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  • SimIsOnTheUp
    SimIsOnTheUp Posts: 1,370 Forumite
    Also, if I tell them I've lost my job, the first question they'll ask is "When?"

    I lost my job back in January, hence the fraudulent aspect.

    Nightmare.
  • SimIsOnTheUp
    SimIsOnTheUp Posts: 1,370 Forumite
    I'm tempted to just go into the branch, and admit that I've done wrong -

    ie - Tell them I'm an alcoholic, that I lied when I took out the loan, that I'm sorry, and that I'm now doing what I can to put things right.

    Really don't think this will help matters though.

    Do you think they'll prosecute me for fraud for this?
  • crazyguy
    crazyguy Posts: 5,495 Forumite
    I think they would rather have a payment plan set up than worry about the hassle of fraud, as long as they are getting there money back you should be ok !
  • kezzygirl
    kezzygirl Posts: 996 Forumite
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    Hi RuthnJasper,

    Many Thanks for your kind words too.

    I've been struggling with a b*gger of a depression, and that hasn't helped to see things clearly on the financial front.



    Sim.


    Hey Sim, I hope you are receiving help for the depression through therapy not just meds,and also help for the alcohol abuse as they can often predispose each other.(as i am sure you know).
    kezzy girl
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