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  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
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    Diane, I'm afriad that's an IVA company masqerading as a debt helpline, they prey on people who they thing don't know anything and tie them into IVA's they cannot afford

    The official Insolvency Service contact details are here http://www.insolvency.gov.uk/contactus/enquiryline.htm

    And the other free, genuine help lines are here
    Debt Doctor, Debt case worker, Citizen's Advice Bureau .
    Non-profit debt advice services: Citizens Advice Bureau Find your local CAB *** National Debtline - Tel: 0808 808 4000***The ConsumerCredit Counselling Service (CCCS) - Tel: 0800 138 1111 (Pinched from Debt Doctors signature)

    Please give one of these a ring for impartial advice.
    Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear
  • d1anac
    d1anac Posts: 24 Forumite
    the cccs gave me that telephone number!
  • CCCS_Matthew
    CCCS_Matthew Posts: 922 Organisation Representative
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    Hi there,

    I think there must have been a from one of our advisors. The Insolvancy Service number is 0845 6029848 who will be able to offer advice regarding bankruptcy.

    The number you rang was the National Insolvancy Helpline who offer IVA's and will not provide you with the advice regarding bankruptcy. The two names are very similar and can easily be confused. I can only apologise that you were given the incorrect number to call.

    Just to confirm, the number you need to call is 0845 6029848

    Regards,
    CCCS
    I am a Debt Counsellor that works for the CCCS and have specific permission from Martin, to post on these boards to try and help those in debt. Read more information on the CCCS and what it does in the Debt Problems: What to do and where to get help article.

    CCCS is a registered charity, and there is no charge whatsoever for any of the services we provide to our clients. We take great pride in offering first class help and advice, but we only offer this where we have been able to fully explore and understand your circumstances with you. We want to help you understand these choices and their possible implications but not make them for you.
  • fatbelly
    fatbelly Posts: 23,720 Forumite
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    The number you rang was the National Insolvancy Helpline who offer IVA's and will not provide you with the advice regarding bankruptcy. The two names are very similar and can easily be confused. I can only apologise that you were given the incorrect number to call

    We've had this problem with some advisers at the CAB. Let's spell it out:

    Insolvency Helpline - IVA pushers

    Insolvency Service helpline - authoritative advice from the government body that oversees insolvency solutions
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