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Lost IAS - Own Space, CPM not in my Lease

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  • beamerguy
    beamerguy Posts: 17,587 Forumite
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    happyface182 wrote: »
    As usual, many thanks to everyone who has helped me with this so far.

    I just wanted to follow up as I thought it was all over, however I started receiving letters from Debt Recovery Plus Ltd, who today have sent their final offer (the alleged fine is now £160 by the way).

    I haven't contacted my MP since my initial first contact and will just sit tight to see if I receive court proceedings etc.

    Best Regards all

    NO IT'S NOT £160, the extra £60 is the DRP fake add-on
    IT'S JUST A SCAM.

    You simply ignore DRP who are powerless timewasters

    READ ABOUT THE DRP IDIOTS HERE
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5859454/debt-collectors-drp-zzps-what-they-dont-want-you-to-know&highlight=debt+collectors+drp
  • happyface182
    happyface182 Posts: 50 Forumite
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    Just keeping the thread updated.

    Got my first letter from Gladstones 'on behalf of their client DRP, who's agent is UK CPM'

    Continuing to ignore until court proceedings are issued
  • System
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    Got my first letter from Gladstones 'on behalf of their client DRP, who's agent is UK CPM'

    It's DRP pretending to be Gladstones, so file it.
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  • happyface182
    happyface182 Posts: 50 Forumite
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    Yep, Many thanks @IamEmanresu

    I've just noticed I got them the wrong way round though, Gladstone's Client is UK CPM, who's agent is DRP

    It's filed
  • beamerguy
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    happyface182 wrote: »
    Yep, Many thanks @IamEmanresu

    I've just noticed I got them the wrong way round though, Gladstone's Client is UK CPM, who's agent is DRP

    It's filed

    Cheapo Gladstones give their letterhead away

    "CARRY ON SCAMMING"
  • happyface182
    happyface182 Posts: 50 Forumite
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    Keeping this thread updated.

    Now received second letter from Gladstones which is the Letter Before Claim.

    Again, ignoring
  • waamo
    waamo Posts: 10,298 Forumite
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    I wouldn't ignore a Letter Before Claim. If you respond robustly enough it might deter a court claim. The Newbies thread has examples in post 2.
  • Fruitcake
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    happyface182 wrote: »
    Just keeping the thread updated.

    Got my first letter from Gladstones 'on behalf of their client DRP, who's agent is UK CPM'

    Continuing to ignore until court proceedings are issued

    NO! Respond robustly using the guide to court written by bargepole that you will find in post 2 of the NEWBIES.

    Also, contact your MA/Clarion and ask for the name of the person(s) who will be attending court as a witness when you defend this scam, and tell them that person will need to provide information to the court when asked about dates they will not be able to attend.
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  • Umkomaas
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    Does the letter suggest you pay anyone the charge? If so, who?

    Is it actually headed ‘Letter Of/Before Claim’?
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

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  • happyface182
    happyface182 Posts: 50 Forumite
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    Many thanks for saving me there

    It had been so long since reading up on everything, I had brain fade with the next steps.

    Now reading up on Post 2, especially the guide written by bargepole

    The Letter is actually headed "Letter Before Claim" and now suggests I pay Gladstones directly.

    I will email the MA next
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