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I used to live in the UK and was on the dole several times. Up until
2007 I was using another name that was my original name as I was
adopted. I reverted back to my legal name and have used it since. I have
been living in Ireland for about 18 months with a friend. I got a letter
today from DWP in Belfast addressed to me in my old name. It was dated
the 12th Sept and I got it today, (18th Sept) it was sent by 2nd class
royal mail.
It said the records they have shows I still owe them about 400 and if I
do not contact them by 26th Sept they will pass it onto a debt recovery
company. That gives me less than 10 days. Now my query is this, if I
haven't used the name on the letter since 2000, am I still liable for
this money? Also I have had letters sent to me here in my current name,
so why address me using my old name?
The only thing I can think of is crisis loans that they did not take all
the money back for. When you need money in a hurry in the UK they give
you a crisis loan to live on, then take so much per week back out of
your dole. I have had crisis loans in the past while using the old name,
but as I have had ones since, I believed they had been paid back.
Could I just ignore the letter and when they send another one send it
back saying not known at this address? or if the bayliffs come say I am
not Mr ******?
The house I live in is not mine, so if the bayliffs came they would not
really be allowed in as I do not own the house and the owner could
refuse them entry correct? I have no goods for them to take and sell,
and no income as I am waiting for benefit. I have a good friend in the
UK who has lent me money to live on and is not in a hurry for me to pay
them back.
I know this might be outside people's knowledge here, but will post on
other groups. Thanks.
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