MKRR & MKDP - Shop Direct Finance Company Limited????

jogy

On calling them, I have just discovered that I have been a victim of identity theft.
Why do people do this? It is so annoying.
Anyway, I am pleased that this is now on the record, although it means that when I want to open an account anywhere, I will need to provide more proof then before. I’d much rather have it that way then someone steal my identity.

richie247

i recived a letter today stating i owed £322.18. i rang shop direct, they said the account was from 1999 but the had no further infomation on the account. i tried ringing MKDP LLP but the line was engaged. has anyone managed to get through to them???

fatbelly

richie247 wrote: »

i recived a letter today stating i owed £322.18. i rang shop direct, they said the account was from 1999 but the had no further infomation on the account. i tried ringing MKDP LLP but the line was engaged. has anyone managed to get through to them???

Don't phone, write.

The Golden Rule

prove-it

habitualangel

Glad I stumbled across this thread, I received a letter on friday very similar to the op's a debt was transferred on the 4th October 2010 to MKDP LLP, the odd thing though is that it is in my maiden name (married in 1999 and divorced 2004 but kept married name), I transferred everything when I got married into my married name and also moved abroad for a couple of years 2000 - 2002 and there was definitely no debts outstanding with anyone then. I have a simply be account for several years and no other accounts with catalogues although i did purchase 1 thing on my credit card a few years ago but that was with additions (at least i think it was) but that was purchased in my married name. Was having a panic thinking identity theft etc.... especially as my mum had had a few calls in my maiden name recently - companies trying to sell life insurance etc....(she still lives in the home I grew up in) looks like my maiden name has been sold on some list. I will be sending the prove it letter to this company, I did try to call on friday but it was just a dead line although it was after 6. Thanks for everyones replies you have all put my mind to rest.

sarah7610

Wow I can't believe how many people have replied to this thread.
I just wanted to put an update on here even though it's been so long, (6 months to be exact).
Anyway, I sent the 'Prove it' letter to these people in April, (got the template off here) and have never heard from them since which makes me think that it was a case of companies selling off debts without removing the ones that were settled first.

I would just like to say thankyou to all the people who advised me and also replied to my thread and for anyone else getting these letters...... copy and paste the template letter and send it off because my guess is, they won't reply!

Thanks Sarah

jenny_o

OMG I got this exact same letter only diff was mine said i owed over £300 from the 4th oct i rang them and they said it was from a catolog LX Direct

fatbelly

jenny_o wrote: »

OMG I got this exact same letter only diff was mine said i owed over £300 from the 4th oct i rang them and they said it was from a catolog LX Direct

And do you owe £300+ on that catalogue?

jenny_o

no i have a littlewood rang them and they said its nothing to do with them

scanlet

Hi Sarah, you and the person before you have received the SAME letter as I have, only it doesn't even reference a company name I'm supposed to owe £302.54 to. I know I definately do not owe that money to anyone. it also says 'MKDP LLP has appointed MKRR as their servicing agent to manage your account' and gives an0330 telephone number with a RBS sort code and account to pay into. I'm SO GLAD I'm not the only one receiving this letter (dated 18 November). I called Consumer Direct who advised me that they are registered with them and that I could possibly write to them but I think I will definately pass. LOOKS LIKE A CHRISTMAS SCAM to me. Thanks a lot. Janet

scanlet

I'm about to post a message to 'action fraud' to make them aware of this apparent scam and hopefully save some vulnerable people from being set up. I've never used this website before but I think it's great for people to discuss concerns. I will certainly keep in touch. Thanks everyone. Janet