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Collections Agencies?

Hello,

I have a RBS credit card which due to me not being able to make payments has now gone to a collections agency. I now have at least 3 different agencies contacting me asking me to pay. How do I know which to pay and will the debt definately be cleared if I start paying them?

Any advice would be great.

Thanks
Jane

Comments

  • Tixy
    Tixy Posts: 31,455 Forumite
    Hi

    When did you last make a payment?
    What are the names of the companies chasing you (1 may be in house collectors, the other 2 maybe 1 company but different trading names).

    When did each last contact you asking you to pay?
    A smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who give
    or "It costs nowt to be nice"
  • Thanks for your reply. Comapnies are:
    Lowell Group was the first to get in touch letter no calls.
    Moorcroft Debt Recovery Limited - Letters and calls. I told them Lowell Group had already been in touch so not had a letter/call from them since.
    Wescot Credit Services Ltd - this week I've got two letters and several missed calls to my homeline during the day.

    Last made a payment to RBS about 3 months ago.
  • skevans
    skevans Posts: 12 Forumite
    It is my understanding that Westcot is a subsidiary of Moorcroft, a sort of distant cousin.

    Therefore if given the choice I wouldn't deal with Westcot.
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