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Opus energy scam?
As0707
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi there, I’m not sure if this is in the correct category but I wanted to ask about a recent issue we’ve had. For the past 5/6 months, my dad has been receiving constant letters from a debt collection company claiming he owes over £5000 in energy bills from Opus energy for a corner shop.
The only problem is - my dad has never owned this supposed corner store which is also in another city (Edinburgh, we live in Glasgow).
Advanced collection service is the most recent debt collection agency we’ve received a letter from offering a “discount if we pay within 7 days” or they’ll take legal action.
Is this a scam? And do we just keep ignoring? It’s so random as we have no connection to this store but I have no idea where they have gotten my dad’s information from and I don’t fancy wasting my time and energy arguing with them over the phone.
Thanks!
Is this a scam? And do we just keep ignoring? It’s so random as we have no connection to this store but I have no idea where they have gotten my dad’s information from and I don’t fancy wasting my time and energy arguing with them over the phone.
Thanks!
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You should send the "provit" letter to them, telling them you are not the debtor they are looking for.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-letter1
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This doesn't look like a scam, just the gross incompetence we've all come to expect from utility companies.1
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