Boots shoplifting

[Jonny777]

Hi, I today walked out of boots with a moisturisers in my hand although I spent £50. This was an accident but the security guard thought otherwise and now I have been banned from that shop. Had my photo taken.
My question is. Will RLP be now involved? Will I have to pay a fine? The security guard said that is the end of the matter but I read reports saying RLP can fine me and put this on my record. Please can someone advise

[des8]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Hi and welcome

It is quite possible that RLP will be informed and in due course will send you a begging letter.
They do not have any power to "fine" you. In he UK the ability to impose fines is reserved to the courts.
What they do is to spout a lot of "legalese", and issue threats about court action, and County Court judgements that they will initiate if you don't pay their costs and expenses.
What YOU do is to ignore them.
Having lost heavily in court once (google "RLP oxford case") they do not "do" court.
They will issue evermore threatening letters, pass the (non existent) debt to debt collectors (who will write to you)
Just ignore them and they will eventually give up.

If you need more support, or have concerns or by some miracle actually receive court papers, return here.
In the meantime forget them, find a chemist who wants your custom and doesn't ban you for a mistake, and get on with your life.

[nemesis45]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Hi, I today walked out of boots with a moisturisers in my hand although I spent £50. This was an accident but the security guard thought otherwise and now I have been banned from that shop. Had my photo taken.
My question is. Will RLP be now involved? Will I have to pay a fine? The security guard said that is the end of the matter but I read reports saying RLP can fine me and put this on my record. Please can someone advise

Hi. welcome to LB

RLP a private company cannot fine anyone it has no authority to " put anything on your record".

nem

[Jonny777]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Thanks so much for the quick reply! a weight feels off my shoulders. Could RLP by any way use this against me when applying for another job or mortgage? thanks again

[des8]

Re: Boots shoplifting

NO!!

[Jonny777]

Re: Boots shoplifting

So I basically shouldn't worry and just ignore ignore and move on?

[des8]

Re: Boots shoplifting

correct

[Jonny777]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Thanks Des. if someone did pay the fine, does that then allow DLP to share your information to creditors etc?

[nemesis45]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Thanks Des. if someone did pay the fine, does that then allow DLP to share your information to creditors etc?

RLP Cannot issue fines, they are not any form of legal/ law enforcement organisation!!

nem

[Jonny777]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Last question. Why does such big companies as boots, deal with a company like DLP? Who in reality are trying to con money out of people. What's in it for boots?

[des8]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Good question!
Undoubtedly there is a problem for retailers with shoplifting.
How much of that is down to shops tempting customers with a view to increasing sales, how much is down to today's "must have now" consumerism etc etc is a different question.

Firms like RLP have noted this and sell their idea of "loss prevention" and "recovery" to the companies.
Possibly the people buying into these methods don't realise what lowlifes they are dealing with, as I imagine the presentation is quite slick

[Jonny777]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Thanks Des,

Two more questions. (Sorry)

Looking around at other questions and answers. People touch on RLP keeping your details on their records for 6 years. This info pops up quite a bit. Does that have any truth what so ever in it? (Seems strange it keeps coming up)

Lastly - and I don't mean this derogatory at all. But are your thoughts mirrored by a professional legal expert? Are you a legal expert?

Thanks

[des8]

Re: Boots shoplifting

I think there may be some confusion here.
RLP's threats often contain the information that a CCJ will remain on record for 6 years.
This is a crafty skewing of the actual position, and I suspect the threads you have read elsewhere follow on from that.

No, I am not a legal expert, do not claim to be one.
Just been around too long, and don't like bullies!

[Amethyst]

Re: Boots shoplifting

[MENTION=85537]Jonny777[/MENTION] in case you didn't get around to googling - here's the Oxford info - You can read more on the Oxford Test Case on Civil Recovery here (Transcripts) and here (Judgment) and join the discussion on the forum here.

[Amethyst]

Re: Boots shoplifting

Actually it might also set your mind at rest if you have a read of the guidance issued by BIS on the misleading and agressive practices regs.... https://www.gov.uk/government/public...-for-consumers ( search through for civil recovery / shoplifting )