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DABhand · 28-01-2015, 03:09

If a debt agency calls you up for someone elses debt, explain to them first about you are new to the building etc. If they persist, ask them to prove they have the authority to ask you for the debt money in your name. They obviously can't and most agencies will tell you ok sorry to have bothered you and it ends there.

Some are more persistent, next time they call and you have said the above, tell them again and request written confirmation from them, and advise them if they call you again without sending that written confirmation you will contact the police as it would be harassment. Covered by the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

28-01-2015, 03:09	#9
DABhand Inactive Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 640	Re: Debt collection agencies If a debt agency calls you up for someone elses debt, explain to them first about you are new to the building etc. If they persist, ask them to prove they have the authority to ask you for the debt money in your name. They obviously can't and most agencies will tell you ok sorry to have bothered you and it ends there. Some are more persistent, next time they call and you have said the above, tell them again and request written confirmation from them, and advise them if they call you again without sending that written confirmation you will contact the police as it would be harassment. Covered by the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.