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how do i deal with dca's??

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  • DGJsaver
    DGJsaver Posts: 2,777 Forumite
    Electric £30 a week ?
    I didnt think Virgin did anything more than a 12 month contract ? in any event , you need to downgrade , we have XL tv ,Medium BB and Free evening and weekend calls for £38 a month......with V+ so your £68 is massive
  • yes electric is £30 ...all electric and have electric fire in the living room , and economy 7 heaters.. i am trying to cut down how much is being used..

    i will look into v media..
  • DGJsaver
    DGJsaver Posts: 2,777 Forumite
    call the 150 line and choose "thinking of leaving us" option , if you receive letters from DCA`s asking for your financial information , fill out an SOA , accuratley , showing what you have left , even if just a token £1 a month , to pay them with
    They cant have what you havent got , but in any case DONT SPEAK TO THEM ON THE PHONE , once you have told them to keep it in writing ,ignore them
  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Contact one of these Non-profit Debt Counsellors' List

    There are a few letters I sugguest sending
    From http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/debt_advice.php
    if you're in England
    The ask creditor to accept token payments

    Going bankrupt for the amount you owe really isn't worth it

    If you could fill this SOA thing and post it on here (we are used to it:D) it will give us a fuller picture
    http://www.makesenseofcards.com/soacalc.html
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & :( for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
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