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Cca Help

I have requested a CCA and they have written back asking for my previous address for the last three years. They sent this request to my old address which I moved from over 1 year ago when they already have my current address.
Are they stalling for time or is this a legitimate request?

Comments

  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    You are not required to supply them with any other information. I think they are either stalling, or are doing something dodgy.

    When you requested the CCA, did you sign the letter or send a cheque?
    After falling off the gambling wagon (twice): £33,600 (24,000+ 9,600) - Original CC Debt: £7,885.91

    Dad Gift 6k ¦ Savings & Inv Tst: £2,500
    Loan 10k: £0 ¦ Dad 5.5k: £2,270 ¦ LTSB: £0 ¦ RBS: £0 ¦ Virgin £0 ¦ Egg £0

    Total Owed: £2,270 (+6k) 11/08/2011
  • anniecd1
    anniecd1 Posts: 26 Forumite
    I sent a postal order but did not sign the letter, which they received on 08/08. They say that to comply with my request they need the last 3 addresses where i have lived, this is to ensure they are not in breach of the data protection act.


    The company is Wescot Credit Services.
  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    Hate to say it, but that's buffalo manure.
    Great steaming piles of it.

    Fermi has posted a letter along similar lines.
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=11636349#post11636349

    I'm just concerned that they "require" this information so they can create their own CCA to send to you.
    After falling off the gambling wagon (twice): £33,600 (24,000+ 9,600) - Original CC Debt: £7,885.91

    Dad Gift 6k ¦ Savings & Inv Tst: £2,500
    Loan 10k: £0 ¦ Dad 5.5k: £2,270 ¦ LTSB: £0 ¦ RBS: £0 ¦ Virgin £0 ¦ Egg £0

    Total Owed: £2,270 (+6k) 11/08/2011
  • Leixlip1
    Leixlip1 Posts: 372 Forumite
    As GeorgeUk says you don't have to provide any more info. Their saying they need to comply with the Data Protection Act is rubbish I would ask them to quote the relevant section of the DP Act which they will not be able to do.
    The 12+2+30 started from the moment they signed for your CCA request and they know this.
  • anniecd1
    anniecd1 Posts: 26 Forumite
    So when the 12+2 has passed shall I just the send my 2nd letter and add a bit asking them to quote the DPA or just ignore it as it was not sent to my correct address.
  • Leixlip1
    Leixlip1 Posts: 372 Forumite
    Send the second letter and add a paragraph in about their address reques/Data Protection Act. If they don't respond to the DP Act just ignore them.
  • anniecd1
    anniecd1 Posts: 26 Forumite
    If I have worked it out correctly will I send it on 22nd, they signed for the 1st letter on the 8th.

    What is the +30 letter?
  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    After 12+2+30 days, if they have not provided a valid copy of the CCA and are still pursuing you for payment, they have committed a criminal offence.

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=11635955#post11635955
    After falling off the gambling wagon (twice): £33,600 (24,000+ 9,600) - Original CC Debt: £7,885.91

    Dad Gift 6k ¦ Savings & Inv Tst: £2,500
    Loan 10k: £0 ¦ Dad 5.5k: £2,270 ¦ LTSB: £0 ¦ RBS: £0 ¦ Virgin £0 ¦ Egg £0

    Total Owed: £2,270 (+6k) 11/08/2011
  • anniecd1
    anniecd1 Posts: 26 Forumite
    George thats great, thanks for your help.

    :T
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