In the car park for 2 minutes and 47 seconds

Don1947

I have just received a “letter before claim” for an unpaid parking charge from National Prking Enforcement (asking that any replies should be addressed to Credit Investigation Services.).  The event occurred 8 months ago and after their initial rejection of my appeal I have ignored the various letters threatening legal action.

I have read the advice to Newbies and understand that I should now advise them that I intend to contest the claim and send them a SAR, using the template and requesting copies of all the data they hold on me and copies of all evidence they intend to rely on in court.

What I am not clear on is whether I am required to respond to their letter of claim by advising them of the evidence I intend to use to refute their claim. They refer to “Failure to provide the information requested may result in a court claim against you" etc. However there is no specific information requested and no form enclosed..

Any advice will be very gratefully received.

Coupon-mad

You can ignore letters from CIS.  See other CIS threads in 2022, where @Grizebeck has confirmed this isn't a real LBC.

Don1947

Thank you Coupon_mad. I have spent the last few hours reading past threads, but @Grizebeck has helped so many people that trying to find the thread I need is a bit like trying to find a needle in a haystack. The letter is on National Parking Enforcement letterheading. I attach a copy below. How can I tell this is a fake LBC?

Coupon-mad

Because it says (practically shouts at the recipient) not to contact them!   It says to contact CIS, therefore the real sender is CIS and it's just a threatogram.

Don1947

Thank you. I very much appreciate your advice. 

KeithP

So that's now three threads we have about this one "2 minutes and 47 seconds" parking event.

Don1947

Sorry. that's my fault. I wont do it again.

B789

Also, if you're going to take a picture of the document, you'd be better off then editing it on your phone/iPad/computer rather that sticking semi-transparent bits of paper on it in an attempt to redact personal information. Scanning the editing in the first place is best. As a resident of Eastbourne, you should know this!!!!!

Don1947

Point well taken. Post-it notes aren't well designed for the job.