Outstanding balance

Hi,

Up until about 7/8 months ago I had a mobile contract with 3. The bills were paid by direct debit without any issues. I moved to O2 and also ported my number which obviously allows 3 to claim any outstanding balance as they hold my PAC code.

I was contacted by them recently stating I owe them £50 and my wife owes them £40 as outstanding balances. I contacted them and they informed me that there was a computer error and they had not actually claimed these outstanding balances.

They have said that if I don't pay they will pass the debt onto a collection agency in which case we could end up paying additional charges.

We are in the process of remortgaging and we don't want a blemished record.

Are 3 allowed to do this? Is there no protection of an expiry date (similar to a cheque having a life span of 6 months (or is that a myth?))?

Cheers

Nigel

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  • babyharry5
    babyharry5 Posts: 258 Forumite
    Hi,

    Up until about 7/8 months ago I had a mobile contract with 3. The bills were paid by direct debit without any issues. I moved to O2 and also ported my number which obviously allows 3 to claim any outstanding balance as they hold my PAC code.

    I was contacted by them recently stating I owe them £50 and my wife owes them £40 as outstanding balances. I contacted them and they informed me that there was a computer error and they had not actually claimed these outstanding balances.

    They have said that if I don't pay they will pass the debt onto a collection agency in which case we could end up paying additional charges.

    We are in the process of remortgaging and we don't want a blemished record.

    Are 3 allowed to do this? Is there no protection of an expiry date (similar to a cheque having a life span of 6 months (or is that a myth?))?

    Cheers

    Nigel
    hi nigel
    if you still owe the money - the debt doesnt disappear unfortunately!
    A cheque may only last for 6 months - but if the person doesnt cash it - you still owe them
    The onus is on you to ensure you have cleared your balance
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