1 reviews | Active since Aug 2009
Buying a book full of debt and trying to bully people
<p>A lady called me to speak to my husband about credit card debt that she says he has. I said to her that he’s in Tanzania where we live and we, (married in community) 1. never had a credit card at FNB. That we can remember 2. We owe FNB nothing AND 3. we stay in Tanzania for the last 4 years and before that we've been staying in Ghana for 2 years. So IF we ever had any debt at FNB that neither of us can remember then this debt that they talk of must have PRESCRIBED as it would be older than 3 years. NOW I get sms's on my husband's SA cell warning him that he has not yet made a payment that he promised.(how could he promise this as he’s in TZ?) They say: Neither of us made such a promise. Sms says: A summons has been issued and served on you. We will now approach the court to grant a judgement. Judgement will stand against us for 30 years and will definitely affect our ability to obtain credit in the future negatively. My husband is in Tz. I am on holiday here sorting out stuff at SA home. I told the lady that I have forwarded all these threatening sms's to my cousin at Noseweek who WILL investigate this bullying tactic further. They want to make a false paper trail to show that they made contact with him and that he promised to make a payment. This will not stand up in court as his passport will show he is not in the country.</p>
We refer to the complaint received on 24 February 2017.
We will be in contact with the complainant in an attempt to resolve the issue and trust that this matter will be resolved amicably.
We refer to the complaint received on 24 February 2017.
We will be in contact with the complainant in an attempt to resolve the issue and trust that this matter will be resolved amicably.
I am taking this to the Law Society and the Consumer Commisioner because i've Received ANOTHER sms from Brooks & Luyt Attorneys yesterday: URGENT MESSAGE from Brooks & Luyt Attorneys regarding your FNB Card account. Our records reflect that we have NO recent payment on your overdue Credit card account and neither have you entered into a payment arrangement with us. Our client has instructed us proceed(sic) with LEGAL ACTION against you should you not make an IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. To prevent possible legal action contact us URGENTLY on **********
I am taking this to the Law Society and the Consumer Commisioner because i've Received ANOTHER sms from Brooks & Luyt Attorneys yesterday: URGENT MESSAGE from Brooks & Luyt Attorneys regarding your FNB Card account. Our records reflect that we have NO recent payment on your overdue Credit card account and neither have you entered into a payment arrangement with us. Our client has instructed us proceed(sic) with LEGAL ACTION against you should you not make an IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. To prevent possible legal action contact us URGENTLY on **********
Once again being harassed by Brooks & Luyt Attorneys early this morning. She has the odassity to tell me that I have to proof to her that this account has prescribed!!! I said that she has to proof it to me. Luckily, I keep all the texts on file and I have her call to me recorded and I told her that the call has been recorded. WE DO NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH FNB!!! I have an appointment with Garth at the Law Society on Monday and I'm waiting for the Consumer Commisioner to call me back.
Once again being harassed by Brooks & Luyt Attorneys early this morning. She has the odassity to tell me that I have to proof to her that this account has prescribed!!! I said that she has to proof it to me. Luckily, I keep all the texts on file and I have her call to me recorded and I told her that the call has been recorded. WE DO NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH FNB!!! I have an appointment with Garth at the Law Society on Monday and I'm waiting for the Consumer Commisioner to call me back.
RECEIVED THIS EMAIL BACK FROM BROOKS & LUYT:
Good day Ms Smith
Your Hello Peter Complaint dated 21 February refers.
Please accept my apologies for any frustration experience in your dealings with our company.
We have taken cognisance of the issues raised in your complaint in terms of prescription of above mentioned account, and can confirm that we are in the process of obtaining further instructions from our client, First National Bank in this regard. We will revert upon receipt of the above.
In the interim, we have removed your number ********** 497 from our database to avoid any further communication from our offices until such time that the matter has been resolved. Should you receive any further communication to the above number, please do not hesitate to contact me.
RECEIVED THIS EMAIL BACK FROM BROOKS & LUYT:
Good day Ms Smith
Your Hello Peter Complaint dated 21 February refers.
Please accept my apologies for any frustration experience in your dealings with our company.
We have taken cognisance of the issues raised in your complaint in terms of prescription of above mentioned account, and can confirm that we are in the process of obtaining further instructions from our client, First National Bank in this regard. We will revert upon receipt of the above.
In the interim, we have removed your number ********** 497 from our database to avoid any further communication from our offices until such time that the matter has been resolved. Should you receive any further communication to the above number, please do not hesitate to contact me.