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Hi everybody,
I've read a lot about this already but I just wanted to post my case and get your direct answers.
Due to some complicated financial circumstances, I was caught shoplifting, which is something that I highly regret. No goods were lost, they retrieved the stuff and I was only issued a ban and police were not contacted.
A few weeks go by and I start receiving letters from DWF claiming that I owe them £150 in security costs, I'm pretty sure you already know who these guys are.
Now, I documented myself a lot and read an infinite number of threads everywhere on the internet saying that they have no rights in claiming that money.
I also reached out to a solicitor via JustAnswer and her answer was that I should pay it off if I can not bear the risk of being sued by the company.
I received a 3rd letter a few days ago where they say that should I not pay I could risk a court action, a bailiff coming to my house to retrieve goods of the value of the fine, and my credit score being affected.
My only concern is that I don't want my credit score to be affected by this situation, nor do I want the "fee" costs to increase due to a call to court.
Any advice is much appreciated, thanks a lot!
P.S. Today is the last day I have to pay the DWF fine otherwise I suppose they will be sending another letter.
I've read a lot about this already but I just wanted to post my case and get your direct answers.
Due to some complicated financial circumstances, I was caught shoplifting, which is something that I highly regret. No goods were lost, they retrieved the stuff and I was only issued a ban and police were not contacted.
A few weeks go by and I start receiving letters from DWF claiming that I owe them £150 in security costs, I'm pretty sure you already know who these guys are.
Now, I documented myself a lot and read an infinite number of threads everywhere on the internet saying that they have no rights in claiming that money.
I also reached out to a solicitor via JustAnswer and her answer was that I should pay it off if I can not bear the risk of being sued by the company.
I received a 3rd letter a few days ago where they say that should I not pay I could risk a court action, a bailiff coming to my house to retrieve goods of the value of the fine, and my credit score being affected.
My only concern is that I don't want my credit score to be affected by this situation, nor do I want the "fee" costs to increase due to a call to court.
Any advice is much appreciated, thanks a lot!
P.S. Today is the last day I have to pay the DWF fine otherwise I suppose they will be sending another letter.
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