Do I need to send letter to stop doorstep calls to DCA if already sent to debtor?

Mics_chick

I've already sent the following letter to Barclaycard but I've been sent a letter by Mercers DCA threatening me with a visit from a "local debt collector" at my home address.

Do I need to send Mercers a copy of this letter too to avoid them visiting or not?

Dear xxxx

Account Ref xxxx

Please be advised that I will only communicate with you in writing. I have noted your repeated attempts to contact me by telephone over the past few weeks/months and these have been duly logged by time and date.

Furthermore, should it be your intention to arrange a “doorstep call”, please be advised that under OFT rules, you can only visit me at my home if you make an appointment and I have no wish to make an appointment with you.

There is only an implied license under English Common Law for people to be able to visit me on my property without express permission; the postman and people asking for directions etc (Armstrong v. Sheppard and Short Ltd [1959] 2 Q.B. per Lord Evershed M.R.).

Therefore take note that I revoke license under Common Law for you, or your representatives to visit me at my property and if you do so, then you will be liable to damages for a tort of trespass and action will be taken, including but not limited to, police attendance.

Yours faithfully,

winner12

Yes I would send it but most of its hot air does it say will call or may call i have loads of these letters from mercers but no one has turned up yet

flybutterfly

hi

i would sent them the door step letter and also add i do not open the door to strangers.

mercers visited my home, i did not answer the door, they pushed a postcard through saying phone them. Ididnt as they dont have my telephone number and they sure aint getting it.

DGJsaver

I wouldnt worry , for peace of mind record send to Mercers , but they will file it in the bin anyway , as others said , the chances of them coming round ,are slim to none and if they do , ask them to leave , they have no rights at all , end of