Worst debt collection story you have ever heard?

Fake News

I left New Zealand about 10 grand in debt. I left thinking that I would not be pursued for the debt because of the distance. Anyway, I was wrong. The debt was passed onto collectors in Ireland and the Uk and they never made contact with me since I had changed my number and email address. So instead, the debt collectors circled my house on a daily basis beeping the horn until I acknowledged the debt.
I went to the police to complain but they didn't listen. It sounded normal to them. I didn't know debt collectors would do this but apparently it's common. They use to do the same while I was at work, they would pull up outside and start revving the car engine and beeping the horn. The same when I use to go the supermarket or go for a jog. It was an absolute nightmare. I hadn't a clue who they were at first, it was months before I realized. i ended applying for insolvency in the end. My neighbors and colleagues thought it was drug related.

L.Jenkins

You could get in contact with MABS to see if they can offer any advice. https://www.mabs.ie/en/

wally1990

Fake News wrote: »

I left New Zealand about 10 grand in debt. I left thinking that I would not be pursued for the debt because of the distance. Anyway, I was wrong. The debt was passed onto collectors in Ireland and the Uk and they never made contact with me since I had changed my number and email address. So instead, the debt collectors circled my house on a daily basis beeping the horn until I acknowledged the debt.
I went to the police to complain but they didn't listen. It sounded normal to them. I didn't know debt collectors would do this but apparently it's common. They use to do the same while I was at work, they would pull up outside and start revving the car engine and beeping the horn. The same when I use to go the supermarket or go for a jog. It was an absolute nightmare. I hadn't a clue who they were at first, it was months before I realized. i ended applying for insolvency in the end. My neighbors and colleagues thought it was drug related.

Is this a debt collection agency or scum bags?
Who the hell is intimidating people by stalking them to their place of work and revving their cars ?

Surely had no legal basis to bring you to court here so used bully tactics ?????

Fake News

I was in contact with everyone. I'm guessing the debts were passed onto criminal gangs here. the funny thing was that the police didn't believe what I was telling them. I had to disconnect from my home router because the debt collectors were able to tell when I was at home using the internet NO JOKE!! The police didn't seem to bother in Ireland. In the UK they actually investigated it and did patrols around my house. The Guards seem to think this behavior is acceptable because someone owes debt. it's highly illegal.

killbillvol2

Appropriate user name.

garhjw

Would you not consider repaying your debt? Perhaps you could arrange a payment plan.

wally1990

Fake News wrote: »

I was in contact with everyone. I'm guessing the debts were passed onto criminal gangs here. the funny thing was that the police didn't believe what I was telling them. I had to disconnect from my home router because the debt collectors were able to tell when I was at home using the internet NO JOKE!! The police didn't seem to bother in Ireland. In the UK they actually investigated it and did patrols around my house. The Guards seem to think this behavior is acceptable because someone owes debt. it's highly illegal.

Ahhh here there surely more to this?
What debt are we taking about ?
Tracking your home router activity?

Not that I'm not believing you but I'm intrigued and confused at the same time

Fake News

Well I've been granted insolvency in New Zealand which means the debts in NZ are no longer enforceable. The funny thing is is that those who bought the debts still think they can force me to pay even though I have no contract with them. Just last night when I was going home from the take away they drove passed my home and beeped the horn. They're absolute scum.

Hitman3000

Fake News wrote:

Well I've been granted insolvency in New Zealand which means the debts in NZ are no longer enforceable. The funny thing is is that those who bought the debts still think they can force me to pay even though I have no contract with them. Just last night when I was going home from the take away they drove passed my home and beeped the horn. They're absolute scum.

What type of debts are these originate in New Zealand but are enforceable in Ireland. Did you perhaps buy some pharmaceuticals?

wally1990

Hitman3000 wrote: »

What type of debts are these originate in New Zealand but are enforceable in Ireland. Did you perhaps buy some pharmaceuticals?

pharmaceuticals Hahahahaha

DubInTheWest

Fake News wrote: »

I left New Zealand about 10 grand in debt. I left thinking that I would not be pursued for the debt because of the distance. Anyway, I was wrong. The debt was passed onto collectors in Ireland and the Uk and they never made contact with me since I had changed my number and email address. So instead, the debt collectors circled my house on a daily basis beeping the horn until I acknowledged the debt.
I went to the police to complain but they didn't listen. It sounded normal to them. I didn't know debt collectors would do this but apparently it's common. They use to do the same while I was at work, they would pull up outside and start revving the car engine and beeping the horn. The same when I use to go the supermarket or go for a jog. It was an absolute nightmare. I hadn't a clue who they were at first, it was months before I realized. i ended applying for insolvency in the end. My neighbors and colleagues thought it was drug related.

Meanwhile back at the ranch....

Eire Go Brach

Seen this happen before. I was in Ibiza. These pills where making everyone paranoid.
You sound exactly like them. Seen lads and girls do crazy stuff.

Tell me how

You're right. That is the worst debt collection story I've ever heard.

Scarcely believable, not even that imaginative, poor character development and no ending.

Hitman3000

Fake News wrote:

Im moving to Canada after Christmas. I have a degree in law and im considering jobs in enforcement. In Canada, there's a big drive on for recruiting immigration officers and coast guard workers. I think I would enjoy work as a immigration officer. The pay is pretty good too and they recruit foreigners. Im also considering the cost guard. Are there any enforcement jobs with the coast guard?

I think OP your going to have a slight problem getting a Visa for Canada let's not even speculate on a job in law enforcement. ; )

GreeBo

[QUOTE=Fake News;105298905 I had to disconnect from my home router because the debt collectors were able to tell when I was at home using the internet NO JOKE!! [/QUOTE]

Ohh that crazy internet, up to its old tricks again! :rolleyes:

This is not possible. You are talking nonsense. Go home.

Fake News

The debts were for different things such as a motorcycle, a couple of phones and a cash loan. They totaled around 9,000 euro.

Fake News

GreeBo wrote: »

[QUOTE=Fake News;105298905 I had to disconnect from my home router because the debt collectors were able to tell when I was at home using the internet NO JOKE!!

Ohh that crazy internet, up to its old tricks again! :rolleyes:

This is not possible. You are talking nonsense. Go home.[/quote]
I'm serious. Apparently you can tell when your phone or laptop is active on your home router provided you have access.

Hitman3000

Fake News wrote:

The debts were for different things such as a motorcycle, a couple of phones and a cash loan. They totaled around 9,000 euro.

Sure they were. ; )

Hitman3000

Fake News wrote:

I don't understand this. If I am insolvent in Australia, and I move to Ireland, am I no longer insolvent and can my Australian creditors pursue me again?

Fake News wrote:

This is not possible. You are talking nonsense. Go home.

I'm serious. Apparently you can tell when your phone or laptop is active on your home router provided you have access.[/quote]


So care to explain the top quote?

Fake News

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Hitman3000 wrote: »

Fake News wrote:

I don't understand this. If I am insolvent in Australia, and I move to Ireland, am I no longer insolvent and can my Australian creditors pursue me again?

Fake News wrote:

This is not possible. You are talking nonsense. Go home.

I'm serious. Apparently you can tell when your phone or laptop is active on your home router provided you have access.

So care to explain the top quote?[/quote]
I was speaking hypothetically because as part of forum charter you can't seek personal advice.

Hitman3000

Fake News wrote:

So care to explain the top quote?

I was speaking hypothetically because as part of forum charter you can't seek personal advice.[/quote]


You can't seek legal advice. I suggest you turn off the internet till you're less high, maybe till Monday.

Sundance_Kid

Beep Beep

Hespy

I have a feeling he's going to take a large dog to a volatile country for employment purposes and work on his handicap!

Hitman3000

Hespy wrote:

I have a feeling he's going to take a large dog to a volatile country for employment purposes and work on his handicap!

I have a feeling he just took something.

GreeBo

Fake News wrote: »

I'm serious. Apparently you can tell when your phone or laptop is active on your home router provided you have access.

Yeah, you can tell when you are own your router. Some lad in a van on the street can't. It's not CSI.
if someone had access to your router they certainly don't need to be hiding in vans and beeping at you.
They'd just empty your bank account!