2 defaults, 1 debt for account in dispute.

[PeteT]

Hi Guys,

 

A quick question.

 

I had an account go into default and my credit file got updated.

It was passed to a DCA who then starting taking the mickey so I CCA'd them (in April 2007) and subsequently they failed to comply and I've heard nothing more from them.

 

Today I had an alert from Equifax saying I had a new credit agreement on my file... the original default is now showing as "satisfied" and the DCA has setup a new account and marked it as defaulted.

 

I thought I read that there can only be 1 reference to a debt, ie the creditor and the DCA can't both show it as defaulted, but does that apply with accounts now marked as Satisfied? I'm guessing this maybe a slightly different kettle of fish.

 

Also, are they allowed to put this on my credit file whilst the account is very clearly in dispute and has been for over a year??

 

Any comments would be helpful.

 

 

Pete

[Hopeful1]

I think that if a default is satisfied then yes, another can be added to your file BUT this should not be done when they do not possess a CCA.

 

Did they send a default notice?

 

If no-one else post i will look for some useful links to put up for you over the next couple of days. Too tired now!

 

[PeteT]

By "they" do you mean the DCA? In which case no.

I'll probably write to them to remind them of their unfulfilled obligations in regards to the CCA request for April 2007 and see what they do.

 

If you could dig out so links for me that would be helpful.

 

 

Thanks

 

 

Pete

[diskmandave]

If a creditor sells an account they mark your credit file as satisfied for that account, the new owner of the account then Defaults you on the account, as an account can only have 1 Default against it.

 

It's interesting if the original company failed to comply with your CCA request then the new company won't be able to comply either and won't be able to show any consent for the processing of your personal data on your credit file!

 

You can of course complain about this with the CRA pursuant to their complaints procedure and the Consumer Credit Act. These details will be available on their website.

 

 

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Hope that helps!

Edited August 31, 2008 by diskmandave
typo!