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Bau's journey to a debt free life!

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  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    GE from what i remember use overseas call centres so not always the best for getting things sorted out. It is almost impossible to get anything sorted over the phone anyway, so no conversation no misleading answers..i forgot to add always note down the times and dates of said phonecalls for follow up letters of complaint!
    Blackadder: Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
    Still lurking around with a hope of some salvation:cool:
  • bauctu
    bauctu Posts: 222 Forumite
    boredofbeingathome wrote: »
    Do you have a caller display function or the ability to bar the last caller? That could help whilst the letters come into play.

    Also previous advice has been never to give security details over the phone..MBNA often ask for a mobile no as confirmation as well..very sneaky they are!

    I do have caller display and only answered once when I thought I was in the right mood to be firm and it was just an automated call 'click 1 if you are XXXX or 2 if not' and I didn't want to bother with that.

    I won't be giving any personal info to them and they'll be confirming who they are before I say a word. This site is a wealth of valuable information. :T
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 1026 - Proud to be dealing with my debts
    Debt at LMB: £22500. (July 08) DFD: Oct 2012 (DMP) Current debt: Aug 08:£23049.00 Now ??? (fallen off the ladder but will get back on!!!)

    February 2013 nearly there! Time to start kicking HSBCs **** for PPI and charges! :D
  • bauctu
    bauctu Posts: 222 Forumite
    boredofbeingathome wrote: »
    GE from what i remember use overseas call centres so not always the best for getting things sorted out. It is almost impossible to get anything sorted over the phone anyway, so no conversation no misleading answers..i forgot to add always note down the times and dates of said phonecalls for follow up letters of complaint!

    I hadn't thought to keep a log! thanks. :D
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 1026 - Proud to be dealing with my debts
    Debt at LMB: £22500. (July 08) DFD: Oct 2012 (DMP) Current debt: Aug 08:£23049.00 Now ??? (fallen off the ladder but will get back on!!!)

    February 2013 nearly there! Time to start kicking HSBCs **** for PPI and charges! :D
  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    This thread is an oldie bau, but a lot of fun and may make you feel better about dealing with them..a word of warning though..i wouldn't reccomend all the methods used..but i cried with laughter at him!

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=741653

    Enjoy and keep us all updated how you get on!

    BOB X
    Blackadder: Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
    Still lurking around with a hope of some salvation:cool:
  • bauctu
    bauctu Posts: 222 Forumite
    boredofbeingathome wrote: »
    This thread is an oldie bau, but a lot of fun and may make you feel better about dealing with them..a word of warning though..i wouldn't reccomend all the methods used..but i cried with laughter at him!

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=741653

    Enjoy and keep us all updated how you get on!

    BOB X

    That thread is brilliant! :D

    Thanks BOB. :D
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 1026 - Proud to be dealing with my debts
    Debt at LMB: £22500. (July 08) DFD: Oct 2012 (DMP) Current debt: Aug 08:£23049.00 Now ??? (fallen off the ladder but will get back on!!!)

    February 2013 nearly there! Time to start kicking HSBCs **** for PPI and charges! :D
  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    You're welcome, the lion sleeps tonight will never be the same! I actually did it once, and it felt silly but good if you know what i mean!
    Blackadder: Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
    Still lurking around with a hope of some salvation:cool:
  • bauctu
    bauctu Posts: 222 Forumite
    boredofbeingathome wrote: »
    You're welcome, the lion sleeps tonight will never be the same! I actually did it once, and it felt silly but good if you know what i mean!

    I'm going to be humming that song for days!! :D
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 1026 - Proud to be dealing with my debts
    Debt at LMB: £22500. (July 08) DFD: Oct 2012 (DMP) Current debt: Aug 08:£23049.00 Now ??? (fallen off the ladder but will get back on!!!)

    February 2013 nearly there! Time to start kicking HSBCs **** for PPI and charges! :D
  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    I am humming 'rhythm is a dancer' at the moment..thanks to that brain advert on telly.....
    Blackadder: Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
    Still lurking around with a hope of some salvation:cool:
  • bauctu
    bauctu Posts: 222 Forumite
    boredofbeingathome wrote: »
    I am humming 'rhythm is a dancer' at the moment..thanks to that brain advert on telly.....

    I'm still laughing at that thread! :D I was disappointed when they gave in but i've just got to where he invoiced them, genius!! :D
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 1026 - Proud to be dealing with my debts
    Debt at LMB: £22500. (July 08) DFD: Oct 2012 (DMP) Current debt: Aug 08:£23049.00 Now ??? (fallen off the ladder but will get back on!!!)

    February 2013 nearly there! Time to start kicking HSBCs **** for PPI and charges! :D
  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    I still wonder if he got his money and have sent the DCA'S or Bailiffs in?:rotfl:

    I like the idea of giving other DCA numbers out when they ask for contact nos..i so want to use that one!:rotfl: Can you imagine the conversation?
    Blackadder: Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
    Still lurking around with a hope of some salvation:cool:
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