Money coming out my bank that no-one knows where from!!

glider3560

karenx wrote: »

When I queried data protection etc they said they are a legal body and can take money when they like without having to notify you first!! I was totally shocked at this! Surly this isnt right!

Scottish Law strikes again! This wouldn't be the case in England or Wales, but unfortunately is part of the law in Scotland.

I'd be trying to talk to the court/council/whoever issued the order and explain that you moved etc. They might be able to help. You could also go down the benefits route - but you would still owe the money, just that they may let you pay in instalments rather than one lump sum.

Mr.Mulla

karenx wrote: »

Thank you, that link is very very helpful!!

Eventually found out what it was, I got a parking ticket 3 years ago and I disputed it. Didnt hear back so assumed they had wrote it off. I moved house a year ago, they had tried to write to me and as I didnt reply they took me to court. Obviously I didnt show up as I didnt know about it as letter went to my old adress. So they done a search for my bank and found it, and for taking the money out they have to leave me with at least £300 after the court order has came out. So because I had less than £300 in my main account this one would of had more than £300 left after the court order had come out so they took it from there. When I queried data protection etc they said they are a legal body and can take money when they like without having to notify you first!! I was totally shocked at this! Surly this isnt right! They were allowed acess to how much money I had in my accounts and were able to take from it without informing me first?? If they had acess to my bank they would of been able to know my current adress wouldnt they?
So am I right in thinking I can claim that money back , using the above link, as its come out an account thats soley made of child benefit?

Wow! That's unbelievable. That's not even right. Taking out money from a person without notification or anything. I don't know anything about Scottish Law but that's just ain't right.