Anyone Heard Of Georgeson - Bristol

[jaxads]

Hi Guys

 

I am so paranoid:eek:

 

Hubby has just received a letter from Georgeson in Bristol who are trying to trace him:rolleyes:

 

They say it is in connection with an "outstanding entitlement" that is due to him:grin:. But we know certain people will say anything to get you to make contact don't we.......

 

Before christmas we received a letter from Standard Life who were trying to trace him, and he confirmed his details to them (after I'd treble checked out all of their details on their website - obviously standard life are a huge organisation)

 

Anyway, now we receive this letter from Gerogeson. I've looked them up on the internet and there is a section about Standard Life repayments. Just wonderied if they're connected, but I don't want him ringing up giving details if they're not and Georgeson are phishing.

 

The reference on the standard life letter and the georgeson letter are different.

 

As I said, just super paranoid and don't want another DCA getting their claws into us:eek: when we think we're just about afloat!!

 

I do think they're genuine - I cannot find anything on CAG about them, but just wondered if anyone has any experience of them?

 

If they're genuine then a nice little "entitlement" would be most gratefully accepted:lol:

[maroondevo52]

Hi, jaxads.

 

They are locating people with unclaimed shares from

 

Standard Life

Bradford and Bingley

Scottish Power

 

If you claim the shares via Georgeson they will make a 10% charge.(so, Ive read)

 

You are better off claiming directly from these companies. That way, you'll avoid Georgeson's charge. Just ignore Georgeson's letter and phone up the company involved to inquire.

 

For Standard Life, you can call 0131 270 9060

Standard demutualized in 2006 and you must claim any shares you are entitled to within 10 years of that date (so there's still plenty of time).

 

 

Regards.

 

Scott.

[jaxads]

Hi Scott

 

Many thanks for that - that's good news.

 

I did a good google of Georgesons and couldn't find out anything "fishy" about them - so thought they must be genuine. I don't understand why they've got involved though as hubby did confirm details to Standard Life about 6 weeks ago!! Never mind, we'll bypass Georgeson - and their 10% - and get back in touch with Standard Life!!

 

Thank you again Scott.

[Hartland3]

The advice given by others is good.

We have checked out Georgesons and, although they are a legitimate company, operating from The Pavilions in Bristol, it is NOT necessary to use them and pay their fees.

We have an old share certificate in Dana Petroleum and followed the advice to ring them directly.

They advised that we needed to contact ComputerShare, who are also based at The Pavilions in Bristol. The difference is that ComputerShare employ Georgesons to trace dormant shareholders but, IF YOU GO DIRECT to ComputerShare themselves, there is NO FEE whatsoever and you will receive the full amount due to you.

Good luck to all!

 

Hi Scott

 

Many thanks for that - that's good news.

 

I did a good google of Georgesons and couldn't find out anything "fishy" about them - so thought they must be genuine. I don't understand why they've got involved though as hubby did confirm details to Standard Life about 6 weeks ago!! Never mind, we'll bypass Georgeson - and their 10% - and get back in touch with Standard Life!!

 

Thank you again Scott.