Goldman Vicenti (Debt Collectors)

Paul_Varjak

Just a warning about this debt collection agency. This company was wound up by court order on 24 January, 2013...


Date: 1 February 2013 Issue Number: 60408 Page number: 1989
Publication Date: Friday, 1 February 2013

Notice Code: 2452

Winding-Up Orders

GOLDMAN VICENTI LIMITED

(Company Number 07818410)

Address of Registered Office: SUITE 72, CARIOCCA BUSINESS PARK, 2 SAWLEY ROAD, MANCHESTER, M40 8BB .

In the Manchester District Registry No 2057 of 2013

Date of Filing Petition: 16 January 2013.

Date of Winding-up Order: 24 January 2013.


Official Receiver: K Beasley 2nd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place, London Road, MANCHESTER, M1 3BN, telephone: 0161 234 8531, email: Piu.North@insolvency.gsi.gov.uk

Liquidator
24 January 2013.

(1754770)



According to the Official Receiver, the winding-up order was granted following a petition by the Secretary of State after an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch.

Goldman Vicenti has vacated the business premises in Cross Street, Wakefield, without leaving any fowarding address.

The owner of Goldman Vicenti has started a new company called Goldman Vicenti Recovery. If you are chased for debts by Goldman Vicenti Recovery I suggest you contact the Official Receiver...

Official Receiver: K Beasley 2nd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place, London Road, MANCHESTER, M1 3BN, telephone: 0161 234 8531, email: Piu.North@insolvency.gsi.gov.uk

Paul_Varjak

A DEBT collection services company has been wound up by the High Court after charging customers excessive fees.

The winding up of Goldman Vicenti, registered at a business park in Wakefield, was made on grounds of public interest.

The winding up followed a petition on behalf of the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and an investigation by Company Investigations (CI) of The Insolvency Service.

The investigation showed that the company, established in 2011, charged customers an up front fee of up to £595 to provide debt collection services.

It also charged the debtors who owed these companies money unjustified additional collection fees.

It was found that Goldman Vicenti charged VAT on its services, despite it not being registered for VAT;
charged debtors excessive fees and collection charges; failed to refund clients the full debt collected on behalf of the client; and failed to safeguard monies recovered from debtors on behalf of customers.

The company also failed to explain transactions on its bank accounts; provide evidence of testimonials used on its website; and maintain adequate books and records as is the statutory duty of company directors.

Although the company failed to maintain adequate books and records, the investigation established that Goldman Vicenti was insolvent with liabilities due to its clients as well as to HM Revenue & Customs.

Alex Deane, an investigation supervisor with The Insolvency Service, said: “This company engaged in unacceptable business conduct in that it failed in its duty to its customers and their clients.

"They deliberately posted false testimonials on their website thus giving the incorrect impression that they were trustworthy."

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/437518-high-court-winds-up-goldman-vicenti.html

Paul_Varjak

Despite Goldman Vicenti being closed down by the High Court, the only director of Goldman Vicenti continues to be the only director of two other debt collection agencies...

http://www.companieslist.co.uk/08399603-relentless-debt-recovery-limited

http://www.companieslist.co.uk/08129631-goldman-vicenti-recovery-ltd

Paul_Varjak

The former director of the now defunct Goldman Vicenti has created yet another debt collection agency...

Relentless Recovery Ltd.

Kite2010

Is he going to be relentless in recovering "debts" (assuming any companies are foolish enough to pay-up for his services)?

Paul_Varjak

Kite2010 wrote: »

Is he going to be relentless in recovering "debts" (assuming any companies are foolish enough to pay-up for his services)?

This director's history shows that he is prepared to chase debts of a few pounds and he will travel hundreds of miles to do so!