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CST Law Letter Before Claim

BlessedBrian
BlessedBrian Posts: 12 Forumite
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in Parking tickets, fines & parking
Hiya everyone.

I have just received a Letter Before Claim from CST Law concerning an unpaid parking notice I received some two years ago. I have had no contact whatsoever with any of the protagonists, but feel now is the time to reach out for help, as it seems its heading to court. CST Law are claiming £160, however, the original notice was for £100. My question is what do I do now? And is this Abuse of Process? Hope someone can help.
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  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 157,349 Forumite
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    It's not abuse of process and please just forget that phrase.  Just read other CST LBC threads and the NEWBIES thread.
    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
  • Umkomaas
    Umkomaas Posts: 44,001 Forumite
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    Just read other CST LBC threads
    Especially this one:

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6166004/cst-letters-forum-group-thread/p1
    Please note, we are not a legal advice forum. I personally don't get involved in critiquing court case Defences/Witness Statements, so unable to help on that front. Please don't ask. .

    I provide only my personal opinion, it is not a legal opinion, it is simply a personal one. I am not a lawyer.

    Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

    #Private Parking Firms - Killing the High Street
  • patient_dream
    patient_dream Posts: 4,117 Forumite
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    As  Umkomaas says the story about CST T/A CREDIT STYLE is in the link

    Credit Style has aleady been investigated by the SRA and they are simply not fit for purpose even under the name of CST

    If the SRA think that scamming people by adding fake amounts is the way to operate, then the MoJ should be replacing the SRA AND GET RID OF THESE MONEY SCAMMERS

    The courts are now understanding the scam so see what CST actually do and if they really want a court spanking ???  
  • BlessedBrian
    BlessedBrian Posts: 12 Forumite
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    So should I ignore this letter as i've ignored the previous?
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 157,349 Forumite
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    No, that's not what the NEWBIES thread advises.
    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
  • BlessedBrian
    BlessedBrian Posts: 12 Forumite
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    I followed the Umkomaas link above which leads to a Letter Before Claim from CST. Following on from the picture its claimed "given that this is NOT a real LBC and needs no response" by Coupon-mad. The letter I have received is similar to this. My question is how can you tell its not a real LBC?

    Should I upload the one I have received?
  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 157,349 Forumite
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    Your question is answered in the NEWBIES thread already.
    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
  • BlessedBrian
    BlessedBrian Posts: 12 Forumite
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    I'm sorry, but you must understand i'm new to this and as such have absolutely no idea of even what the NEWBIES thread is. Is it

    **NEWBIES!! PRIVATE PARKING TICKET? OLD OR NEW? **READ THESE FAQS FIRST!**?

    I have 9 days and it seems like i'm trying to break an enigma code.

  • Le_Kirk
    Le_Kirk Posts: 25,579 Forumite
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    Reading the NEWBIE sticky will enable you to crack the code.  It is not a skim read, more a cup of tea* and a plate of biscuits read. It's broken down into relevant sections for you, first post for initial PCN and appealing, second post (where you are now) for LBC and beyond, including defence and court stage, third post POPLA.

    *Other beverages are available!
  • BlessedBrian
    BlessedBrian Posts: 12 Forumite
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    Cheers mate. Will have a go.
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