Paul372 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 i had a company phone me up to day saying that i ve been over charged at my bank and that they owe me money. they are something to do with the govement and want to get my money back for me they are going to send me a info pack but first they need a fee of £59 to pay there solicitors before they can do this. what do you think is it a scam, i never gave them no details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I would say its a scam. What company is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 1. how do they know you have been over charged 2. where the hell did they get your phone number 3. why the hell would you give £59 to someone you dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 SCAM : You don't have to pay anyone (Except for the small claims courts) to claim back your charges, except there's a big chance it'll have a stay put on it by the courts... There are companies who will claim your ££ back for you, but most do a 'no win no fee' service, and usually the fee is the amount of interest accrued on your charges, which they're allowed to claim for in court... No way would a reputable company ask for you to send them nearly £60 for an 'info pack'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 dont pay anybody . reclaimed mine 2months back got half as a goodwill so i refused and took em to court .unfortunately the case has been stayed until the O.F.T court trial .look on here for loads of help and info.http://www.consumercorner.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 dont pay anybody . reclaimed mine 2months back got half as a goodwill so i refused and took em to court .unfortunately the case has been stayed until the O.F.T court trial .look on here for loads of help and info.http://www.consumercorner.co.uk oh bugger, i was just about to take my bank to court, didn't know courts are being put on hold untill the O.F.T trial aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 oh bugger, i was just about to take my bank to court, didn't know courts are being put on hold untill the O.F.T trial aswell still do it mate im just doing another claim now f**K em .if they lose they will have to pay back everyones charges on request. go and have a look on that site very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 still do it mate im just doing another claim now f**K em .if they lose they will have to pay back everyones charges on request. go and have a look on that site very interesting i think i will then, i've almost filled out the paper work anyway. i did (in a moment of weakness) call them the other week to accept there original offer of £700 odd (true amount £1500) but they said they can't do anything as i've registered it with the courts, i think the reason they said this is because i said in my last letter that if i didn't hear back in 14 days i would go to court, so i guess they just asumed that's what i did. I told them i hadn't actually done it yet but they said they have no control now and it's in the hands of there solicitors and i need to contact them. But you can't actually call them, only write.... balls to em see you in court mr HSBC manager bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Still get it in with the courts, it may be stayed (Not all courts are staying them all yet, and you can appeal against the stay), but more importantly you will be on record, and in the queue for when they get processed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 did you do it through M.C.O.L ?? dont accept the good will offer .if they have put it in your bank its yours anyway .what have you got to lose, stick with it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 defo a scam that one! along the lines of selling your car and I have a buyer malarky! as for the back charges... guess I was lucky.... wrote in requesting my statments for the last 6 years... didnt cost me anything and the following week I got a cheque for the full amount! :blink:didnt even have to chase em! £600 without a fight i thought was pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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