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Payday Loans Debt Spiral

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,383 Forumite
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    Yes - it sounds as if it should/could have defaulted in 2015, but didn't.

    If the default can be backdated to then, then the OP would be 2 years into the 6 year period.

    Edit: Although I realise that there are at least 3 accounts being discussed on this thread, some of which defaulted, one of which didn't...!
  • Fireflyaway
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    I'd say check your files and see what has been recorded as a default and what hasn't. Then accept it. Whilst I personally think payday loans should be banned, you did take the money. Yes it was stupid, but you have to take some responsibility! I was in a similar situation. I had 7 loans at one point. For whatever reason not all the loans showed on my file so you might be lucky and find they haven't all been recorded.
  • dresdendave
    dresdendave Posts: 890 Forumite
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    Velli wrote: »
    Hello there!




    By the end of 2015 I had taken one loan too many from Wonga...



    The first loan anyone takes with Wonga is one too many.
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