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statute barred

Hi,

I recently sent a letter to a debt recovery agency stating that the debt was statue barred. I received a letter back from them saying that this debt would no longer be persued by them, they have since sold the debt onto another agency who have now written to me asking for payment.

Please could you advise me what to do next.

Stephen

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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,515 Forumite
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    Did your statute barred letter refer to the requirement for them to remove your details and not to sell on the debt.

    If so complain to the OFT, Trading Standard nearest the original DCAs address and the Information Commisioner re Data Protection.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • i cant remember i downloaded the letter of here and sent it

    thanx stephen
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,515 Forumite
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    In that case most likely it did.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • have you got the link to the origina letters on here pls then i can check

    thanx steve
  • hi
    i have checked the letter and no it doesnt state for them to remove my details and not to sell on the debt what do i do next send this new agency the same letter but put in it for them to remove my details and not to sell on the debt

    thanx steve
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