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1st Credit Threatening Bankruptcy

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  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
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    don't mention the property, but I have a feeling this company got bought up and confetti stat demands
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • Paul101082
    Paul101082 Posts: 10 Forumite
    They already know I have property, they've stated in previous correspondence, that's why they Pershing bankruptcy petition. I spoke to citizens advice last night and they said to write to them and tell them my circumstances surrounded the house as they wont get any money after all the fees are paid and other creditors so it just doesn't make sense why they are threatening
  • rizla_king
    rizla_king Posts: 2,895 Forumite
    edited 3 July 2015 at 7:44AM
    chanz4 wrote: »
    don't mention the property, but I have a feeling this company got bought up and confetti stat demands

    Not any more. They are usually serious with them now. They know about the property which is why they are trying this as its great tactic against home owners even if not equity there at the moment.
    Still rolling rolling rolling...... :) <
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  • fatbelly
    fatbelly Posts: 23,345 Forumite
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    It will cost them a minimum of £705 to issue a bankruptcy petition through the courts, plus their own costs.

    Do you think they will be willing to bear these costs to recover less than £5k?

    £750 official receiver deposit
    £280 court fee

    OP - I think CAB are correct here but you do need to make some sort of offer of payment.
  • rizla_king
    rizla_king Posts: 2,895 Forumite
    Still rolling rolling rolling...... :) <
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  • happy_bunny_2
    happy_bunny_2 Posts: 4,488 Forumite
    Who was the credit card with? Have you got someone who knows about agreements to check it's valid?

    When was the card taken out?

    Sounds like explaining they will be wasting their time as they will get nothing is the best option.
    :beer:
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