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Help DMP not DRO or IVA-should this be in benefits?

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  • Mar59
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    Thanks Sourcrates did you read the comments on the DMHEF form

  • sourcrates
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    edited 18 March at 7:01PM

    Yes, don`t be too put off, when you`re asking for write off`s, you can get a very mixed reaction from creditors initially, so its important to stick to your guns and don`t stray from the goals you want.

    It can take time and they should transfer you to their sensitive care teams if haven`t done already.

    You have to stick to the narrative, don`t go chopping and changing strategy, you would like your debts to be written off, so that is the message to keep broadcasting to them, and then its a case of wait and see.

    Don`t expect instant results, things move very slowly in the world of debt collection.

    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free wannabe, Credit file and ratings, and Bankruptcy and living with it boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.For free non-judgemental debt advice, contact either Stepchange, National Debtline, or CitizensAdviceBureaux.Link to SOA Calculator- https://www.stoozing.com/soa.php The "provit letter" is here-https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2607247/letter-when-you-know-nothing-about-about-the-debt-aka-prove-it-letter
  • KxMx
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    edited 20 March at 1:43PM

    Have you had a needs assessment from the local authority?

    After your needs are agreed they'll look at who pays what according to your income and savings, there is a possibility that the local authority will fund some of your care.

    https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

  • Mar59
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    received this today I have not had any defaults yet and no ccjs or court papers

    Don’t know what company or tel no it came from

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  • Grumpelstiltskin
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    Ignore it, anything legal has to be sent by snail mail, it looks like a scam.

    If you go down to the woods today you better not go alone.
  • sourcrates
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    Ha ha ha ha, Mr Norris again lol.

    There is so much wrong with that text, I honestly don`t know where to start, but first off, its a scam, so ignore it.

    The wording, the name, non of what it states is true.

    That is simply a scam text sent randomly and likely nothing to do with any of your creditors.

    Similar ones have been seen before, Mr Norris is a name often contained within them.

    What is a field agent then lol??? the word should be bailiff, but a bailiff can`t be engaged unless a CCJ has been granted and you have failed to make good on the payments, they must also give 7 days notice of attendance in writing, not by text, they cannot enter your home and take goods if you are not present, they cannot forcibly enter your home period, and payment arrangements are always a possibility, see where I`m going with this?

    All utter tosh, and complete nonsense, delete and ignore.

    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free wannabe, Credit file and ratings, and Bankruptcy and living with it boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.For free non-judgemental debt advice, contact either Stepchange, National Debtline, or CitizensAdviceBureaux.Link to SOA Calculator- https://www.stoozing.com/soa.php The "provit letter" is here-https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2607247/letter-when-you-know-nothing-about-about-the-debt-aka-prove-it-letter
  • fatbelly
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    Ignore texts, ignore emails, ignore phone calls

  • Mar59
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    I went with CAB theyve done nothing to help. So ive abandoned DRO for now. But companies are starting to default me giving me 28 days notice.

  • Grumpelstiltskin
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    The default letters are just what the creditors have to send you, still ignore texts, e mails etc.

    Open and look at letters but unless you receive a Letter Before Action don't worry it's just the normal thing.

    If you go down to the woods today you better not go alone.
  • Mar59
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    My car is still worth 350 too much i need it to depreciate.

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