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I dont mind stomping up if they can prove its mine wee are talking 1994 here .and I have not heard anything up untill now.And yes I am in Scotland.0
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There are a few slight differences for Scotland, but as far as DWP debts go, essentially the same.
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/scotland/factsheet.php?page=23_prescription_and_limitation_actOverpayment of social security benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has six years to take action through the courts to recover benefit overpayments. The time starts running from the date of the decision that the overpayment was recoverable. However, if more than six years have gone by, it may still be possible to recover the overpayment from another benefit you receive as the DWP do not have to go through the courts to do this.
The usual time limit of five years applies to overpayments of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
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Many thanks again I"am in awe with you knowledge on these maters.0
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Attempting to collect a statute barred debt isn't illegal.
But the OFT has this to say about collection of such debts by debt collectors and other consumer credit license holders.
Thank you very much for that explanation Fermi.
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them~Dalai LamaHow people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours~Wayne DyerLet none find fault in others. Let none see omissions and commissions in others. But let one see one's own acts, done and undone~ch4 vs500 -
For all the hassle you could be put through in the next few months/years. Wouldn't it be easier just to pay the £68-00?I'm Debt Free :j 2/09/2013
Debt at LBM 30/04/2010 £24,109.38,0 -
Only if they prove he owes it .eyeopener2 wrote: »For all the hassle you could be put through in the next few months/years. Wouldn't it be easier just to pay the £68-00?GRADUATED FIRST CLASS WITH HONORS FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS RECOMENDED READ IF BY RUDYARD KIPLING0 -
Your so rite Wrinkles as I said I dont mind paying if it is Indeed my debt but I know nothing about it as its from 1994!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Only if they prove he owes it .
Time to bow out of this one I think however Good luck whatever the OP decides, but you may find it being deducted from any benefit you claim in the future, inc retirement pension. Without any warning as well (oh you get a statuatory letter) and don't say it won't happen because i've seen it done on numerous occasions.
Computer sez yes.
Night all
E2I'm Debt Free :j 2/09/2013
Debt at LBM 30/04/2010 £24,109.38,0 -
People get demands for payment of iffy debts all the time , never pay anything without proof , good luck mate .Your so rite Wrinkles as I said I dont mind paying if it is Indeed my debt but I know nothing about it as its from 1994!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GRADUATED FIRST CLASS WITH HONORS FROM THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS RECOMENDED READ IF BY RUDYARD KIPLING0
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