Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
Location: Kidderminster Drives: 1.6 16v Sport
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Recieved a letter from them saying I owe 02 £176. This is dating back to 2004 
I've never had a contract with 02 in my life. Con?
Quick look on the net and they seem legal!
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_Allan_
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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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Do they provide your alleged number?
Call O2 to confirm.
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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either ignore it or phone them up could be a mistake.
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Scotty C
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Good idea Allan.
Ben - they have my old address, to which this so called bill was ran up...
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Sam
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They are a legit debt collection company.
Even if you did owe O2 money, if you haven't made contact with the company within 6 years they can't legally chase you for the money any more, so either way they can GTF.
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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quote:
Originally posted by Sam
They are a legit debt collection company.
Even if you did owe O2 money, if you haven't made contact with the company within 6 years they can't legally chase you for the money any more, so either way they can GTF.
They certainly are, My missus works for them. Is the letter from Manchester?
I didn't say this but for that kind of money they won't pursue it, It will just get past back to O2.
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Brett
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Don't call up or acknowledge the debt, just ignore it.
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Scotty C
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quote:
Originally posted by Terry12
quote:
Originally posted by Sam
They are a legit debt collection company.
Even if you did owe O2 money, if you haven't made contact with the company within 6 years they can't legally chase you for the money any more, so either way they can GTF.
They certainly are, My missus works for them. Is the letter from Manchester?
I didn't say this but for that kind of money they won't pursue it, It will just get past back to O2.
No, it's from London. I've asked for proof. I'll await to see what they say.
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Terry12
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I've just spoke to the wife, She said they don't deal with O2 anymore but do have some outstanding debts they bought from they.
She said ask them for proof of liability or a copy of a contract you signed.
She said if you dispute it they won't enforce the debt, Although it is worrying because it will be on your file and possibily on your credit score.
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Bart
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Registered: 19th Aug 02
Location: Midsomer Norton, Bristol Avon
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Terry, we need pics of the wife to ascertain whether or not scotty should follow this up with her company.
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Terry12
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Originally posted by Bart
Terry, we need pics of the wife to ascertain whether or not scotty should follow this up with her company.
Pay up or she'll get angry
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_Allan_
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Here's £500 and it's not even my debt 
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Scotty C
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Registered: 6th Nov 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Terry12
I've just spoke to the wife, She said they don't deal with O2 anymore but do have some outstanding debts they bought from they.
She said ask them for proof of liability or a copy of a contract you signed.
She said if you dispute it they won't enforce the debt, Although it is worrying because it will be on your file and possibily on your credit score.
Ok, thanks for your help 
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