Plevin claim

valp5

Hi, I have a question..... I tried to reclaim PPI on an account thro a claims company 3 yrs ago but it was declined. I have since recieved a payout under the plevin case,however, the claims company were notified of this and now want there fees. I an disputing this as I authorised them to claim PPI which was rejected, I never asked them to claim for the plevin case. Any thoughts??

valp5

Thanks, I have checked. It does say they class a win as a refund of PPI. My arguement is that Plevin is a refund of overcharges in commission.

-taff

They can't charge you for it.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/342291/Claims-management-regulation-business-bulletin-Aug-2014.pdf

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write them a letter asing why they are thinking about committing fraud....[potentially]

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valp5 wrote: »

My arguement is that Plevin is a refund of overcharges in commission.

Actually undisclosed commission.
Complain on that basis. If you get no joy, refer your complaint to the Legal Ombudsman;
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5253955

dunstonh

,however, the claims company were notified of this and now want there fees.

They are not allowed it and the ministry of justice hinted that claims companies doing this could be committing fraud.

Luckily for you, the Govt issued instructions on this which clearly show the CMC is in breach of rules.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/claims-management-companies-plevin-guidance/plevin-guidance-for-claims-management-companies

Starletp56

Did they back down once you had contacted them about this? Just in the same situation myself and wondering what to expect next!

dunstonh

Don't worry about it. You have nothing to fear. They can huff and puff but as they are acting fraudulently and directly against the Governments published rules, they cannot do anything about it.

Worst case scenario is that it is a frustration for you. I wouldnt even entertain a phone call from them. Hang up. If you do engage with them, tell them that they are in breach of the rules and you will refer to them to Action Fraud. If they send you anything in writing, then keep it as evidence.