MSE News: Wonga to pay £2.6m after threatening borrowers with fake lawyers

beamerguy

Alpine_Star wrote: »

Yes I'm pretty sure it does too but it's irrelevant to the consideration of whether it's true or in fact entirely fictitious.


WDFC, Wonga or wonga.com have never traded as Barker and Lowe.

100% CORRECT


Scare tactics and harassment was the name of the game with Wonga. They were caught out and must be punished, lets hope the authorities have the balls to continue and do something good for a change and stop wasting money on people who are dead

merkat11

Hi I have just recieved a letter from wonga claiming they ow me compensation. Im scared of claiming for this compensation as they want me to confirm where I live also no doubt they would want debit card details. The reason I am scared is im unsre if there debt has be paid off. I have looked on my credit score and am still unsure. Please if anone nows of any info or are in the same sition please let me now. Thank you.

fatbelly

merkat11 wrote: »

Hi I have just recieved a letter from wonga claiming they ow me compensation. Im scared of claiming for this compensation as they want me to confirm where I live also no doubt they would want debit card details. The reason I am scared is im unsre if there debt has be paid off. I have looked on my credit score and am still unsure. Please if anone nows of any info or are in the same sition please let me now. Thank you.

If you've had a letter, then do they not already know where you live? It's not difficult to find you through your credit report anyway.

They should not want debit card details - you could arrange for the compensation to come by direct transfer into a bank account (could be a savings account), by cheque or a reduction of an outstanding debt. Everyone will be contacted individually with an offer that relates to their individual circumstances.

Either way I can't see why you would refuse compensation, unless you think it's not enough.

dreamerinfate

Helllo
Just wondering if anyone has received any offer from Wonga?
I received a letter 7 weeks ago now saying i was entitled to compensation and they would get back to me within 8 weeks, i know its not been 8 weeks yet but not far of so just wondering if anyone has received any offer from them as yet?
I am not expecting alot to be honest but just wondered what people were getting offered :-)

Thanks

nightraven

I'm also waiting for my 2nd offer letter. It's been a while now. Anyone got theirs?

rizla_king

I expect Wonga are laying low hoping that people will forget and the publicity has all gone away.

Thechief_2

Sent them several emails asking when!!! Finally got this response!!!

We refer to the above matter and to your recent correspondence resting with your email of the 08/08/2014.


We understand that you are anxious to have this matter resolved as soon as possible and we thank you for your patience in this regard . As previously advised in our email to you on the 25/0602014, we are currently working with our regulator, the FCA, to put in place a suitable compensation package for all customers affected by these issues.

We will be in contact with you as soon as possible to advise you of our compensation offer and we would appreciate your continued patience while we work on addressing these issues.


Best wishes

Not the most positive answer :-( surely they have a time limit??? Who is the best person to contact regarding this??? And for the all the letters/phonecalls/hassle ive had or had to make over the time they best be offering a lot more than 40 quid(after tax)!!!

dreamerinfate

Well hopefully it will be soon! The letter states 8 weeks from 25th June which according to my calculations should be this Wednesday. I doubt it will be a lot though but would be good to hear what people have been offered. Will keep posted if I receive anything in the meantime

Thechief wrote: »

Sent them several emails asking when!!! Finally got this response!!!

We refer to the above matter and to your recent correspondence resting with your email of the 08/08/2014.


We understand that you are anxious to have this matter resolved as soon as possible and we thank you for your patience in this regard . As previously advised in our email to you on the 25/0602014, we are currently working with our regulator, the FCA, to put in place a suitable compensation package for all customers affected by these issues.

We will be in contact with you as soon as possible to advise you of our compensation offer and we would appreciate your continued patience while we work on addressing these issues.


Best wishes

Not the most positive answer :-( surely they have a time limit??? Who is the best person to contact regarding this??? And for the all the letters/phonecalls/hassle ive had or had to make over the time they best be offering a lot more than 40 quid(after tax)!!!

dreamerinfate

Thechief wrote: »

Sent them several emails asking when!!! Finally got this response!!!

We refer to the above matter and to your recent correspondence resting with your email of the 08/08/2014.


We understand that you are anxious to have this matter resolved as soon as possible and we thank you for your patience in this regard . As previously advised in our email to you on the 25/0602014, we are currently working with our regulator, the FCA, to put in place a suitable compensation package for all customers affected by these issues.

We will be in contact with you as soon as possible to advise you of our compensation offer and we would appreciate your continued patience while we work on addressing these issues.


Best wishes

Not the most positive answer :-( surely they have a time limit??? Who is the best person to contact regarding this??? And for the all the letters/phonecalls/hassle ive had or had to make over the time they best be offering a lot more than 40 quid(after tax)!!!

I had a look on the website last night and there is an update from 11th August which says that the compensation process now may take another 8 weeks. Im sure they said 8 weeks from the date of 25th June, i think they are obviously aware they are in deep trouble so are trying to come up with a compensation package, however i doubt it will be much but according to the letter everyone automatically gets £50 as well and the rest is bonus but who knows, not expecting anything really but we shall see. Will update if and when i receive an offer :-)

dreamerinfate

Hello
I finally received an offer from wonga yesterday. They have offered me £50.00 for distress and £101.20 for interest relating to the letters, apperently i havent been charged any charges but they have offered me this and are going to send me a cheque if i accept, i think i will accept as cant be bothered waiting longer and its money that i didnt have or expect so better than nothing. Good luck to those waiting for there compensation!

Thechief wrote: »

Sent them several emails asking when!!! Finally got this response!!!

We refer to the above matter and to your recent correspondence resting with your email of the 08/08/2014.


We understand that you are anxious to have this matter resolved as soon as possible and we thank you for your patience in this regard . As previously advised in our email to you on the 25/0602014, we are currently working with our regulator, the FCA, to put in place a suitable compensation package for all customers affected by these issues.

We will be in contact with you as soon as possible to advise you of our compensation offer and we would appreciate your continued patience while we work on addressing these issues.


Best wishes

Not the most positive answer :-( surely they have a time limit??? Who is the best person to contact regarding this??? And for the all the letters/phonecalls/hassle ive had or had to make over the time they best be offering a lot more than 40 quid(after tax)!!!