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Legal loophole - can I avoid my credit card debt?

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  • keith1950
    keith1950 Posts: 2,597 Forumite
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    I hope that you didn't give them your card details or you'll end up in deeper debt when they max it out !!!!
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    Reesy1981 wrote: »
    This company phoned me. Asked if i had any debt, i said yes. They said give me your debit or credit card details and you can have some more!


    So the give you debt for free. Sounds brilliant.
  • ILW
    ILW Posts: 18,333 Forumite
    kai666 wrote: »
    Surely if you're married, she's not a single mother

    Never mind dear.
  • kai666
    kai666 Posts: 1,431 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ILW wrote: »
    Never mind dear.

    Go on, be more patronising
  • immoral_angeluk
    immoral_angeluk Posts: 24,506 Forumite
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    I also hear that under a recent government change to the consumer credit act, only credit agreements taken out in 1830's red inked fountain pens, and approved on a Tuesday, are enforceable.
    Total 'Failed Business' Debt £29,043
    Que sera, sera. <3
  • Reesy1981
    Reesy1981 Posts: 126 Forumite
    keith1950 wrote: »
    I hope that you didn't give them your card details or you'll end up in deeper debt when they max it out !!!!

    Crap, now my online banking shows a minus figure. Wonder if i can get a refund?
    ILW wrote: »
    So the give you debt for free. Sounds brilliant.

    Who says nothing in life is for free! I didnt even pay for the phone call!
  • Reesy1981
    Reesy1981 Posts: 126 Forumite
    immoral_angeluk wrote: »
    I also hear that under a recent government change to the consumer credit act, only credit agreements taken out in 1830's red inked fountain pens, and approved on a Tuesday, are enforceable.

    No thats wrong. The government changed it to credit agreements printed in the 1830's, laser printed by a wifi networked printer onto recycled "The Sun on Sunday" paper!
  • chattychappy
    chattychappy Posts: 7,302 Forumite
    A mate of mine recently got some trainers. He didn't get a receipt (he was in a hurry).

    Turns out they are the wrong size. Can he insist on replacements?

    What about s75? Or any other legislation?
  • Azrael_1701
    Azrael_1701 Posts: 450 Forumite
    Reesy1981 wrote: »
    No thats wrong. The government changed it to credit agreements printed in the 1830's, laser printed by a wifi networked printer onto recycled "The Sun on Sunday" paper!

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    100% G33K
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  • ihateyes
    ihateyes Posts: 1,326 Forumite
    im raging.... the guy said if your were wearing no socks when you applied, then the company was irresponsible in lending me money!

    i wonder whats right:

    red socks
    no socks
    £250 upfront>?
    Promo codes are never always cheaper..... isnt that right EuropCar?
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