Debt Question - Overseas

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cul8tr

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Post by cul8tr » Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:14 pm
I have just received a letter from a debt recovery firm based in the USA. I worked over there for a while, it would appear that the company I worked for at that time didnt pay some bills approx $500....and are now chasing me for the debt - should I pay or what is the possibility of them demanding it from me ??

Anyone offer any advice ? I've tried google without much luck so thought I would check the forum.

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Post by Adam Davies » Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:50 pm
Hi
I would doubt the debt was enforcable over here. Problem may arise if you ever work over there again.
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Post by MelanieGiles » Thu Sep 09, 2010 1:10 am
Are you liable for the debt?
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Post by cul8tr » Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:01 pm
To be honest Mel I have no idea, I don't believe so - the company I worked for which was UK based failed to pay a couple of bills for rental, utilities etc - the lease was under their name - but I'm been chased as they knew me personally.
 
 

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Post by MelanieGiles » Sat Sep 11, 2010 1:31 pm
Given that they have no contractual relationship with you personally, I think it is hardly likely that they could launch a successful action against you now. Assume you have contacted your former employers to advise them to deal with this for you?
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