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Bt

I called BT to enquire about getting a landline and broadband. They did the usual checks that came back fine. Then she put me on hold for a while before transfering me to another dept. The second advisor told me I will need to pay a £180 deposit (no, thats not a typing error) as I am assosiated with my ex-husband and he has outstanding on his account. Naturally, I declined.

I called my ex up and he said his account is up to date and is actually with BT now!!

Not only is that a ridiculous amount, but surely they are breeching DPA by discussing his account with me??

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  • MothballsWallet
    MothballsWallet Posts: 15,859 Forumite
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    Probably are breaching DPA, unless the association is on his credit file under that address.

    If so, you need a disassociation to be put on your credit file (or is it his? I can't remember) so that his credit history and yours are taken separately and don't interfere with each other.
  • Nosht
    Nosht Posts: 744 Forumite
    Go to the Post Office, yes the good old Post Office, for connection, very reasonable.

    Regards,

    N. ;)
    Never be afraid to take a profit. ;)
    Keep breathing. :eek:
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