Hutchinson 3 UK Default: Wont take my money!
welly_59
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I have 2 defaults on my credit record from Hutchinson 3 UK which i am having massive difficulties resolving.
On Experian they both have an outstanding balance. I have called 3 who have stated that there is no outstanding balance, but that it has been written off as "bad debt". Apparently it went to a DCAicon May 2017, who then sent it back to 3 at some point in November 2017 as uncollectable. It was uncollectable as i had move out of that address 4 years ago......basically when i moved i called 3 and asked my my address to be changed. Obviously that didnt happen, and then beginning of last year i called to cancel my contract(outside of terms, i had been with them for 4 years). The last bill i never recieved as the address on the account hadnt been changed. Whatever though, thats not really the issue.
The last week i have been trying to make payment for the arrears to get it marked as settled on my credit report. Three wont take payment as its been written off, and the debt agency it went to apparently hold no records as it was returned to 3 over 6 months ago.
Just looking for some advice on how to get this resolved? I've raised a complaint but need to wait until they respond at this point.
What i want is for the default balance on my credit file to be a big fat 0. If three are unable to take payment off me so i can clear it, then i would like them to report it as being 0 if they have written it off
On Experian they both have an outstanding balance. I have called 3 who have stated that there is no outstanding balance, but that it has been written off as "bad debt". Apparently it went to a DCAicon May 2017, who then sent it back to 3 at some point in November 2017 as uncollectable. It was uncollectable as i had move out of that address 4 years ago......basically when i moved i called 3 and asked my my address to be changed. Obviously that didnt happen, and then beginning of last year i called to cancel my contract(outside of terms, i had been with them for 4 years). The last bill i never recieved as the address on the account hadnt been changed. Whatever though, thats not really the issue.
The last week i have been trying to make payment for the arrears to get it marked as settled on my credit report. Three wont take payment as its been written off, and the debt agency it went to apparently hold no records as it was returned to 3 over 6 months ago.
Just looking for some advice on how to get this resolved? I've raised a complaint but need to wait until they respond at this point.
What i want is for the default balance on my credit file to be a big fat 0. If three are unable to take payment off me so i can clear it, then i would like them to report it as being 0 if they have written it off
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Wait for their response - as you have done.
If they remove it then great.
If not you could escalate to the Ombudsman or ICO.
On Experian, your report will have a contact address (maybe a phone number) for the department responsible for updating credit files at the company. Speak to them, not the customer service people.
I suspect they will need to reopen your account, apply a debt, take your payment and then close again. It might be possible.
If its been written off, its gone for good.
You must follow the correct complaints process and escalate to the ICO if unsuccessful.
You will still have the default whatever happens, may as well just save your money.
More than a third of IVA`s fail....fact.
Could A Debt Relief Order help you ?
Never pay for a Debt Management Plan.
For free debt advice, contact either : Stepchange, National Debtline, CitizensAdviceBureaux.
The reason I want to do this as a couple of potential mortgage lenders have stated they will accept the default on my credit report but only if it has been satisfied and has a zero balance attached to it.
3 need to give me the opportunity to make that the case
That is a reasonable request, but as 3 have washed there hands of the debt, you should be able to get them to amend your credit file without having to pay it.
As said before, if you do not get anywhere with 3 after exhausting there complaints procedure, escalate to the ICO.
More than a third of IVA`s fail....fact.
Could A Debt Relief Order help you ?
Never pay for a Debt Management Plan.
For free debt advice, contact either : Stepchange, National Debtline, CitizensAdviceBureaux.