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National Parking Enforcement ( NPE ) SHOULD I IGNORE?

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  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 156,638 Forumite
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    But this is all normal. Re-read the first 8 steps. You are only half way through them.
    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
  • aa_123
    aa_123 Posts: 15 Forumite
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    But this is all normal. Re-read the first 8 steps. You are only half way through them.
    Thanks,

    Currently in the process of re reading...

    About an hour ago i had a call from DCB Legal wanting to speak to me... After waiting for 14 minutes for an advisor to connect... i asked how they got my number and she said she cannot find my number on file and asked for a reference number or postcode which i refused to give as they phoned me... she also heard the phone call was being recorded... after stuttering and claiming to not have my number on file she said thanks for my time and ended the phone immediately. I have this recorded and i will use in court. I assume they were trying to settle out of court but do you have any other explanation for this strange phone call?

    Thanks In Advance.

  • Gr1pr
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    edited 30 September at 1:19PM
    Nothing strange about it,  all part of the process,  just ignore them, but do read and follow the 8 steps,  read a dozen other similar that are ahead of you too ( this will show you the common harassment by dcb legal   )

    1. Do not be surprised to receive an early copy of the Claimant's Directions Questionnaire or the usual template letter saying they 'intend to proceed' and/or want you to 'settle'. Ignore that!
    2. Wait for your own Directions Questionnaire from the CNBC and then complete & email it to the CNBC 
  • aa_123
    aa_123 Posts: 15 Forumite
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    Gr1pr said:
    Nothing strange about it,  all part of the process,  just ignore them, but do read and follow the 8 steps,  read a dozen other similar that are ahead of you too ( this will show you the common harassment by dcb legal   )

    1. Do not be surprised to receive an early copy of the Claimant's Directions Questionnaire or the usual template letter saying they 'intend to proceed' and/or want you to 'settle'. Ignore that!
    2. Wait for your own Directions Questionnaire from the CNBC and then complete & email it to the CNBC 
    Yes thanks,

    I have received both and intend to ignore them completely, and only interact with CNBC... 

    I just thought the manor of the call strange..? How she put the phone down immediately and didn't even offer to settle?

    Where would they have got my number from?

    Thanks
  • Gr1pr
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    Presumably your phone or sim are om a contract,  so easily found by credit agencies and debt collectors etc

    Dont believe for one second that you are anonymous,  we all leave digital footprints

    If you buy a pay as you go burner phone you might have remained anonymous,  like county lines !
  • aa_123
    aa_123 Posts: 15 Forumite
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    But this is all normal. Re-read the first 8 steps. You are only half way through them.
    Hello Coupon-mad,

    I have a mediation appointment at the end of next week. ive tried to find a segment on that in the thread but i am struggling- please could you direct me or give any advice.

    Aa_123
  • ChirpyChicken
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    aa_123 said:
    But this is all normal. Re-read the first 8 steps. You are only half way through them.
    Hello Coupon-mad,

    I have a mediation appointment at the end of next week. ive tried to find a segment on that in the thread but i am struggling- please could you direct me or give any advice.

    Aa_123
    " Its a zero offer have a lovely day "
  • aa_123
    aa_123 Posts: 15 Forumite
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    aa_123 said:
    But this is all normal. Re-read the first 8 steps. You are only half way through them.
    Hello Coupon-mad,

    I have a mediation appointment at the end of next week. ive tried to find a segment on that in the thread but i am struggling- please could you direct me or give any advice.

    Aa_123
    " Its a zero offer have a lovely day "
    thanks, 

    is it more likely to help if i even just offer £20? 

    what will next step be if i offer £0- are DCB Legal likely to take it to court?

    Thanks for your response 
  • Umkomaas
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    edited 17 November at 4:04PM
    aa_123 said:
    aa_123 said:
    But this is all normal. Re-read the first 8 steps. You are only half way through them.
    Hello Coupon-mad,

    I have a mediation appointment at the end of next week. ive tried to find a segment on that in the thread but i am struggling- please could you direct me or give any advice.

    Aa_123
    " Its a zero offer have a lovely day "
    thanks, 

    is it more likely to help if i even just offer £20? 

    what will next step be if i offer £0- are DCB Legal likely to take it to court?

    Thanks for your response 
    ‘Offering’ £20 will just delay closing down the call. But, it’s up to you.  A bit of a poker game, but once they sense you might be in some kind of paying mood, expect them to throw another figure at you. DCB Legal hardly ever progress a claim to court, they almost always discontinue. 

    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.

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  • Coupon-mad
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    aa_123 said:
    But this is all normal. Re-read the first 8 steps. You are only half way through them.
    Hello Coupon-mad,

    I have a mediation appointment at the end of next week. ive tried to find a segment on that in the thread but i am struggling- please could you direct me or give any advice.
    It's in the second half of the 8 steps. It's not in the NEWBIES thread, you want the Template Defence thread of course.  :)
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