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Please help! Do I have to pay this PCN

Lynsey67232323
Lynsey67232323 Posts: 5 Forumite
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in Parking tickets, fines & parking
Please can someone give me some advice. 
In a nutshell, I paid for parking in this carpark using an app and accidently typed my car make instead of my registration. Received the fine and sent info to appeal as it was a human error on an app and they can see that I have paid. 
They then sent me a £20 admin fee as a way out, I then went to POPLA who advised that I had lost the case as they have signage saying that we must follow the correct procedure, I went back to them as a friend advised that they have no legal right to charge me this money, which at this point now they have raised to £170, £170 for a typo! They are now advising that if I don’t pay this, they will take it further.
Can someone advise if this is legitimate, I am thinking of taking it to small claims court as it has become out of control, or is ignoring beneficial as I do not want to affect my credit over something so stupid. Any help or advice would be appreciated, Thank you.
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  • Fruitcake
    Fruitcake Posts: 59,524 Forumite
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    It is not a fine.

    You do not have to pay it unless a judge tells you to.

    What happened when you complained to the landowner?
    I married my cousin. I had to...
    I don't have a sister. :D
    All my screwdrivers are cordless.
    "You're Safety Is My Primary Concern Dear" - Laks
  • Lynsey67232323
    Lynsey67232323 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    The response on the computer is their response today threatening to take it further. It’s very frustrating but I want to take a stance! 
  • Mouse007
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    Lynsey67232323 said:
    The response on the computer is their response today threatening to take it further. It’s very frustrating but I want to take a stance! 

    Good, just like the rest of us. Read the newbies thread, the 5th sticky post - and then read it again a few times

    BBC WatchDog “if you are struggling with an unfair parking charge do get in touch”


    Please email your PCN story to watchdog@bbc.co.uk they want to hear about it.
    Please then tell us here that you have done so.

  • Trainerman
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    Lynsey67232323 said:
    The response on the computer is their response today threatening to take it further. It’s very frustrating but I want to take a stance! 
    Good. Remember that their whole technique is to bully people into paying, and many times they will use twisted half-truths to do it. Glad you want to stand and fight. This forum will help you all the way
    The pen is mightier than the sword ..... and I have many pens.
  • Fruitcake
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    edited 13 July 2022 at 6:18PM
    Lynsey67232323 said:
    The response on the computer is their response today threatening to take it further. It’s very frustrating but I want to take a stance! 
    Do you mean the PPC intend to take it further, because they will not be the landowner, hence my question?
    I married my cousin. I had to...
    I don't have a sister. :D
    All my screwdrivers are cordless.
    "You're Safety Is My Primary Concern Dear" - Laks
  • Lynsey67232323
    Lynsey67232323 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Mouse007 said:
    Lynsey67232323 said:
    The response on the computer is their response today threatening to take it further. It’s very frustrating but I want to take a stance! 

    Good, just like the rest of us. Read the newbies thread, the 5th sticky post - and then read it again a few times
    Hi, Not sure if this is being friendly or not as I cant find the information that you are referring to? 
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 157,636 Forumite
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    edited 13 July 2022 at 8:37PM
    The NEWBIES thread. 2 clicks back.

    See my signature, tells you how to hop there right now and read it.  PLAN A is obviously landowner complaint because CP Plus are only a stupid aggressive 3rd party agent.  

    Yes they will sue you now. We are not telling you to pay. Please read the NEWBIES thread.

    Such a shame you didn't come here first as you had 100% win at POPLA.  Slam dunk win had you not said who was driving in your appeals.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
     Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Lynsey67232323
    Lynsey67232323 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Thank you to you both Fruitcake and Trainerman, I appreciate the help. Regarding PPC (I dont even know what this stands for!) I feel a bit out of my depth with this but refuse to give in to their threats. I will try and find out who the landowner is somehow! The other person who has replied sounds passive aggressive telling me to read a sticky note over and over, perhaps I am reading this wrong but apologies if I have made an error by posting for help. Thanks again
  • Lynsey67232323
    Lynsey67232323 Posts: 5 Forumite
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    Coupon-mad said:
    The NEWBIES thread. 2 clicks back.

    See my signature, tells you how to hop there right now and read it.  PLAN A is obviously landowner complaint because CP Plus are only a stupid aggressive 3rd party agent.  

    Yes they will sue you now.

    Such a shame you didn't come here first as you had 100% win at POPLA.  Slam dunk win had you not said who was driving in your appeals.
    Thank you for being so helpful, so would you suggest I pay the £170 or go to court
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 157,636 Forumite
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    All acronyms are explained in the NEWBIES thread too.  No link needed.  See my signature.
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
     Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
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