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Being chased for money from 2010-2012??

I moved house over 2 years ago and have just received a letter from a 'debt collector' company saying I owe a £54 gas bill!!

I called everywhere when we moved with readings etc but now have no paperwork for this (hence being so long ago)

Does nobody know where I stand with this?

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  • footyguy
    footyguy Posts: 4,157 Forumite
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    I moved house over 2 years ago and have just received a letter from a 'debt collector' company saying I owe a £54 gas bill!!

    I called everywhere when we moved with readings etc but now have no paperwork for this (hence being so long ago)

    Does nobody know where I stand with this?

    If you think you owe it, I would suggest you pay it.

    If you don't think you owe it, or are just not sure, I would suggest you call the gas supplier and talk things over with them
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    If 2010 it would not be statute barred, if that's what you are asking. In England and Wales the time limit is 6 years.
    So find out if it's a valid bill, and if so pay it.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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