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Wonga threat?

frankieo
frankieo Posts: 9 Forumite
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Ok this may sound strange but it actually is.

Im friends with this police officer i don't actually know him personally but i know him from a friends friend.., and today i just got a text off him saying a bailiff has rang the station asking for a warrant to enter my home tomorrow at 9AM/PM! which is for wonga, don't get me wrong i haven't been keeping up with payments but im now in a steady position to start paying it.

To me this doesn't sound right, i have had no letters stating anything from the courts or even a bailiff, it has only just got to Mackenzie last week so my question is, is this certain person winding me up or is it right? because i am a wreck!, sorry if this makes no sense as it makes no sense to me!
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  • frankieo
    frankieo Posts: 9 Forumite
    Shouldn't i get a letter from the courts before a bailiff is sent out?!
  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
    frankieo wrote: »
    ..., is this certain person winding me up ...

    That would be my vote.
  • frankieo
    frankieo Posts: 9 Forumite
    antrobus wrote: »
    That would be my vote.

    Its not funny though i am dreading tomorrow at 9AM.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,610 Forumite
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    frankieo wrote: »
    Its not funny though i am dreading tomorrow at 9AM.

    Who said it was funny, i believe he cant enter unless you give him access.
  • frankieo
    frankieo Posts: 9 Forumite
    Sorry i meant if it is a joke its not funny.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,610 Forumite
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    frankieo wrote: »
    Sorry i meant if it is a joke its not funny.

    No its not funny, sounds like he is having a laugh with you.
  • mcjordi
    mcjordi Posts: 4,238 Forumite
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    rang the station for a warrant??? hmmm he's taking the micheal...

    only a court can issue a warrant, court is a long way off yet if mac hall have only just got it.
    if a bailiff does turn up dont let him/her in.. and close all windows and lock doors
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  • BJV
    BJV Posts: 2,535 Forumite
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    Sounds like a bit of sick joke gone a little wrong. Not nice ! Well at least you know why he is a friend of a friend at not ours!
    Happiness, Health and Wealth in that order please!:A
  • RobertoMoir
    RobertoMoir Posts: 3,458 Forumite
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    frankieo wrote: »
    and today i just got a text off him saying a bailiff has rang the station asking for a warrant to enter my home tomorrow at 9AM/PM!

    I don't even have to finish reading your post. Trust me, if he claims this happened then he's talking out of his backside.
    If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything
  • frankieo
    frankieo Posts: 9 Forumite
    Thanks a lot for reassuring me everyone, im gonna try get to the bottom of this, ill let you know tomorrow if anything actually happens.
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