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Help needed with old debts

Hi,

I have 3 old debts that i defaulted on back in 2004/2005.
I arranged a montly payment plan and after about 2 years when checking my credit report, the debts appeared to be handled through another company. I spoke with them and they only know about 1 of them, which is a small amount, the others they had no knowledge of.
I stopped the monthly payments and for the last 2/3 years i have not made any further payments.

This week i recieved a final demand for 1 of the debts (a few hundred pounds), first contact in 2 years. On checking my credit report again, all 3 of these debts still show as being handled by the same company.

Does anyone know how i can find out who is handling these debts or whether 2 of them may have been written off by the bank what with the credit crisis etc.
Or, are they just pursuing 1 debt to see if anything happens, then pounce for the remainder !!

Anyone have any ideas, hope the above makes sense

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  • talana
    talana Posts: 1,077 Forumite
    Does anyone know how i can find out who is handling these debts

    Ring and ask?
    Both the original creditor and the other company. One way or another you'll get an answer.
    or whether 2 of them may have been written off by the bank what with the credit crisis etc.

    Wishful thinking! :D
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