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

fatbelly

gamesplayer wrote: »

There's definitely something fishy going on with this company.
Today I received the same letter that other people have got about "identification details being used by another person to inpersonate you". I'm tempted to ignore it but I guess I'm going to have to call to get it sorted, even though I think its some sort of a scam. Something should be done about this company.

Do it in writing!

gamesplayer

Do it in writing!

Thanks for the advice. I will get a letter sent in the post. Do you recommend recorded delivery or will standard be enough?

Caryne

Seems these people are still at it. My husband had a letter from these people saying he owed over £1000 to Shop Direct and it has been transferred to the MKDP LLP on, surprise, surprise, the 4th October 2010. He rang them up and a, very rude, man told him it was for an account with Littlewoods (who he has never shopped with in his life) and also told him it was 'up to him' to prove that he didn't owe the money. We know only too well that isn't the case but what worries me is how are these people allowed to get away with these scams? We can send a standard letter to them saying that we know nothing of the account etc but, as it is a scam, why should we have to go to this trouble?
Is this not, in reality, a police matter as these people seem to be attempting to get money by illegal ways.

fatbelly

sarah7610 wrote: »

Dear SARAH *******

We are writing to inform you that the above account was assigned and transferred by Shop Direct Finance Company Limited to MKDP LLP on the 4th October 2010.
This means that the effective owners of the above account are now MKDP LLP.

MKDP LLP has appointed MKRR as their servicing agent to manage your account on their behalf. All contact regarding this account should now be directed to MKRR, TradePro House, Seebeck Place, Knowhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8FR. They can be called on 0330 300 1004.

We confirm that the amount outstanding on your account as at the 4th October 2010 was £40.03.


I have absolutely no idea what this is or who Shop Direct are. I don't have any catalogues and don't buy on credit.

Can anyone shed any light on this? Is it a scam?

Thanks Sarah

jayne6150 wrote: »

I too received the exact same letter on the same day saying I owe £49.41.

nightnurse1 wrote: »

Ive also today received this letter today
Ive never had any credit or catalogues from Shop Direct Finance Company

on_ur_nellie wrote: »

I have received the same letter with same date and same reference number as others. The letter is a photocopy.

midge28 wrote: »

you see i got the exact same letter today, the only difference is the amount outstanding. even the date 4th october 2010 is the same.

mummycat111 wrote: »

Hi
I'm really worried because I've just received a letter saying I owe £556.10 since 4th october 2010 ...

Caryne wrote: »

Seems these people are still at it. My husband had a letter from these people saying he owed over £1000 to Shop Direct and it has been transferred to the MKDP LLP on, surprise, surprise, the 4th October 2010. He rang them up and a, very rude, man told him it was for an account with Littlewoods (who he has never shopped with in his life) ...

I tried to link to some more posts but they got lost. It seems anyone who has mentioned a date has mentioned 4 Oct 2010 and everyone has said that they have never had a Littlewoods account. It's conceivable that MKDP did bulk buy some accounts on that day but is it believable that ALL these were incorrect or is this a massive scam?

I would say that this activity is potentially criminal and should be investigated. I suspect Trading Standards are best placed to bring a prosecution, and they can recommend that the OFT investigate their fitness to hold a licence. Please report them and draw attention to this thread (and there are some others). If you can get contact details of someone who will investigate them, then post these details here.

Caryne

I have emailed the OFT for advice, let's see what happens.

Caryne

People may be interested to know I sent these jokers the standard letter, as referred to above, and today have received a reply apologising for the inconvenience and verifying that the account is now 'closed' and they will no longer pursue the outstanding debt. They also confirm that no entry has been made on the credit file by them.

It would still be interesting to know just what sort of scam they were trying in the first place though. I did write to OFT but they just said they did not deal with 'individual' complaints and would merely 'note' my concerns. A right waste of time there, to be honest.

baz28

Hi guys, I have to received this letter today! Saying I took out a catalogue in 2000! I was 16 years old I have no idea where they have got this information from apparently there looking in to it and will be in touch there was payments made on the account they said but none for few years is this a scam please

fermi

How many years is a few?

solway_20

Just read thro the posts, these letters are still being sent out. Received one today dated 4th October 2010 saying I owed them money. Only problem is it is in a name I haven't used since my marraige 15 years ago which immediately made me suspicious as I know I paid everything off under that name long before I married. just in case I am posting this on the wrong forum the company concerned are Shop Direct Finance Limited

fatbelly

solway_20 wrote: »

. just in case I am posting this on the wrong forum the company concerned are Shop Direct Finance Limited

It always is...

...and the date is always 4 Oct 2010.