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Selling debt within one year of dispute
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clairefromwork
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in Energy
I just wondered if energy companies are able to sell arrears to a debt collecting agency even if you have advised you will be going to the ombudsman following the outcome of a complaint?
They advised we have 1 year to go to the ombudsman but have passed the debt over (went to one collection agency and now onto another one)
I would have thought they should wait for the ombudsman’s outcome first so wait at least one year before passing debts on?
I would have thought they should wait for the ombudsman’s outcome first so wait at least one year before passing debts on?
Many thanks
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Have you actually gone to the ombudsman yet ?If not, then they can pretty much do what they like with the debt.Her courage will change the world.
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Not yet.Thank you, I thought the complaint went into a holding status if going to the ombudsman pending investigation.Just wanted to check they could sell it to another party.Thanks for confirming.0
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clairefromwork said:Not yet.Thank you, I thought the complaint went into a holding status if going to the ombudsman pending investigation.Just wanted to check they could sell it to another party.Thanks for confirming.1
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