Hi. I would be very pleased if anyone can offer help in this matter.
In 2004 my wife had a credit card and bank account with Natwest.
Around 2007 she could not pay them the credit card when her business closed (around £1500 owed on the card then) and thus the account went into deafult then.
Unknown to me, she at some point was contacted by Westcott and has been paying them £10 a month on a standing order.
I found out last month and she stopped the standing order.
Now Westcott are writing and writing, plus this week started phoning her which is causing great upset for her.
She has not replied to them or taken one of their calls and won't do either!
My question is that as the original debt was with Natwest, I assume then sold the debt to Westcott.
But surely the original contract was between my wife and Natwest and thus my wife owes Westcott nothing.
The main thing I would like is to know I can warn Westcott off from harrassing my wife.
Her credit file is 100% completely clear. No defaults, no CCJ's, no credit card accounts, no debts whatsoever, nothing at all.
Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks