspondence over alleged CCA breaches" - NID says bog standard letter to ignore.

08/01/11 -Letter rec'd from Tesco (dated 20/12/10) “as you have failed to respond to banks previous demands, we have no alternative but to commence further proceedings for recovery…….we urge you to call to resolve this matter……..failure to do so may result in account being passed to external DCA without further warning or delay”. Ignored last letter.

20/01/11 - Letter rec'd from TRITON "Tesco have placed your account with us for immediate collection.......to avoid further action forward cheque for full amount by return...or pay by credit card over the phone.....if unable to make payment call office immediately......" NID says send "account sold whilst in dispute of CCA request" letter.

21/01/11 - Above letter sent.
24/01/11 - Calls received daily from Triton - Ignoring/Not answering.
04/02/11 - Letter rec'd from Triton: “disappointed that you’ve failed to make payment or repayment proposals…..no alternative but to consider further action…may be appropriate to request a debt recovery agent call on you to discuss repayment…would prefer not to take this action so call to discuss outstanding balance”

10/02/11 - NID says send "harassment/doorstep visit" template. Letter sent.
12/02/11 - Letter rec'd from Triton: “..we remain disappointed you have failed to settle debt/make repayment proposals….we have now recommended to Tesco that solicitors be instructed to commence court proceedings which you would be liable for costs……" NID says send "Threat by Lender/DCA - To commence Litigation".

14/02/11 - Above letter sent.
19/02/11 - Letter from Tesco received in response to my “Threat o gram – to commence litigation” letter sent to Triton:“ we do not consider acc to be in dispute….have fully complied with CCA request….indebtedness remains due and payable and will pursue for full repayment….this is our final response…if dissatisfied with this final response you may refer concern to FOS…..” NID says their final response so ignore.

22/02/11 - letter rec'd from Tesco in response to my Threat o gram "doorstep visit" letter, in which they say "can not uphold my complaint as acc still remains unpaid and acc is enforceable". I will file and ignore and see what happens next.

01/03/11 - Letter rec'd from Tesco (which is exactly the same one as I received on 08/01/11): “as you have failed to respond to banks previous demands, we have no alternative but to commence further proceedings for recovery…….we urge you to call to resolve this matter……..failure to do so may result in account being passed to external DCA without further warning or delay”. Nid says send Threat by lender/DCA to commence litigation. Letter sent.

30/03/11 - Letter rec’d from Green & Co Solicitors: “….instructed by our client Triton/Tesco….despite formal demand, amount remains unpaid….we are likely to be instructed to commence court proceedings….” NID says send "Threat o gram - before action". Letter sent

14/04/11 - Letter from Triton in response to my last letter: “….write with ref to recent correspondence ….our records show Tesco complied with your CCA request with all relevant docs….further to this Tesco issued a letter saying had complied with CCA 1974 and payment is due….and finally issued you a further letter with a final response again confirming all above and that acc is not in dispute….Therefore the balance is due for immediate collection…. contact us within 7 days to discuss repayment proposals….failure to comply will leave us no alternative but to take further action without warning or delay….”. NID says ignore and see what happens next.

20/05/11 - Rec'd a yellow card (in an envelope) from Allied International Credit (UK) Ltd: "....our client has informed us a Formal Demand has been made....payment of full balance must be paid immediately....if you want to discuss acc contact us...." NID says ignore for time being.

29/06/11 - Telephone harassment letter sent.

05/07/11 - The letter has worked as calls seem to have stopped for now.

13/08/11 - Rec'd letter from AIC: ".... early settlement offer of 25%....as account remains unpaid we are reviewing your acc to consider if further action is warranted....please contact us.....failure to do so may result in a recommendation to our client that proceedings should be initiated...." NID says ignore.

13/09/11 - rec'd letter from AIC - similar to last one (I wonder if they will send one every month !) - Will ignore.

23/11/11 - Letter rec'd from Fredrickson International: “….instructed by Tesco to collect outstanding balance….you have failed to pay outstanding balance despite repeated requests….full payment now due to avoid further action….contact us IMMEDIATELY to discuss this matter….payment should be made to Fredrickson International LTD….” NID says to IGNORE

02/12/11 - Letter from Fredrickson: "LETTER BEFORE ACTION....this debt must be paid in full in next 7 days otherwise we will take immediate action....legal action now being considered....further additional costs will be added....bailiff may call....judgement would affect future credit....pay now...." I2D says send "Threat o Gram letter Before Action" - letter sent.

10/12/11 - Yellow Letter rec'd from Fredrickson: "CONFIRMED RESIDENT....acc seriously in arrears...you have failed to correspond or make payment despite trace enquiries showing you live at this address....contact us.... failure to arrange payment your acc will be passed to solicitors with authorisation to proceed with immediate proceedings against you...." I2D says ignore as its crossed with my last letter.

16/12/11 - Letter from Fredrickson in response to my "threat o gram before action" letter:
".....we have referred matter to client....will revert to you when instructions rec'd....acc placed on hold....". will file and see what happens next.

23/12/11 - Letter from Fredricksons: "....we have been in contact with you....you informed us information in respect to this debt was incorrect....we provided details of dispute to our client who now state debt details are correct....we would like to discuss matter with you....please call us in next 7 days....". NID says wait and see what their next move is

06/01/12 - Letter rec'd from Bryan Carter Solicitors: ".....payment must be made in next 14 days....failing we will recommend to client that proceedings be issued without further notice....additional charges will be added....before we refer acc for litigation you have an opportunity to contact Fredricksons with payment proposals...." NID says send "threat to commence litigation" - letter sent

24/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Westcot (new DCA for this acc): "....we have been instructed by Tesco to collect outstanding balance....to avoid further action pay debt in full or contact us....failure to do so will result in further recovery action...." I will IGNORE and see what their next move is.

02/06/12 - Letter rec'd from Westcot: "....FINAL NOTICE ....our latest enquiries confirm you are resident at this address....contact us in next 10 days or further collection activities will begin....please do not ignore....we or client could take legal action against you....or refer debt to a door step collection agency....it is very important you take IMMEDIATE action to resolve this issue....contact us...." I will IGNORE and see what they do next.

14/06/12 - Letter rec'd from Nelson Guest & Partners: "....we are instructed by Westcot as a final attempt to avoid further action to offer you a discount....limited period only....contact Westcot....if no settlement agreed we will continue to recover full amount...we may be able to offer a realistic payment plan....if no contact in next 10 days further recovery action will be taken....contact Westcot....". I2D says IGNORE

Hi Niddy/I2D,

I have an update to above account:

UPDATE: 05/07/12

Letter rec'd from Nelson Guest & Partners Solicitors: "....instructed by Wescot....willing to consider realistic payment proposals....cannot remain outstanding....if full payment/proposals are not made within 10 days further recovery activity will be undertaken....to prevent call Westcott urgently...."

Is there anything I need to respond with or just ignore and see what they do next:

many thanks

[Deepie]

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Hi Niddy/I2D,

I have an update to above account:

UPDATE: 04/07/12:

Letter rec'd from Central Debt Recovery Unit (as promised above!): "...debt referred to us for immediate collection...we specialise in debs where normal methods of recovery have proved ineffective...to bring this matter to a conclusion pay the full amount in next 7 days...if you cannot pay you must telephone us..."

Do I need to send anything or ignore and see what happens next? Central Debt Recovery Unit is trading style of Metropolitan Collection Services.

Many thanks in anticipation,

If it were me I would send this---------->Account Sold whilst in Dispute

[The Tech Clerk]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

same company HSBC own.

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

ACCOUNT 1

First Direct (Metropolitan Collection Services)

Activity:
6/10/10 - CCA Request sent
22/10/10 - letter rec'd from MCS "not in a position to respond to my request; once we are will respond with relevant documetation."

10/12/11 - After almost 15 months of no contact I've finally heard from Metropolitan Collection services: "....we enclose a copy of your executed agreement inc. terms and conditions....consequently we now require your offer of payment....". All they have provided is a one page application form and nothing else. The copy is a really bad one too. NID says copy is illegible so as it stands it's UE. Ignore and see what happens next.

19/01/12 - Letter rec'd from METROPOLITAN: "....agreement to hold this acc has now expired and you have failed to contact us....we now require payment....you must telephone us to avoid possibility of legal action....we now require your offer of payment....failure to contact us in 7 days will result in continued recovery action...." I2D says send CCA Query - Application Form Received - Letter sent.

08/03/12 - Same letter as above rec'd from METROPOLITAN - will ignore.

24/03/12 - Letter rec’d from Metropolitan: “…disappointed not been able to come to agreement…call us immediately to discuss proposals…may agree discount…repayment or settlement proposal…contact us today…”. I will IGNORE

17/04/12 - letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...you have failed to make payment as requested...no alternative but to take further action...may involve doorstep collection...legal proceeding...CCJ...bailiff visiting...attachment of earnings...further legal fees added to debt...contact us to arrange payment...". Advised to send "Creditor refusal to accept UE" letter.

01/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...in response to last letter...CCA is enforceable....burden lies with borrower to demonstrate to the court that the Bank has failed...any further costs will be met by you...we require your payment proposals in next 14 days...". I will IGNORE and see what they send next.

08/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...we are referring your acc to DG Solicitors who will contact you direct...they have been selected to help/understand your circumstances...where possible agree an affordable re-payment plan...". Will wait to see what DG Solicitors send next.

12/05/12 - Letter received from D G Solicitors: "...We act for HSBC...despite demand payment has not been made...we may be instructed to take legal action...obtain CCJ...to avoid pay within 14 days or make arrangements for re-payment...please contact us...". Niddy says send "Threat of litigation" - Letter sent.

02/0612 - Letter rec'd from DG Solicitors: "...IMPORTANT YOU RESPOND TO THIS COMMUNICATION...please call us within 24 hours...if you DO NOT it may NOT be possible to avoid legal action...". I will ignore and see what they do next.

11/06/12 - Letter rec'd from DG Solicitors: "......despite a number of attempts to contact you...disappointed we have not rec'd payment proposals...our client is willing to agree reasonable repayment proposals...please call to discuss...". Niddy says send a cover letter saying "see attached" and send a copy of the last letter, ie the threat of litigation from earlier in may (12th?)- letter sent

21/06/12 - Letter rec'd from DG Solicitors: "...despite previous demands you have failed to pay this debt...unless immediate payment is made we have been asked by our client to instruct DCA to recover...it is possible there may be another solution...our client is willing to offer a discount of 20% to the amount outstanding and accept this sum as F&F as long as paid in 10 days...if you can pay this discounted sum contact us to arrange payment..." NID says send "CCA query - Creditor refusal to accept UE" - letter sent.

02/07/12 - Letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...your acc is being transferred to our CENTRAL DEBT RECOVERY UNIT...they will contact you to arrange payment...". I will file and see what I get next from them.

Hi Niddy/I2D,

I have an update to above account:

UPDATE: 04/07/12:

Letter rec'd from Central Debt Recovery Unit (as promised above!): "...debt referred to us for immediate collection...we specialise in debs where normal methods of recovery have proved ineffective...to bring this matter to a conclusion pay the full amount in next 7 days...if you cannot pay you must telephone us..."

Do I need to send anything or ignore and see what happens next? Central Debt Recovery Unit is trading style of Metropolitan Collection Services.

Many thanks in anticipation,

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

ACCOUNT 7

Cahoot/Santander

Activity:
06/10/10 - CCA Request sent
06/11/10 - CCA rec'd (e-mailed to NID for advice)
09/11/10 - NID says :UE "T&C's rec'd" letter sent
15/11/10 - Letter rec'd from Santander in response to last - "are looking into my complaint and I should hear from them shortly"

26/11/10 - Another letter from Santander similar to last but also stating "if account complained about still has an oustanding balance CCA remains in force and payments should continue; that missed payments will be shared with CRA; remain on file for 6 years - may affect credit status"

04/12/10 - Letter rec'd from Santander "it is our belief that we have fully complied with CCA and copy of Terms and Conditions support this and the agreement is fully enforceable." Niddy says ignore.

13/04/11 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "....understand you are still experiencing financial difficulty and would ask you to continue to make payments through your appointed 3rd party adviser as agreed....as advised we are informing you of our intention to submit default information to CRA....default will remaim on file for 6 years....". NID says ignore last.

10/05/11 - Letter rec’d from Santander: “….our records show proposed payments have not been made for some months….important you contact us to advise current financial situation/establishing why payments are not being made….failure will result in us resuming collection and recovery on your acc….”. NID says ignore

11/05/11 - Default Notice rec'd from Santander. Will file.

19/05/11 - Been receiving 2-3 calls daily from Santander for the past month, but not been answering. Have sent "Harassment By Telephone" template and see what comes of it.

01/06/11 - Letter rec'd from Santander. "...we have looked into your complaint and have removed your telephone number from our sytsems and will only communicate in writing...". A result I think

31/03/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...while your complaint was investigated all collection activity was suspended...now complaint is concluded collection activity will commence...to stop this please pay in next 14 days...we are here to help...contact us...". Niddy says IGNORE

17/04/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...we have noted that there is a sum outstanding...please pay in next 14 days...we are here to help...please contact to arrange payment..." I will IGNORE and see what happens next

28/04/12 - Letter from Santander: "...your acc is in arrears please pay immediately...will affect other facilities with us...we will report to CRA...". I will IGNORE.

17/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Santander: "...you have broken terms of agreement...above sum must be paid now...call us to pay...if you fail to comply take this letter as notice of our intention to register default with CRA...info will be registered for 6 years...failure to take action will result in acc being placed with Management Recovery Services...". I will IGNORE and file.

Hi Niddy/I2D,

I have an update to above account:

UPDATE: 02/07/12:

Statement rec'd from Santander showing a zero balance and that outstanding amount has been transferred. I assume they have sold acc to DCA (or transferred to an in-house one). I will file and see who/what contacts me next.

many thanks.

[Oct Revolution]

Re: October Revolution's UE Diary

ACCOUNT 1

First Direct (Metropolitan Collection Services)

Activity:
6/10/10 - CCA Request sent
22/10/10 - letter rec'd from MCS "not in a position to respond to my request; once we are will respond with relevant documetation."

10/12/11 - After almost 15 months of no contact I've finally heard from Metropolitan Collection services: "....we enclose a copy of your executed agreement inc. terms and conditions....consequently we now require your offer of payment....". All they have provided is a one page application form and nothing else. The copy is a really bad one too. NID says copy is illegible so as it stands it's UE. Ignore and see what happens next.

19/01/12 - Letter rec'd from METROPOLITAN: "....agreement to hold this acc has now expired and you have failed to contact us....we now require payment....you must telephone us to avoid possibility of legal action....we now require your offer of payment....failure to contact us in 7 days will result in continued recovery action...." I2D says send CCA Query - Application Form Received - Letter sent.

08/03/12 - Same letter as above rec'd from METROPOLITAN - will ignore.

24/03/12 - Letter rec’d from Metropolitan: “…disappointed not been able to come to agreement…call us immediately to discuss proposals…may agree discount…repayment or settlement proposal…contact us today…”. I will IGNORE

17/04/12 - letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...you have failed to make payment as requested...no alternative but to take further action...may involve doorstep collection...legal proceeding...CCJ...bailiff visiting...attachment of earnings...further legal fees added to debt...contact us to arrange payment...". Advised to send "Creditor refusal to accept UE" letter.

01/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...in response to last letter...CCA is enforceable....burden lies with borrower to demonstrate to the court that the Bank has failed...any further costs will be met by you...we require your payment proposals in next 14 days...". I will IGNORE and see what they send next.

08/05/12 - Letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...we are referring your acc to DG Solicitors who will contact you direct...they have been selected to help/understand your circumstances...where possible agree an affordable re-payment plan...". Will wait to see what DG Solicitors send next.

12/05/12 - Letter received from D G Solicitors: "...We act for HSBC...despite demand payment has not been made...we may be instructed to take legal action...obtain CCJ...to avoid pay within 14 days or make arrangements for re-payment...please contact us...". Niddy says send "Threat of litigation" - Letter sent.

02/0612 - Letter rec'd from DG Solicitors: "...IMPORTANT YOU RESPOND TO THIS COMMUNICATION...please call us within 24 hours...if you DO NOT it may NOT be possible to avoid legal action...". I will ignore and see what they do next.

11/06/12 - Letter rec'd from DG Solicitors: "......despite a number of attempts to contact you...disappointed we have not rec'd payment proposals...our client is willing to agree reasonable repayment proposals...please call to discuss...". Niddy says send a cover letter saying "see attached" and send a copy of the last letter, ie the threat of litigation from earlier in may (12th?)- letter sent

21/06/12 - Letter rec'd from DG Solicitors: "...despite previous demands you have failed to pay this debt...unless immediate payment is made we have been asked by our client to instruct DCA to recover...it is possible there may be another solution...our client is willing to offer a discount of 20% to the amount outstanding and accept this sum as F&F as long as paid in 10 days...if you can pay this discounted sum contact us to arrange payment..." NID says send "CCA query - Creditor refusal to accept UE" - letter sent.

Hi everyone,

I have a quick update to above account:

UPDATE: 02/07/12:

Letter rec'd from Metropolitan: "...your acc is being transferred to our CENTRAL DEBT RECOVERY UNIT...they will contact you to arrange payment..."

Sounds posh. I will file and see what I get next from them.