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£15 million pound parking fine 😡

Hi wondering if anyone can help��
I received a parking fine from g24 ltd middle of last year as i stayed in car park for an extra 22 mins! I first ignored the letters till last week I received a letter from gladstone Solicotors stating i owe £15092015 yes that is not a type error on my behalf it states i owe £15 million ?!??!? I rang the number on the letter to which it was debt recovery plus i ended the call as i have read do not speak to them! Anyone got any advise what shall i do i dont know if i should phone or still ignore ������
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  • pappa_golf
    pappa_golf Posts: 8,895 Forumite
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    http://parking-prankster.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/pictur-of-week-gladstones-issue-letter.html

    no point in contacting the ATA , as gladstones ARE the ATA
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  • whitewing
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    The amount is clearly a date with a £ sign.
    :heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.
  • pappa_golf
    pappa_golf Posts: 8,895 Forumite
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    and as was clear , this was DR+ using gladstones notepaper
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  • Fruitcake
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    whitewing wrote: »
    The amount is clearly a date with a £ sign.

    Heaven forfend no, it is the actual amount being justifiably claimed. It is repeated half way own the page as the amount outstanding so is clearly not a mastike. :D

    No doubt it is made up of the original charge plus reasonable costs incurred by Gladrags Inc to pay for the director's chrymble knees-up.
    I married my cousin. I had to...
    I don't have a sister. :D
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  • Yeah thats why i ended the call i thought i was just going to speak to gladstone when the automated drp voiced up i paniced ha
  • Do i just ignore this ?
  • Fruitcake
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    I suggest you complain to the DVLA and the SRA about this outrageous claim.

    However, since it is a debt collector letter you can of course ignore it. Please do contact the Prankster as well.
    I married my cousin. I had to...
    I don't have a sister. :D
    All my screwdrivers are cordless.
    "You're Safety Is My Primary Concern Dear" - Laks
  • Sorry am not getting this a prankster? Is this just off some random having a laugh!
  • pappa_golf
    pappa_golf Posts: 8,895 Forumite
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    read the (almost) daily posts by the parking prankster , and enjoy http://parking-prankster.blogspot.co.uk/
    Save a Rachael

    buy a share in crapita
  • Fruitcake
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    Sorry am not getting this a prankster? Is this just off some random having a laugh!

    The Parking-Prankser is a very well respected gentleman on here who takes on cases of unfair parking, assists people with all sorts of information including helping out with court cases.

    You should visit his blog spot where you will find someone else who had a similar bill for 17 million drop through their door.
    I'm sure he would be interested in your case as it highlights DRP and Gladstones incompetence.

    You should also complain to your MP and Mrs May, as well as alerting local and national press about these ridiculous scams.
    I married my cousin. I had to...
    I don't have a sister. :D
    All my screwdrivers are cordless.
    "You're Safety Is My Primary Concern Dear" - Laks
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