Caught shoplifting, do I pay the fine?

[Kirklorder]

Yes of course, like I said I’ve never been in trouble before and so one sign of trouble scares me, I still do not totally understand completely due to me understanding that I did attempt to shoplift and therefore I am in the wrong, and that the fine is a punishment, and I just don’t want my parents finding out

[ostell]

So it looks like those letters are having the desired effect: you are running scared and were even thinking of paying

[Kirklorder]

Does anyone know what the envelopes look like that come through the door? Whether they have the RLP logo on or if they’re plain?

[des8]

That is how they operate: scare tactics to prey on their victims, to pressurise people into paying.
In the UK we have legal systems to enable recovery of rightly owed debts and charges.
Because they failed to make recovery through the courts when they applied, they have resorted to their own brand of justice.
They act as vigilantes, and I am pleased to hear you now intend to ignore them

[Kirklorder]

If it’s that much I’ll just pay for my mail to be redirected and deal with the threats, it’s scary stuff and the thought of debt collectors or anything is terrifying to me, it was a simple moment of madness which I totally and utterly regret just want to get it over with

[Kirklorder]

If it’s that much I’ll just pay for my mail to be redirected and deal with the threats, it’s scary stuff and the thought of debt collectors or anything is terrifying to me, it was a simple moment of madness which I totally and utterly regret just want to get it over with

[Kirklorder]

If it’s that much I’ll just pay for my mail to be redirected and deal with the threats, it’s scary stuff and the thought of debt collectors or anything is terrifying to me, it was a simple moment of madness which I totally and utterly regret just want to get it over with

[des8]

The demand for money (please do not call it a fine) will probably be in the £160 region.
Significant or not, it is not something RLP are entitled to, but it is obviously your choice to pay or not

[emmasanchez3]

ohh, i see ,it's better to pay the ticket rather to explain to your parents your current movements

[Kirklorder]

I don't want to give up, but with my parents not going to know, me moving cities soon, it just seems like a lot of stress for a non-significant amount of money

[emmasanchez3]

are you sure you are just giving up?

[Kirklorder]

I might see how much the fine is and depending on the amount just pay it, it seems like a lot of hassle to not pay and I understand I have done wrong and have accepted responsibility for that.

[des8]

You could have your post redirected by the post office to your address at Uni

https://www.royalmail.com/personal/r...il/redirection

[Kirklorder]

Is there a way to change my address when I move so the letters come to me rather than my parents house? It's just not feesable for me to discuss this with my parents at all, if they found out it would be disastrous for my relationship with them, and also I have read that the debt collectors send letters after the forth letter from the RLP, are these envelopes obvious as to what is enclosed or is it discreet

[emmasanchez3]

what state do you live ?