Is foreign debt enforceable in UK

[MrMen]

I was recently contacted by Buchanan Clark and Wells who are a debt recovery agency. They refused to give me any details of my debt. This has caused me a lot of worry as I have never received any correspondance from any company regarding any arrears. To my knowledge I have kept upto date with all my payments. I have been thinking long and hard what the debt could be. The only thing I can think of is that I owe 2000 euros in France. Is this enforceable in the UK.

[maroondevo52]

Hello and Welcome, MrMen.

 

If your not sure what the debt is send BCW this 'prove it' letter.

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam

 

Account no:

 

You have contacted me/us regarding the account with the above reference number, which you claim is owed by myself/ourselves.

 

I/we would point out that I/we have no knowledge of any such debt being owed to (insert company name).

 

I am/we are familiar with the Office of Fair Trading Debt Collection Guidance which states that it unfair to send demands for payment to an individual when it is uncertain that they are the debtor in question.

 

I/we would also point out that the OFT say under the Guidance that it is unfair to pursue third parties for payment when they are not liable. In not ceasing collection activity whilst investigating a reasonably queried or disputed debt you are using deceptive/and or unfair methods.

 

Furthermore ignoring and/or disregarding claims that debts have been settled or are disputed and continuing to make unjustified demands for payment amounts to physical/psychological harassment.

 

I/we would ask that no further contact be made concerning the above account unless you can provide evidence as to my/our liability for the debt in question.

 

I/we await your written confirmation that this matter is now closed. Otherwise I will have no option but to make a complaint to the trading standards department and consider informing the OFT of your actions.

 

I/we look forward to your reply.

 

**Edit to suit**

 

Remember, don’t sign the letter.

 

Sorry, I'm not sure about the French debt, but it sounds like BCW could be 'phishing'.

 

Regards.

 

Scott.