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Trace Recovery letter offering 'coronavirus discounts' of £50

Good morning,

I just received a letter this morning from Trace Debt Recovery, in regards to a PCN notice from Sept last year.  Hayes & Harlington Station where I was given a ticket for doing a three point turn.....

Anyhoo, Trace in their generosity have offered me a £50 discount if I pay now.  The letter is hilarious and claims this is due to coronavirus restrictions and they 'want to take the pressure of the impending CCJ off my mind'.  They then go on to remind me that a CCJ could be sent at any time in the next 6 years and imply that I will be found guilty and have to pay much more than their 'generous' £110!!!!

Has anyone else got these?  Thought some of you on here would get a giggle from it.

I have added the letter to my now large file of evidence against the PCM Ltd and Trace.  I'll see them in court.

Comments

  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 153,381 Forumite
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    Hayes & Harlington Station
    A well known scam site:
    http://parking-prankster.blogspot.com/2016/12/gladstones-epic-fail-hayes-and.html

    Sounds like you know the score!



    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
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  • Oh yes, I've read all about it.  Contacted the local MP etc and even went through the IAS for the laugh.  I am looking forward to wasting their time and money.  I hope covid has hit their pockets and they collapse.
  • beamerguy
    beamerguy Posts: 17,587 Forumite
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    You have to laugh at the mentality of these money scammers.

    What they really mean is that coronavirus is causing major financial problems for THE PPC

    The threat of a CCJ is all mickey mouse stuff and is the sign of pure desperation

    One day they will wake up to the fact that they are POWERLESS
  • D_P_Dance
    D_P_Dance Posts: 11,591 Forumite
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    edited 4 December 2020 at 2:41PM
    They then go on to remind me that a CCJ could be sent at any time in the next 6 years 

    CCJs are not "sent",  they are awarded by a county curt judge after a court hearing where he/she decides for the claimant.  They can be removed/voided  if paid promptly  
    You never know how far you can go until you go too far.
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