Can British Gas Transfer Debt To Someone Without Their Knowledge?

WhiteHorse

bristol_pilot wrote: »

Unfortunately utility companies will transfer bills/debt into any name given to them over the phone by any other person. Although I find this outrageous, it is common practice. Some are then very quick to put matters in the hands of debt collectors.

Unfortunately this is true, even though utility companies should wait for confirmation from the person so named.

Many debt companies are also quite happy to pursue the wrong people. They will terrorise innocent people into settling debts that have nothing to do with them.