Proof Of Illness To Debt Collectors

FireWyrm

I know it sounds shocking, to receive this request, but on the other hand....

Since you are genuine, what's the harm in supplying a doctors' letter stating that you are indeed medically signed off. It doesn't have to go into specifics, but perhaps by showing a little willing your side, you might get far more co-operation theirs? It might get you some additional latitude that would not normally be available to anyone who just pitches up with a sob story and no evidence to back it up. It could make the CSO dealing with this a little more sympathetic and inclined to go that extra mile to make you just a little more comfortable...perhaps even writing the whole thing off all together? I'm not saying thats what will happen, but when I was a CSO, I would often bend rules where I could if the claimant was genuine. I sometimes got things written off where there was a major miscarriage or mis-selling situation but why should I risk my job with no evidence and nothing but an unsubstantiated request? You see the thinking....your choice ultimately, but I think dog in a manger might not be the best way to handle this. Perhaps the letter was along the lines of "give me some evidence, something I can work with and I'll see what I can do for you..."

chanz4

A lot of people do lie about their conditions, get them off your back and just provide a copy of an appointment letter or something. As others have said about refusing, with your condition would cause more hassle to your health. Sometimes its better to help them, to help you.

FOURCANDLES_2

I would not go out of my way to prove a thing, they are a dca tell them what you are going to pay and stick to it.

BBeauty007

Thanks very much Dolly. It has been quite an upheaval - but I will get through this. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

BB007

Deleted_User wrote: »

I would imagine hon - I would have felt the same it seems like such a shocking & heartless thing for them to ask from you.

Dxxx

jamespir

tell red to do one they have no authority its just scare tactics

BBeauty007

Dear Red Scorpian,

Thank you for taking the time to read the post and for your advice.

BB007

red_scorpian wrote: »

Hi BBeauty,
Did'nt want to read and run I totally agree with Fat Belly send them nothing having to cope with an illness is bad enough without you having to show them evidence ,pay what you can and let them hang,they're so bang out of order it's making my blood boil:mad: .You just concentrate on getting better, take care and I hope you have a speedy recovery xxx

BBeauty007

Firewyrm, thanks very much for the advice.

BB007

FireWyrm wrote: »

I know it sounds shocking, to receive this request, but on the other hand....

Since you are genuine, what's the harm in supplying a doctors' letter stating that you are indeed medically signed off. It doesn't have to go into specifics, but perhaps by showing a little willing your side, you might get far more co-operation theirs? It might get you some additional latitude that would not normally be available to anyone who just pitches up with a sob story and no evidence to back it up. It could make the CSO dealing with this a little more sympathetic and inclined to go that extra mile to make you just a little more comfortable...perhaps even writing the whole thing off all together? I'm not saying thats what will happen, but when I was a CSO, I would often bend rules where I could if the claimant was genuine. I sometimes got things written off where there was a major miscarriage or mis-selling situation but why should I risk my job with no evidence and nothing but an unsubstantiated request? You see the thinking....your choice ultimately, but I think dog in a manger might not be the best way to handle this. Perhaps the letter was along the lines of "give me some evidence, something I can work with and I'll see what I can do for you..."

BBeauty007

Chanz4, thanks very much for replying and the advice.

BB007

chanz4 wrote: »

A lot of people do lie about their conditions, get them off your back and just provide a copy of an appointment letter or something. As others have said about refusing, with your condition would cause more hassle to your health. Sometimes its better to help them, to help you.

BBeauty007

Fourcandles, many thanks for the advice.

BB007

FOURCANDLES wrote: »

I would not go out of my way to prove a thing, they are a dca tell them what you are going to pay and stick to it.

BBeauty007

Jamespir, thanks for reading the post and replying.

BB007

jamespir wrote: »

tell red to do one they have no authority its just scare tactics