Does British Gas use LCS?
LCS are a Civil Enforcement and Debt Recoveries agency based on the 1 Floor West Wing, Town Centre House, The Merrion Centre, Woodhouse Lane in Leeds. They call themselves ‘Credit Management Investigations’ and have a number of contracts with HM Revenue and Customs and utility companies including British Gas.
Are LCS bailiffs?
No, LCS Solicitors Debt Collectors are not bailiffs, they are debt collectors and they don’t have the same power as bailiffs.
What is LCS on bank statement?
If your account has been passed to LCS Civil Enforcement, it’s probably because you owe money. Usually, your debt would have been owed to a different creditor (which is why you may not recognise their name). They are debt collection agency for other companies and chases customers for payment.
Why have I received a letter from LCS?
If your account has been passed to LCS Solicitors, it’s probably because you owe money. Usually, your debt would have been owed to a different creditor (which is why you may not recognise their name). They are debt collection agency for other companies and chases customers for payment.
Does HMRC use LCS debt collectors?
HMRC and debt collection agencies We may use one of the following debt collection agencies to contact you on our behalf, to discuss settling your debt: 1st Locate (trading as LCS)
Can British Gas send bailiffs?
No. Bailiffs usually act according to the demands of a debt collection agency. British Gas Debt Collection Agency won’t be able to seize your property without a bailiff.
Does LCS affect your credit rating?
Does LCS affect credit? Missed payments and unpaid debts can negatively affect your credit score, which can impact your ability to obtain further credit.
Who are LCS clients?
LCS Client: a software and/or hardware entity that interacts with a LCS Server for the purpose of obtaining location information for one or more Mobile Stations. LCS Clients subscribe to LCS in order to obtain location information. LCS Clients may or may not interact with human users.
Which debt collection agency does HMRC use?
HMRC and debt collection agencies Advantis Credit Ltd. Bluestone Consumer Finance Limited (trading as Bluestone Credit Management)
Which debt collection agency does British Gas use?
Today, British Gas serves around 12 million customers in the UK. If you have an account with British Gas and haven’t been keeping up to date with your payments, it is likely that you will receive a letter from British Gas Debt Collection Agency, the debt collection arm of the company.
How long can you be pursued for a debt?
For most debts, the time limit is 6 years since you last wrote to them or made a payment. The time limit is longer for mortgage debts. If your home is repossessed and you still owe money on your mortgage, the time limit is 6 years for the interest on the mortgage and 12 years on the main amount.