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Go Debt To Be Investigated; OFT AND DTI GO DEBT BEING REPORTED
Topic Started: Mar 21 2007, 06:27 PM (389 Views)
viplosh	Mar 21 2007, 06:27 PM Post #1
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	I have just spoken with a friend who works in the financial intelligence sector in London and have been informed that formal complaints are about to be made against Go Debt and the directors William Rhodes and Fay Sims. The DTI and OFT are now being contacted with a view to an investigation of the practices of this company in respect of breaches of CCA guidelines, illegal intimidation and harassement at all levels. Files are about to be supplied to the authorities and the police in London and Cardiff. He was very cagey on what format this investigation is to take,but said certain employees are also to be named in the action. Clearly Mr Rhodes and Fay Sims will have an opportunity to defend these claims formally as the initial investigation is with a view to termination of the consumer credit Licence which will of course mean they are unable to trade on as debt collectors. In the meantime If I hear any further news I will let you know. At present Mr Rhodes and Fay Sims are unaware of the actions about to take place but they will be hearing shortly from the authorites once the investigative agents have finished their work and feel there is a case to answer. Regards all



Bakedalasker	Mar 21 2007, 07:50 PM Post #2
www.saynotoyes.co.uk Posts: 2,351 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: May 29, 2005	Well if the OFT have anything to do with it I'll believe it when I see it. Through the history of our campaign we have recommended our users to complain to the OFT is they feel they have been treated badly by Godebt. I would hate to guess how many complaints from us have gone their way.



Bakedalasker	Mar 21 2007, 08:08 PM Post #3
www.saynotoyes.co.uk Posts: 2,351 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: May 29, 2005	viplosh Mar 21 2007, 07:27 PM At present Mr Rhodes and Fay Sims are unaware of the actions about to take place Well they do now if any action does take place.



viplosh	Mar 21 2007, 08:24 PM Post #4
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	This is real. They will be hearing. They better check their files and call a staff meeting and ensure that they have not breached rules or have anything on voice tapes that show intimidation,abuse or underhand tactics :rolleyes: If they have GO DEBT better come back into line immediately and act within the law if they have been breaching it. The agents in question are very thorough and were responsible for the closure of a debt collector only last year after revocation of the licence with the directors now facing a trial in court. In this case it appears at this stage that the investigation will revolve around the CCL and its validity for GO DEBT if they have been found to be in breach. :rolleyes: This is not a bluff and I have this on good authority.



jude2153	Mar 21 2007, 10:46 PM Post #5
Posts: 114 Group: 'Gold' Member Member #252 Joined: January 7, 2006	If this is for real then i'm not sure your friend or you should make it public knowledge.......no offence meant its just my view



Joanne1	Mar 21 2007, 11:27 PM Post #6
Posts: 1 Group: Members Member #1,165 Joined: March 21, 2007	What is the connection between Go and Hollis Briggs. I have received a letter from these today.



Bakedalasker	Mar 22 2007, 05:49 AM Post #7
www.saynotoyes.co.uk Posts: 2,351 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: May 29, 2005	Hollis Briggs are the legal side arm of GoDebt. They are based in the same offices and where purposely set up as a legal solicitor firm to collect Debts. Personally I think they should have been names Hollis BIGGS after the great train robber. Problem here though is that these guys are not so great.



viplosh	Mar 22 2007, 11:58 AM Post #8
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	Jude I am making this public knowledge so that they are aware of what is to happen. They cannot simply carry on flouting the law and think no one knows what to do about it. If Mr Rhodes is reading this it will give them an oportunity to come back within the law and this will ultimately help the communications for members of this site when dealing with GO DEBT. As you saw last night if Barclays can be exposed for shoddy dealings so can GO DEBT. I can assure you that my friend has an excellent record at rescinding CCL licences when debt collectors fall foul of the regulations. I have no debt owed to Go DEBT so I have no axe to grind with them other than they should act within the guidelines of the law. Let us wait an see what the DTI and OFT come up with. I understand that the complaint will involve a request to rescind the CCL so that cannot trade any further as Debt collectors, due to major breaches of the regulations. This is very serious for them and they may need to tighten up their procedures. Anyway I am only the messenger on this so let us see what happens.



YFN Man	Mar 22 2007, 01:13 PM Post #9
Posts: 19 Group: Members Member #1,057 Joined: February 20, 2007	I hope your right and this isn't a joke, i also hope they don't get away with things like they did after the last investigation instigated by the Ferret about two years ago.



YFN Man	Mar 22 2007, 01:38 PM Post #10
Posts: 19 Group: Members Member #1,057 Joined: February 20, 2007	Hey Mr Rhodes was just in here but failed to post a comment ! Got as bit of a sweat on yet Mr R ?



shanemjoyce	Mar 22 2007, 02:43 PM Post #11
Posts: 42 Group: Members Member #1,094 Joined: March 5, 2007	No offence to anyone and I am happy that some action is underway but surly if they do not know this investigation is about to happen then it would be better to let it be a surprise to them. By making it public on here it gives these people a chance to prepare for the investigation. After all we all know that people from YCC/DAF/GODEBT and all the others scan this website Please use caution But good tho hear something positive



viplosh	Mar 22 2007, 03:45 PM Post #12
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	If being prepared puts Go Debt back inside the law then so be it. Yes they have a chance to redeem themselves, but I would rather they just acted within the law. If the investigation makes them do this then that will be an improvement. If it does not and other evidence comes to hand it is out of any of our hands as the DTI and the OFT will be forced to act accordingly. Remember Go DEBT without a CCL licence cannot act as debt collectors.They would be forced to close down. This gives them a chance to put things right. The surprise is not key here it is can they act within the law? It is up to Mr Rhodes and his staff. In the meantime I am assured that matters are proceeding ahead. Regards to all



YFN Man	Mar 22 2007, 04:43 PM Post #13
Posts: 19 Group: Members Member #1,057 Joined: February 20, 2007	i disagree Vip, all you have now suceeded in doing is giving godebt the heads up on things and allowing them to cover their tracks for another year or so untill some load mouth like you comes along and tips them off again. Well done



viplosh	Mar 22 2007, 04:56 PM Post #14
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	No you are missing the point YFN. I stand by my approach as GO DEBT now need to tread very carefully. I am not a loud mouth as the OFT will contact them in advance anyway and give them an opportunity to put things right so they would have a heads up anyway. What we are looking for is that they stay within the law from now. Remember if there are numerous cases presented to the OFT about Go Debt they may not be able to redeem themselves anyway and the licence could be revoked in any event. Pleae do not post to me in this fashion again I have experience of what I am talking about and I am on your side. Leave it to the experts we know the procedures. Look beyond the face value of the postings and assume matters are proceeding in the background.



YFN Man	Mar 22 2007, 05:01 PM Post #15
Posts: 19 Group: Members Member #1,057 Joined: February 20, 2007	We still don't agree, you should let it runs it's course and let them keep doing what they do until they get taken out of the picture. Companies like this will continue to keep operating outside the law as long as they know no one is watching. Then when they get a tip off like this they blame some innocent and say it wont happen again. Then 12 months down the line they are causing misery and getting away with what they like again.



viplosh	Mar 22 2007, 05:11 PM Post #16
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	No YFN they are now on alerts to behave within the law. This will assist our forum members in dealings with them and also the OFT will continue to moniter them once a complaint is made on a regular basis. Please believe me I know. They will be constantly watched. The investigation will also due to historic incidents of harrassement involve the police to investigate. The DTI and the OFT despite the cynicism are very aggressive at the moment on rogue debt collectors so they will look at this matter very seriously. If they are forced to comply strictly with the law due to these actions then the debtors benefit. Regards



YFN Man	Mar 22 2007, 05:14 PM Post #17
Posts: 19 Group: Members Member #1,057 Joined: February 20, 2007	It all looks a bit close and friendly to us, i'm sure Mr Rhodes is enjoying watching all this Go on while he sits at his desk pretending to be all law abiding and generous. Got anything to say Mr R ?



viplosh	Mar 22 2007, 05:25 PM Post #18
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	YFN You can leave it now. Matters are in hand. Let the OFT, DTI and police do their stuff. The authorities must decide the fate of this company. I stand by my comments. I too have noticed that Mr Rhodes is looking at the site. He does not need to answer to this site but he will to the authorities when they come calling soon. I have no futher comments to make on this thread as matters are now in hand. Be well and your views are appreciated.



YFN Man	Mar 22 2007, 05:36 PM Post #19
Posts: 19 Group: Members Member #1,057 Joined: February 20, 2007	Don't tell me when to leave it, it seems you have a loud mouth and shouldn't be trusted by us or your friend who would have told you this information in confidence. I'm sure godebt have applications on their web site, why don't you download one ?



viplosh	Mar 22 2007, 05:46 PM Post #20
Posts: 67 Group: Silver Member Member #1,039 Joined: February 15, 2007	Your issue with Go Debt is clouding your judgement. You do not seem to understand when someone is on your side and dealing with the issue. You can be as cynical as you like I stand by what I say. I can tell someone who calls me a loud mouth to leave it if I wish. It is you who are throwing the insults. Don't shoot me shoot Go Debt!!! For the last time I stand by what I say and I have nothing further to add. You can post what you like against me matters against Go Debt are now to proceed. Calm down !!



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