• Welcome to the LegalBeagles Consumer and Legal Forum.
    Please Register to get the most out of the forum. Registration is free and only needs a username and email address.
    REGISTER
    Please do not post your full name, reference numbers or any identifiable details on the forum.

Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

Collapse
Loading...
X
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

    Does anybody know if Phillips are proper bailiffs or not? On the letter they have sent me it says 'Phillips Specialist Bailiff & debt recoverey Agents'

    What rights do I have with these? Can they enter my house? I heard you can tell a bailiff (through the letter box) to go away and pass the debt back to whoever had it previous and they have to do this. Is this true?

    I'm not sure what the debt is for but it's nothing like council tax, or a fine etc.. i am guessing it is for an unpaid contract phone for TMOBILE or for a catalog debt.

    Any help would be appreciated?

  • #2
    Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

    If Philips are chasing for a mobile telephone contract then this will not be for bailiff action unless there is a judgment debt against you.

    Have you been taken to court for this?

    Comment


    • #3
      Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

      No. I haven't been taken to court over it, or my catalog debt. So is this likely to be more for debt collecting rather than for bailiffs?

      Comment


      • #4
        Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

        Yes, if you know for sure you are not behind with your council tax and have no outstanding traffic fines.

        Comment


        • #5
          Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

          Hi all
          I too have just received a demand from Philips for over £500 they say is owed to Past Due Credit solutions. I had a couple of letters from Past Due claiming it is a sum owed to British Gas from 5 years ago, however, I have only had my account with British Gas for 3 years and my account is cleared at every bill. In fact, the last one showed me in credit for a few pounds.
          I ignored the Past Due letters (the last of which was several months ago) but as I say, I have now got this one from Philips. What should I do now? Ignore it as with Past Due, or contact them?

          Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

          Comment


          • #6
            Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

            If you are absolutely certain you are not behind, then ignore it.

            Comment


            • #7
              Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

              Hi Amy

              Well, I have ignored it but have just received another letter titled 'Pre-Visit Notice' demanding immediate payment.

              Please can you help? Should I contact them and ask for some kind of proof that I owe anything or continue to ignore them?

              Many thanks

              Comment


              • #8
                Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

                You've already said you do not owe any money to British Gas, so just continue to ignore their threats. The title of their letter is ridiculous. Will the next one be "I really mean it now....."

                If you like you could send a letter to say you do not acknowledge the debt. Post #4 is the one you need ~~~ Consumer Credit Agreements - A Guide ~~~~ inc. Letters - Legal Beagles Consumer Forum

                Comment


                • #9
                  Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

                  Thanks Amy

                  I shall ignore this one but if I receive more, then I shall use the letter to which you kindly provided the link.

                  Thanks again for your help.

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

                    I have recieved many letters from philips bailiffs about a TV licence debt. I set up a repayment plan and missed 1 payment due to a sudden death in my family. I recieved a letter stating that mt debt has gone up a further £200 because of this and it must be paid in full. I rang them and told them why i had missed the payment and i wasnt in a position to pay in full and they was of no help at all and said that balliffs will be coming to seize my goods or if i dont answer they will take my vechicle and further costs will be added. Please help! Were do i stand with this?
                    ------------------------------- merged -------------------------------
                    Originally posted by Kath View Post
                    I have recieved many letters from philips bailiffs about a TV licence debt. I set up a repayment plan and missed 1 payment due to a sudden death in my family. I recieved a letter stating that mt debt has gone up a further £200 because of this and it must be paid in full. I rang them and told them why i had missed the payment and i wasnt in a position to pay in full and they was of no help at all and said that balliffs will be coming to seize my goods or if i dont answer they will take my vechicle and further costs will be added. Please help! Were do i stand with this?
                    Can philips balliffs brake into your home or take your car????
                    Last edited by Kath; 16th April 2010, 09:22:AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Re: Advice needed regarding Phillips bailiffs

                      Kath, you need to read the bailiff guide Bailiff Guide - Legal Beagles Consumer Forum

                      Comment

                      View our Terms and Conditions

                      LegalBeagles Group uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to create a secure and effective website. By using this website, you are consenting to such use.To find out more and learn how to manage cookies please read our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

                      If you would like to opt in, or out, of receiving news and marketing from LegalBeagles Group Ltd you can amend your settings at any time here.


                      If you would like to cancel your registration please Contact Us. We will delete your user details on request, however, any previously posted user content will remain on the site with your username removed and 'Guest' inserted.
                      Working...
                      X