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When to expect Sainsbury's DWF letter?

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  • When to expect Sainsbury's DWF letter?

    So, I was caught trying to take some goods without paying for them, approx value £35, on 10th September.

    The Loss Prevention Officer made some ludicrous claims, namely that:
    - Sainsbury's would use facial recognition to enforce a nationwide lifetime ban and instantly eject me from the stores if I entered, and the police would charge me with burglary. (I have done some research and Sainsbury's state they do not use facial recognition)
    - If I was ever caught stealing from Sainsbury's again I would go to jail for a "minimum three years" (for context, I have no priors for shoplifting so find any suggestion of jail time ridiculous)
    - I would receive a "fine" for £5-600 through the post soon and if I didn't pay it I would be taken to court and sent to jail

    I am hoping that I just receive the standard request for £150 from DWF.

    I am just wondering when I should expect to receive this letter, given the incident was 10th September. If anyone could help with a recent experience that would be great, thank you.


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  • #2
    IF it arrives just throw it in the bin, most certainly don't pay it!

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    • #3
      When you receive it our advice is to ignore it, but personally I would keep it not throw it away. No set timescale but I've noticed from recent threads from other people here that they often don't receive a DWF letter until 3 or 4 weeks later.

      FYI the offence of burglary requires [my bold] "entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser with intent to commit theft, grievous bodily harm or criminal damage" [CPS guidance to s9, Theft Act 1968]. Not entering a Sainsburys with the intent to buy groceries!

      As I expect you know DWF/Sainsburys cannot issue "fines",
      All opinions expressed are based on my personal experience. I am not a lawyer and do not hold any legal qualifications.

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      • #4
        Thanks PallasAthena.

        Have there been any recent updates on Sainsbury's specifically trying to issue 'speculative invoices' for multiple occasions?

        e.g. "We caught you with goods valued £35 this date. We believe you did similar on XYZ date so are invoicing you for £5000"

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        • #5
          Not that I've seen reported on here.
          All opinions expressed are based on my personal experience. I am not a lawyer and do not hold any legal qualifications.

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