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Debt Relief Orders (DRO) - Information & help thread

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  • Thanks Fatbelly

    Would I be better off not claiming it at all?

    Thanks :0)
  • scarlet55 wrote: »
    just pm'd u back xx

    Morning all :) I've had a letter from NDL this am telling me they've received my DRO forms/info & that it's goin 2 take up 2 9wks! :eek: As understandably they are very busy, it also said that I didn't need 2 contact them (unless I have any questions) & it would all be passed on2 a AI & i'd 2 wait 2 hear from them...................................so I rang em :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I needed 2 know wot 2 do about the Provie guy, well they were appalled & they are sending me a letter & fact sheet contain advice on who 2 report them 2 & he also told me I can report them 4 offering me more credit, when I'd already explained 2 them that I couldn't manage my current payments. So bring it on............we'll wait 2 c wot happens!
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
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    Morning all :) I've had a letter from NDL this am telling me they've received my DRO forms/info & that it's goin 2 take up 2 9wks! :eek: As understandably they are very busy, it also said that I didn't need 2 contact them (unless I have any questions) & it would all be passed on2 a AI & i'd 2 wait 2 hear from them...................................so I rang em :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:I needed 2 know wot 2 do about the Provie guy, well they were appalled & they are sending me a letter & fact sheet contain advice on who 2 report them 2 & he also told me I can report them 4 offering me more credit, when I'd already explained 2 them that I couldn't manage my current payments. So bring it on............we'll wait 2 c wot happens!
    cant believe its gonna take up to 9 weeks, omg...hope that provie bloke gets whats coming to him...:):)
  • scarlet55 wrote: »
    cant believe its gonna take up to 9 weeks, omg...hope that provie bloke gets whats coming to him...:):)


    I'm hoping the sack :mad: But I doubt it sumhow!
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
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    I'm hoping the sack :mad: But I doubt it sumhow!
    hmmm...probably get promoted for acting on his own initiative..:mad::mad:
  • scarlet55 wrote: »
    hmmm...probably get promoted for acting on his own initiative..:mad::mad:

    I'm gonna bide my time & then hit them with a very official looking letter. I think he said it falls under Unfair Business Practises............I'm not 100% but when I get all the info from NDL, I'm sure it will contain a draft letter cos they usually do.
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler
    I'm gonna bide my time & then hit them with a very official looking letter. I think he said it falls under Unfair Business Practises............I'm not 100% but when I get all the info from NDL, I'm sure it will contain a draft letter cos they usually do.
    yeah thats what i would do and type it up...you might put the wind up them a bit if its got all legal jargon in it..:)
  • scarlet55 wrote: »
    yeah thats what i would do and type it up...you might put the wind up them a bit if its got all legal jargon in it..:)

    Should I use latin words like they do when they're trying 2 baffle u with long worded threats. I wonder if I can remember any from school :think:
    I am a Leo...& as such I will defend my "pride" ferociously....you have been warned!
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler
    Should I use latin words like they do when they're trying 2 baffle u with long worded threats. I wonder if I can remember any from school :think:
    gud luck with that :eek: i wud'nt have a clue lol xx
  • Umm after having my DRO approved on the 14th April I have now received a court summons from Anglian Water dated the 16th April- same amount as put in DRO. What do i do about this?
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