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Can they cut me off?

Ok so I'm getting really confused, some people have told me they can and others have told me they cant. I'm hoping you guys can clear this up for me.

Have a 340 eleccy bill and have recieved a notice that they will be cutting me off if its not paid, due to numerous things I havent got round to ringing them n cant afford that in one lump sum, I've tried to speak to them reasonably about it ebfore and only end up with them telling me I have to be paying £125 every month, something I cant afford!

What are my options? Just tried phoning again and couldnt get through after 30 mins on hold, on my mobile (no landline) i cant afford that!

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  • Vestra
    Vestra Posts: 856 Forumite
    No they will probably fit a prepayment meter which will take your debt back each week at a certain amount and you pay for your usage in advance so you can't fall behind. Best to organise this yourself before the company applies for a warrant as this will ad hundreds of pounds on to your debt.
  • Trouble is I live in rented and am moving in 19 days. Have spoken to my parents and they are gonna pay it. Which I really dont want but like my mums pointed out its better to go into a new place fresh n out of debts than carry it on.

    How can I go abotu being better with my money?!
  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
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    edited 8 August 2009 at 12:20PM
    How can I go abotu being better with my money?!

    post a statement of affairs. See the link at the top of the Debt free Wannabee board and post there.

    Everyone can help you with how to find ways to manage your money and to find ways of cutting back.
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

    :j:jBecome Mrs Pepe 9 October 2012 :j:j
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,641 Forumite
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    How can I go abotu being better with my money?!

    i find its better if you create a spreadsheet of your ins and outs so you can look at it and see where the money is going, the debt free wannabee board is best place
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