Advice: Strange Text Message

Bunnyinthelights

Hi Everyone,
I hope someone may be able to help. I am currently going through a DMP with CCCS and have just started getting the letters from my creditors asking for payments etc. I've just recieved a text message from 'MoneyAlert' asking me to call 'RMA' on 08717506699 quoting a reference number. Has anyone had one of these before? Im not concerened about speaking to my creditors, in fact I have already called them all and explained the situation, Im just worried it's one of those scams that charges huge bills to your mobile.
Thanks!
Bunny

Harassed_2

RMA (Risk Managment Alternatives) are a DCA. Ignore the text, but inform CCCS they're harassing you. CCCS will have made them an offer and they should address all queries through them.

They're just trying it on to get you raise the offer, to the detriment of your other creditors.

amy21_2

Bunnyinthelights wrote:

Hi Everyone,
I hope someone may be able to help. I am currently going through a DMP with CCCS and have just started getting the letters from my creditors asking for payments etc. I've just recieved a text message from 'MoneyAlert' asking me to call 'RMA' on 08717506699 quoting a reference number. Has anyone had one of these before? Im not concerened about speaking to my creditors, in fact I have already called them all and explained the situation, Im just worried it's one of those scams that charges huge bills to your mobile.
Thanks!
Bunny

you can put mobiles on telephony preference service as well as landline so u don't get scam stuff like that thru. it stops txts 2,its free of charge and is a gov. thing seems good.http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/

Bunnyinthelights

Thank you both,
I thought as much and shall follow your advice.
Regards,
Bunny

Bunnyinthelights

Regarding TPS:
I have already registered my mobile and home number with this service-how long until it takes effect and if I'm registered, are they allowed to contact me on it?
Thanks again,
Bunny

amy21_2

Bunnyinthelights wrote:

Regarding TPS:
I have already registered my mobile and home number with this service-how long until it takes effect and if I'm registered, are they allowed to contact me on it?
Thanks again,
Bunny

28 days it says...http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/what/
also says the wont call you...http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/news1.html

Bunnyinthelights

Thanks Amy21,
I've calledd CCCS and RMA (just spoke to them yesterday!) and they are getting a bit shirty with me. Understandable I guess, just doing their jobs but it was my first nasty call.
Will have to get used to it....
Thansk fro your help,
Bunny

jcragg

hi just to warn everyone registering with the TPS will NOT stop debt collection calls

lightatendoftunnel?

Hi american express handed my file over to RMA and i started getting texts from moneyalert. I just ignored them, when i spoke to RMA and told them i was already with CAB they have not bothered me since. I just pay my monthly payment to them.

La_Tristesse_Durera

It seems to be a newish thing with DCA's texting people. I've just started a DMP with Payplan however a few weeks ago I got a text from Fredrickson Internations saying

'This is not a sales message. Please call 0870 .... quoting reference xxxxx'

Of course I was going to do that, call a number that I haven't ever heard of which would probably cost me £1.50 per minute! Shocking!

rog2

I have had a few texts this week from Money Alert reading 'Message from MBNA, please ring 08000280689 to discuss a query'
I don't know if they realise that 0800 numbers, from a mobile are charged almost as premium rate numbers.