No, but he said goods were delivered and never paid for. My sister has a Next catalogue, and said that there's a limit of £200 on initial orders until people make payments - so I'm guessing we're talking about that amount. That's why I was wondering if it was easier just to pay it so I don't have to worry anymore. But then I guess, if it's being investigated by the police, they might see this as an admission of guilt.

Hi watchinginvestigation. It's possible, as I did get a lot of deliveries at home as part of my work, and large boxes were often taken into my back yard and left in my unlocked shed. Could they track it down to a computer, and find out who did it in that way?

Thanks for your rapid reply silverfox. The Policeman said it sounds like it occurred during the time I lived there. That being the case, then obviously they'll assume I've done it, and my confirming dates will just make it look even more likely to be me.

I'm not sure if this is the best place for this query, but here goes. A few hours ago I had a visit from a rather serious looking policeman. My first, which made me nervous before he even opened his mouth. Apparently, at the property I previously rented, Next Directory are claiming that I have committed catalogue fraud by taking out a catalogue and ordering goods in someone else's name. I can only assume that the reason they believe it was me was because I lived there at this time. I gave the policeman dates for when I lived there. Confirmed I'd not had a catalogue or received any goods. However, I stated that it's possible letters would have been sent to my address in other people's names, as I did get lots of letters for previous tenants at that address. What happens now? Am I going to get arrested for fraud? I'm concerned, as I don't know how I could possibly disprove receipt of goods, as I was the only one living there at the time! If I get a criminal record, I could lose my job! Is it worth me finding out how much is owed, and paying it off so that it goes away?! Or would that make it worse?