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    Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

    Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

    This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 25th June 2014 13:26.

    *Payday lender Wonga must pay £2.6m in compensation after sending letters from non-existent law firms to customers in arrears.* The letters...

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    Re: Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

    Update: Law Society calls for Wonga probe

    Wonga should be investigated by the Met Police for "dishonest activity" in sending letters from fake lawyers, the Law Society has said. - Read more HERE at aad blog pages
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      Re: Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

      They should be investigated and prosecuted.
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        Re: Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

        DId you hear there may be 5000% interest over the years giving £b. We live in hope.

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          Re: Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

          I heard the FCA are considering criminal action and are asking police to investigate
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            Re: Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

            ---------- > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28057143
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              Re: Wonga chased debt using fake law firms, says FCA

              Originally posted by Deepie View Post
              ---------- > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-28057143
              original post:
              http://forums.all-about-debt.co.uk/s...l=1#post410506

              lol

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              30th June Further Update: Police and regulators have been meeting to discuss Wonga, the payday lender embroiled in controversy over letters from fake lawyers.....Read more at aad blog pages: HERE
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