Lowell: Unenforceable Debt

I was wondering whether I could get some advice.


In 2011 I defaulted on a loan debt to RBS. In 2015 I asked for a CCA (should have done it sooner), which came back that they were unable to produce a CCA or reconstitute one and therefore would not be able to take court action against me. I then stopped paying them January 2016.


I am now being chased by Lowell, whom I understand buy up unenforceable debts. They have called and texted me, which I have ignored so far. The text included a reference number. I think they are just fishing, but I want to make sure they have my up to date address details (which RBS had) so I am wondering whether to go to their website and enter the reference number. Though this would confirm my number, would it also ensure they are unable to try to get a speculative CCJ at an old address?


Not sure what to do, whether to wait until they contact me in writing.


Many thanks


Ben

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  • sourcrates
    sourcrates Posts: 31,170 Ambassador
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    Wait for written contact, then inform them they have bought an unenforceable debt, attach copy of RBS letter.

    They should back down at that point.
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  • Ben75
    Ben75 Posts: 59 Forumite
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    Thanks, will do
  • Willing2Learn
    Willing2Learn Posts: 6,294 Forumite
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    @Ben75

    Do not contact Debtwizard1 as it appears they probably represent the Debt Management Company 'Debtwizard.com'. They are after your business and money...
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  • Willing2Learn
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    Yeah very deductive @willingtolearn but completely incorrect. I used to work for Lowell among others and was going to tell him exactly how to get the debt removed and any default (if applicable) removed also. You keep going with your white knight advice. I'm someone who can actually make an instantaneous difference for people
    Why are asking folks to PM you for advice (both on this thread and another Lowell based thread)? If you have any advice to give, then that should be out in the open forum. It just smells fishy to me...
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  • sourcrates
    sourcrates Posts: 31,170 Ambassador
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    Yeah very deductive @willingtolearn but completely incorrect. I used to work for Lowell among others and was going to tell him exactly how to get the debt removed and any default (if applicable) removed also. You keep going with your white knight advice. I'm someone who can actually make an instantaneous difference for people


    Don`t be shy, share that advice with all of us......
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  • Please share your advice! I'm trying to get a default removed from Lowell from 2017 and your help would be greatly appreciated :)
  • sourcrates
    sourcrates Posts: 31,170 Ambassador
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    User281212 wrote: »
    Please share your advice! I'm trying to get a default removed from Lowell from 2017 and your help would be greatly appreciated :)

    My post was tongue in cheek, if you have a problem, let us all know, and correct advice can be given.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free wannabe, Credit file and ratings, and Bankruptcy and living with it boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.For free non-judgemental debt advice, contact either Stepchange, National Debtline, or CitizensAdviceBureaux.Link to SOA Calculator- https://www.stoozing.com/soa.php The "provit letter" is here-https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2607247/letter-when-you-know-nothing-about-about-the-debt-aka-prove-it-letter
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