(Late) PCN from UK Car Park Management & follow up debt collection letter - Continue to ignore?

Gaikokujin

[FONT=&quot]OK, so despite the fact that I have already received a confirmation in writing from UKCPM themselves that this charge has been dropped, today a letter dropped through my door from yet another party chasing me on this. This time it was from Gladstones solicitors, informing me that they have apparently been instructed by UKCPM and telling me that they would like to :

‘provide you with the opportunity to contact their agent to make full payment in the sum of £160 thereby avoiding the consideration of any future court action and increase in the amount claimed’.

There is no date on the letter to say when it was sent but given that it was mid April when I received the original email from UKCPM to say the charge had been cancelled and we’re now in June the fact that there are still people trying to chase this is really starting to p*ss me off!

Any suggestions on how I should deal with this latest request that will also shut this down once and for all? [/FONT]

KeithP

This latest letter, apparently from Gladstones, does it say to pay DRP?

Anyway, for how to react to it, please re-read post #11.

Gaikokujin

This latest letter, apparently from Gladstones, does it say to pay DRP?

Anyway, for how to react to it, please re-read post #11.

That’s exactly what it says. In fact the only contact details given (apart from the address in the footer) are for DRP and the last line of the letter says not to contact Gladstones regarding any proposals for repayment or the like as they could not be dealt with by them.

After the last letter from DRP I sent a postal & email response with a copy of the email UKCPM had sent saying that the charge had been cancelled, so they had no right to be pursuing this any more or trying to obtain money from me. I also copied UKCPM in and pointed out that I expected this to be the last I would hear from anyone on the matter and any further correspondence would be taken as harassment and misuse of my personal data.

With regards to sending a LBCCC is there any kind of template I should use or is it as simple as sending a letter stating that I intend to begin proceedings against them? And will I need to engage a solicitor myself if I decide to actually sue UKCPM? Originally I was happy to just let things lie but this latest letter has really p*ssed me off so anything I can do to turn the tables on them I am willing to do now…

nosferatu1001

Have a look for LBA on here. No set format, just set out your claim clearly and what tyour required remedy is, and that if they do not comply in your timeline you will issue a claim without further notice

Ignore DRP. Lettters claiming to be from Gladstones saying to pay DRP are obviusly from DRP.

Coupon-mad

Coupon-mad wrote: »

I'd keep the DRP letters and if you get another, issue a LBCCC. Then sue UKCPM for misuse of your data under the DPA, by letting their agents write to demand money under false pretences.

That time has come! £250 from the PPC would be nice (not joking).

Gaikokujin

Thanks again to everyone who has chipped in with their advice on this. Drafted up a letter last night send to all 3 parties involved (although would agree that the latest letter claiming to be from Gladstones is more likely from DRP themselves) and also going to email it where there is an address available for that.

Basically says if I don’t receive a written apology within 14 days along with confirmation that my details will be removed from their systems and there will be no more correspondence I’ll begin formal proceedings against UKCPM, with a view to claiming compensation for the time and expense I’ve accrued so far in responding to the constant stream of letters.

Not holding my breath for any kind of response but we’ll see where we go from here. Have kept copies of all the correspondence I’ve sent/received on this so if they are daft enough to ignore me (again) and try to continue pursuing this then my counter argument is pretty water tight I reckon …

nosferatu1001

Dont send to Gladstones. They dont have interest in this.
Prove your contention that DRP sent a fake letter by SARing GLadstones using the PCN ref NOT the DRP ref. They will reply they dont have any, proving the letter wasnt real...meaning the PPCs agent lied, meaning the PPC are on the hook.

NOt time and expense. Harassment, breach of DPA, etc.

Gaikokujin

I have mentioned in my letter that the main reason for taking action is because of the continuing harassment I’ve faced from their agents, as well as UKCPM’s complicity in the abuse of my personal data and continued attempts to extort money under false pretences. The time and expense thing has been mentioned as further clarification (if needed) that I will be seeking monetary compensation as well as a formal apology.

Just a quick question on the SAR to Gladstones, I’ve drafted something up using the original PCN reference which I’ve used in all correspondence so far - never the DRP one - but do I need to mentioned that it was issued specifically by UKCPM or should I be deliberately vague and just refer to it by a number (and possibly date it was issued)?

nosferatu1001

You could give the name of the PPC if you want. DOesnt matter.

Circle1987

Hi OP. What came of this in the end?