A worrying trend?

Cardew

There have been a number of threads detailing examples of goods or services provided,but bills not sent.

I am talking about the ‘I haven’t received a Gas/Electricty/Water/Phone bill for 3 years and now they want me to pay’ or ‘I was wrongly credited with £x and now they want it back’ posts. It is usually accompanied by a reason why they cannot afford to pay.

These posts usually bring forth a flurry of replies detailing methods of evading payment. The usual justification being ‘after all it was their mistake’

Worrying, worrying!

Xbigman

I have a certain amount of sympathy for those who really didn't realize there was a problem. Or who have so many other problems this one slipped through. I have a bit more sympathy for those who are treated badly by the companies owed the money. But, and lets be honest, if you didn't get a bill for three years, and knew it, I don't think this forum should assist you to evade payment.

Help sort out a repayment you can handle, yes.
Help sort out problems with errors that caused an under payment, yes.
Help evade payment, no.

Just my opinion.
Regards


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JCL

The individual has to take their share of responsibility in my opinion.

You should have a tighter grip on your own finances so that you know what's happening and if a bill hasn't been received.

Too much of the blame culture in this country today. We should take responsibility for ourselves more whilst of course pursuing companies etc. who don't provide a proper service.

Just my opinion.