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Hi there, I hope you can advise me. I am also a victim of Civil Enforcement ltd. Long story I am afraid but I try to keep it short.
in October 2016 I parked locally to meet a friend for coffee. Unbeknown to me , apparently there was a parking restriction of 60 min. I did not see any signs.
In December 2015 I moved to a new house and changed my driving license but I wasn't aware I had to change the vehicle docs too. This was always the job of my ex husband.
This year Mothers day, my daughter sent me flowers BUT ... to my old address. Thankfully just down the road. As I retrieved my flowers from the current occupiers, they handed me a copy of a letter from Civil Enforcement ltd which was threatening me with court actions. The resident stated that she opened my mail as it looked important and she was worried that Bailiffs would end up on her door step? Stupid excuse as she broke the law opening my letters! She also said that there were other letters from CE of which was one with a photo of my car and a notice. She stated that she no longer has this in her possession and it ended in the trash. She did not pass my letters on to the landlord as claimed because I work in the same building as the previous landlord and have a letter from them confirming that no old post of mine was given to them.
Now , I called CE after Mothers day and asked what this is all about. The charge had now gone up to £236 pound from the original £100. I explained that I was not aware of this charge because I had moved away and by pure accident found out the day before. I have sent explanation via email why I wasn't aware but they were not interested and claim they have done everything right and I was wrong for not changing my vehicle details. I also asked for the original documents to be sent again as I wanted proof before I sent any money. ( too many scams out there). This was refused and said only in litigations ?
Why would someone pay money simply going by a copy that a total stranger has handed to you?
Anyway, I told them in writing that I will be seeking legal advice. I researched online to find information about this company and most people ignored their bullying tactics. I decided to do the same.
I changed my car not long after finding out about this and made sure the address and everything is in order (lesson learned). I redirected the mail from my old address to my new for a short time just in case.
Yesterday I received a letter from the court informing of proceedings for a CCJ. Today I receive a letter from CE telling me they have done that. The money has now gone up to over £ 300.00. Where do I stand on this?
If I had seen the originals, I would have paid the first charge if I really overstayed but they were not having any of it. Please advise as I really don't want a CCJ OR pay this stupid amount
in October 2016 I parked locally to meet a friend for coffee. Unbeknown to me , apparently there was a parking restriction of 60 min. I did not see any signs.
In December 2015 I moved to a new house and changed my driving license but I wasn't aware I had to change the vehicle docs too. This was always the job of my ex husband.
This year Mothers day, my daughter sent me flowers BUT ... to my old address. Thankfully just down the road. As I retrieved my flowers from the current occupiers, they handed me a copy of a letter from Civil Enforcement ltd which was threatening me with court actions. The resident stated that she opened my mail as it looked important and she was worried that Bailiffs would end up on her door step? Stupid excuse as she broke the law opening my letters! She also said that there were other letters from CE of which was one with a photo of my car and a notice. She stated that she no longer has this in her possession and it ended in the trash. She did not pass my letters on to the landlord as claimed because I work in the same building as the previous landlord and have a letter from them confirming that no old post of mine was given to them.
Now , I called CE after Mothers day and asked what this is all about. The charge had now gone up to £236 pound from the original £100. I explained that I was not aware of this charge because I had moved away and by pure accident found out the day before. I have sent explanation via email why I wasn't aware but they were not interested and claim they have done everything right and I was wrong for not changing my vehicle details. I also asked for the original documents to be sent again as I wanted proof before I sent any money. ( too many scams out there). This was refused and said only in litigations ?
Why would someone pay money simply going by a copy that a total stranger has handed to you?
Anyway, I told them in writing that I will be seeking legal advice. I researched online to find information about this company and most people ignored their bullying tactics. I decided to do the same.
I changed my car not long after finding out about this and made sure the address and everything is in order (lesson learned). I redirected the mail from my old address to my new for a short time just in case.
Yesterday I received a letter from the court informing of proceedings for a CCJ. Today I receive a letter from CE telling me they have done that. The money has now gone up to over £ 300.00. Where do I stand on this?
If I had seen the originals, I would have paid the first charge if I really overstayed but they were not having any of it. Please advise as I really don't want a CCJ OR pay this stupid amount
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