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Hfo chasing me help wanted please!

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  • stew1981
    stew1981 Posts: 62 Forumite
    I know this pressure took over. Wasnt thinking straight. Cant believe I fell for it.
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,069 Forumite
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    stew1981 wrote: »
    I know this pressure took over. Wasnt thinking straight. Cant believe I fell for it.

    That's what they aim for.

    Now if this is your debt, it will be listed on yourt credit records. Do you have all three? The default date is what you need.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • stew1981
    stew1981 Posts: 62 Forumite
    Ive now cancelled my card what is my next step.
  • stew1981
    stew1981 Posts: 62 Forumite
    RAS wrote: »
    That's what they aim for.

    Now if this is your debt, it will be listed on yourt credit records. Do you have all three? The default date is what you need.
    I have checked my credit score and no its not listed. But that stupid woman on the phone insisted it was but isnt.
  • RAS
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    Check for any sign of this debt on your credit records. If the default date is not listed, it will probably be statute barred already.

    Which country are you in. SB is 6 years in England and Wales and 5 years in Scotland.
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,069 Forumite
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    stew1981 wrote: »
    I have checked my credit score and no its not listed. But that stupid woman on the phone insisted it was but isnt.

    Check your credit records not your credit score - experian etc.

    if it is not listed there, then this debt either is not yours, or it is so old you do not have to pay.

    Can you stop the payment you authorised today?
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • stew1981
    stew1981 Posts: 62 Forumite
    RAS wrote: »
    Check for any sign of this debt on your credit records. If the default date is not listed, it will probably be statute barred already.

    Which country are you in. SB is 6 years in England and Wales and 5 years in Scotland.
    Hi i have just checked my credit score and it is not on it at all!! I live in lancashire. Will SB still count even though i have spoken to them i agreed to pay?? And if so whats my next step.

    Thanks again
  • stew1981
    stew1981 Posts: 62 Forumite
    RAS wrote: »
    Check your credit records not your credit score - experian etc.

    if it is not listed there, then this debt either is not yours, or it is so old you do not have to pay.

    Can you stop the payment you authorised today?
    yes ive just cancelled my card and checked experian and no sign of debt.
  • stew1981
    stew1981 Posts: 62 Forumite
    RAS wrote: »
    Check your credit records not your credit score - experian etc.

    if it is not listed there, then this debt either is not yours, or it is so old you do not have to pay.

    Can you stop the payment you authorised today?
    Sorry i meant credit records not score and no still not there at all.
  • My son has also been contacted by HFO some weeks ago, i was put on the phone to speak to them as he was getting really angry, i told them again that he has never had a Barcley card but they refused to listen saying was his debt, they quoted addresses we had never heard of stating he had lived there. was on the phone for over 1 hour ! Didnt hear a thing till today when my son who has moved in with me went to his old flat and got his mail, he had 3 letters from HFO, all three were threatening court action, all three had a different amounts owing ! and all three had a discrepancy with the address !! One even said baliffs would be calling to remove goods but never heard of the address !!! Should i write to them ? Appreciate any advice . .
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