Weird text from CCS Ltd???

rach29

Hi all, I'm new to posting on this board as I don't have a debt problem (or not any more at least) but I'm wondering if anyone has come across this...

My partner got a text today Quoting my name & asking me to call 08704584308 using reference 424832 from CCS LTD.

A quick Google has brought up a debt management co (I think)

Am curious but not curious enough to call an 0870 number

Any Ideas???

Gemmadm

Its a bit wierd that they haven't contacted you about this and only your partner. I wouldn't phone being an 0870 number. If they really need to contact you they would phone or write. I've never heard of someone texting if it is a debt management company. I would prehaps check all you documents (if you still have any) to make sure there is nothing outstanding from what you owed. Hope everything is ok.
Gemxx

hypno06

Clutching at straws me thinks.

Surely if they wanted to get in touch with you then they would be able to do so by some more reliable means such as sending you a letter!

I would ignore it. It is not your phone they texted so I would not follow it up, especially if you are sure you have nothing lurking in the shadows

Leave it be and if it is anything "real" they will write to you, I'm sure.

rach29

My Partner & I share a phone package so I'm guessing that may be how come he got the txt. We get one bill for two phones. My previous debts were relatively small & all cleared over 3 years ago. None ever went further than a couple of late payments so I really can't see what could be outstanding after all this time.

Thing is I have moved house since then.

Crown

Hi Rach,

Looks looks like a scam to me. I doubt this has anything to do with a outstanding debt but a hoax to get you to call the 0870 what could cost you up to £5.00 for the call. Just imaganine if they sent this out to 10,000 people and 10% replied it would make them £5000 less expenses.

I would ignore it and unless you receive anything by post put it completley out of your mind.

rach29

Thanks all,

I guess you are all correct & I should ignore it, I'm just worried that I've forgotten a small debt somewhere & will get a ccj or something registered against me.

Curiosity is killing the cat but I'm determined not to call them

Crown

rach29 wrote: »

Thanks all,

I guess you are all correct & I should ignore it, I'm just worried that I've forgotten a small debt somewhere & will get a ccj or something registered against me.

Curiosity is killing the cat but I'm determined not to call them

It is very unlikey although if you are concerned why not send away for your credit report? Its worth the £2 fee just to put your mind at rest

beentherewornthetshirt

Hi

CCS Limited are a debt collector not a debt management company.

Hope this helps

rog2

CCS Ltd:

COMMERCIAL COLLECTION SERVICES Ltd.
797 London Road
Thornton Heath
Surrey CR7 6YY

Debt Collectors.

It is DISGUSTING that companies like this are allowed to use names that can EASILY be confused with CCCS which is one of the most respected Debt Counselling Charities in the UK.

SSB

Hi
I completely agree with Crown, it does look like a scam. I advise at CAB and have never come across a company that contacts through text only. Where would their evidence be, it is really easy to claim that you never received the text. If it is important, they will write a letter outlining the details.

rach29

Thanks Rog2,

Managed to trace this company & call them (on a non 0870 number) & it turns out they are chasing for De Agostini Magazines for one issue of Star Wars magazine they say is unpaid for since last year!!!

I had written to cancel this in December before I ,moved house so they are cancelling further action & going back to De Agostini.

Can't believe they chase these things up by text, Incredible!! can't be for more than about £5.99 even if by some small chance I do owe it.

I agree the name is a disgrace!!