Ignored Private PCN, now getting texts

throwaway567

Hi All,

About 6 months ago I got a parking charge notice on my windscreen while parked on what I thought was a public road, between two sections of double yellow lines (I was not on double yellow). What I'd failed to see what that there was a building site adjacent to the road with parking signs on it. I wasn't in front of a gate or in the way of any access to the site.

The charge was issued by CPS Midlands and was for £60 if paid within 14 days and £100 after that. I ignored the charge and received a letter (Notice to Keeper) from TNC parking services.

The letter includes: "The signage, which was clearly displayed at the entrance to and throughout the car park, states that this is private land, the car park is managed by CPS Midlands and details of the terms and conditions of the car park by which those who park in the car park agree to be bound". ....but it wasn't a car park! It was between two sections of double yellow on a side street.

I ignored the letter (which demanded £100) and today I received a text saying:

"Our offices are open until 6:30pm this evening and a collections agent is waiting to discuss your outstanding account of 160 owed to CPS Midlands Ltd. Please ensure you contact our collections department before 6:30pm today to discuss your account"

So far I have taken no action whatsoever, I didn't collect any evidence at the time (I was in a rush and it was dark), and I haven't sent any appeals letters. Am I screwed? Please help me!!

I'd massively appreciate any help that anyone can offer

fisherjim

Why do you think you are "screwed" you are being scammed!


It is a pity you didn't appeal at the time, you are now in the debt collector threat-o-gram period.


Ignore debt collectors and block their number don't phone them or engage with them or they will plague you as a mug on a hook.


The reason you have a letter talking about car parks is because it's a template scammers threat.


You are way down the route passed the appeal stage, and are in a waiting game, you will get scummy threatening letters, but only need to act on a real court claim, which is unlikely from these Muppets.


In the mean time read the newbies thread to get up to speed with this unregulated scam industry.

pogofish

Post Four of the Newbies Sticky covers this in its entirety.

JrmJom

Any reason why they are now claiming it's £160?

nosferatu1001

Because the more they add on, the more they make if they frighten you into paying?
COme on, youve read a few threads by now - surely - so you'll know the numbers are entirely fictional!

fisherjim

£60 is a nice round figure for debt collectors to add on for 3-4 snotty letters!

beamerguy

JrmJom wrote: »

Any reason why they are now claiming it's £160?

Because they are scamming you. Assume that there were debt collector letters to you ..... they add the £60
FAKE ADD-ONS BY SCAMMERS

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5859454/debt-collectors-drp-zzps-what-they-dont-want-you-to-know&highlight=debt+collectors+drp

throwaway567

So what should I do? Ignore them? I don't want to have to go to court

fisherjim

throwaway567 wrote: »

So what should I do? Ignore them? I don't want to have to go to court

What do you think you should do?


You have ignored thus far!


Your court chances:


http://www.parkingappeals.info/companydata/CPS_Midlands.html

Umkomaas

throwaway567 wrote: »

I don't want to have to go to court

And be their very first?

http://www.parkingappeals.info/companydata/CPS_Midlands.html

throwaway567

Thanks, is there anything I can do now to get rid of them or should I just wait for them to give up?