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Letter from MK Rapid recoveries

bitworried321
bitworried321 Posts: 1 Newbie
edited 30 July 2014 at 9:56AM in Debt-free wannabe
Hi,

I received a letter from MK rapid recoveries about a debt from a 3 years ago with a credt card company. I thought it was paid off, I now live abroad. They want me to get in touch to pay it off.

However, they tracked me down to a different address I used to live at and that I am just visiting. They have no confirmation I live at the address either.

They have threatened a CCJ.

I want to pay it back and I want to call them but I'm worried I'll be at their mercy. I can only pay back a small amount each month.

Any advice?

Thanks

Comments

  • bargainbetty
    bargainbetty Posts: 3,455 Forumite
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    If you feel you must communicate with them, write to them (do not call) and request proof of the debt, and that it is yours.

    It might not be. Don't offer any kind of payment until you have proof that you actually owe them money.
    Some days, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps....
    LB moment - March 2006. DFD - 1 June 2012!!! DEBT FREE!



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  • happy_bunny_2
    happy_bunny_2 Posts: 4,488 Forumite
    As above. Make sure they have your current address in the unlikely event they serve court papers.
    :beer:
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