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Threats from PPC
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kiterunner
Posts: 3 Newbie
I've received a parking charge from a PPC (UKPC). I haven't responded. They've tracked me down, doubled the penalty to £60, and say if I don't pay within 28 days they will forward the outstanding amount to a debt recovery agency, and this will incur an extra £60 fee being levied. I am getting alarmed as I don't want to be pursued by a debt recovery agency, or to have my credit rating damaged.
They say I parked on a hatched yellow area within a private car park. In fact the yellow lines had become so worn they were all but invisible, as their 'photo evidence' clearly shows! I think I would have reasonable grounds to appeal their charge, but I don't want to if I don't have to!
Any advice?
They say I parked on a hatched yellow area within a private car park. In fact the yellow lines had become so worn they were all but invisible, as their 'photo evidence' clearly shows! I think I would have reasonable grounds to appeal their charge, but I don't want to if I don't have to!
Any advice?
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Yes, ignore it.Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
Do something amazing. GIVE BLOOD.0 -
What is so scary about a debt collection agency? They have have no powers whatsoever, and they can not damage your credit rating! Unless the PPC took you to court very unlikely, win even more unlikely, then you didn't pay any order the court made within 28 days!
Carry on ignoring them!0 -
Don't waste your time appealing to these jokers - Simply ignore.
The UKPC letter chain is in the sticky so go and have a look to see what you can expect before they give-up.0 -
just ignore the scum of the earth they only want one thing and that is to scam you out of your cash! dont ever worry about them they will give up no matter how o.fficial and scary there bogg paper may look
PPCs say its carpark management, BPA say its raising standards..... we all know its just about raking in the revenue. :eek:0 -
It's not a penalty, it's just unforceable invoice you have received. Landowners damages would most likely be zero so the most they can sue you for is zero.0
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Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I am going to follow the advice, and continue to ignore the letters. Bring 'em on!!!!!:j0
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If they send franked mail, bob it back in the postbox unopened, it comes back and they get charged every time...:THi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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i just waiting for my third letter anytime now so i in the same boat as you, when i receive it i let you know perhaps we could see if they match. regardskiterunner wrote: »Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I am going to follow the advice, and continue to ignore the letters. Bring 'em on!!!!!:j0
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