Attachment of earnings. Wrong name

[Nstew7]

Hi all,

Looking for some advice.

Today a letter was sent to my house stating a 'the baliff is holding a summons for an attachment of earnings that must be served on you forthwith'. The address was correct but the name was incorrect (forname was correct the surname was the name of my childhood street that I haven't lived at for almost 20 years.

I have no idea that I had an outstanding debt, my credit report is clear and i have never been chased for anything...I always pay on time.

I would appreciate any advice,
thanks

[Amethyst]

Any details at all about the debt ? What contact details are on the letter ?

[Nstew7]

No details of the debt. Only contact details are the local court.

thanks

[lgfa92]

No details of the debt. Only contact details are the local court.

thanks

Contact the court and speak direct to them about it.

[Amethyst]

Yip, all you can do is contact the court and ask them about it I'm afraid. It could be an error, or it could be something you will need to deal with.

I would check the contact details given are accurate before doing anything though - which court is it? https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/search/ to check.