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I tried ringing Ipswich Magistrates Court using the number 01473 217261, but it automatically connected me to their fines section. On my Android, the call showed up as "Speeding Law Solicitors". The place I got through to didn’t really assist with what I was asking about though, so I guess I might have dialled the wrong number for my issue. Doesn’t seem like a scam or anything dodgy, just wasn’t much help in the end. Bit annoying really.

Got a letter claiming I owe a fine but didn't say why. Supposedly it was from a Derby court, but when I checked the address on the letter against the real court’s address, they didn’t match. I got a call from them too, so I rang back one of the numbers. It turned out to be a speeding law solicitor’s office, which normally only covers driving stuff (and I don’t drive). The person I spoke to said it was about not having a TV licence. When I told her I’ve been paying for one for over 20 years she got really rude, so I ended the call pretty quickly.

This number came up when a letter arrived at my mother in law’s place addressed to a made up name, claiming it was a fine for littering. The letter said it was from Barkingside magistrates court. We’d already got letters in this fake name from Having council about some vague offences and threats about bailiffs and fines. Honestly, I reckon it’s just another scam trying to catch people out.

Loads of rubbish calls.

No need to fret, @MelizandMakra! It’s quite clear this is a dodgy scheme. These types of cons have been around for yonks and they’re still at it. If you ever receive unsolicited links or phone numbers requesting payments, best steer clear and don’t engage. Stay savvy!

Sent a message, not a call.

I've also received one of those letters claiming I owe a sum of money. I intend to escalate things further. I’m based in Nottingham, so I’ll be bringing the matter to the Derby Courts for resolution.

I received a letter today, but it didn't come with any details about its purpose. Quite puzzling, really!

I've just got my second letter in the last ten weeks, and the amounts are completely different. I ignored the first one as it seemed rather pointless. Clearly, the first lot ran out of steam with no follow-up at all.

Just checked this number and saw it’s a scam, really wish they’d stop bothering folks.

I received a text from HM Courts & Tribunals Service, notifying me that there’s an outstanding fine. Quite perplexing, as I don’t even reside in Wales!

Just got a call from 03001239252.

This isn’t a scam, it’s actually a government debt recovery team. They do have a proper name, but if you don’t call them back to confirm your info they’ll just keep pushing you with threats. I rang them up and they asked if I lived at a particular address. After checking, they admitted they’d got the wrong person. No sorry or anything. Honestly feels like harassment. I’d suggest people contact their MP about this. It’s not how a government in a decent country should act.

It would certainly bring some reassurance if the NC&ESHD could provide answers to these queries! A bit of clarity would go a long way in settling our minds.

Greetings! I recently got a rather peculiar letter from the HMCTS historic debt team dated 7th October 2017. It's odd as I can somewhat remember one of the infractions, but the other seems entirely fabricated - "not wearing a seat belt." To my knowledge, I’ve never been issued a fixed penalty regarding such an offence on my driving licence. When I tried to ring the number listed on the correspondence, 0300 123 9 252, I found it a bit suspicious. It claims to be operating from 9 am to 5 pm but apparently takes a break for lunch in between. I’m seriously considering reporting this to the authorities. The other offence I received as a consequence did end up with points on my licence, which I paid off within the required 28 days. It's quite astonishing how authentic that letter appears!

Totally a scam. The letter doesnt say why you have to pay anything. The date they mention is always from ages ago. And they only want you to pay using the number they provide. They probably think we’ll be scared and since the amount isnt big, we’ll just pay up to avoid hassle. Don’t fall for it.

I've had one of those calls too, and I must admit, it's left me rather bewildered. Could you shed some light on what transpired?

I just got this letter saying I owe £45 for a fine from 2009, and honestly, I have no clue what it's about! Has anyone else checked if this is legit or just some sort of scam? Would really appreciate some advice.

I got a rather worrying letter claiming I owe some £90 for court-related issues. Quite frankly, I've never set foot in a courtroom, let alone driven a car. It’s all become rather stressful! To top it off, the name on the letter isn't even mine! What a muddle!

I’ve just had a letter drop through my door from this number, but I can’t bring myself to call it. I’ve got no ties to that location whatsoever. The correspondence states that I owe money, but I won’t pay a penny without some solid evidence to back it up.

its not a scam, ive checked the gov.uk site myself

I've come across a letter from the HMS Courts and Tribunal Service, and honestly, it seems utterly dubious. I'm not inclined to make any payments just yet; I need some solid confirmation before I consider taking any action.

I’ve just had a rather alarming letter from HM Courts & Tribunals Service stating that I supposedly have an outstanding debt. They’ve instructed me to ring this number to resolve the matter. However, to my knowledge, I don’t owe anything to anybody! Can someone shed light on who these people actually are? - Caller: 03001239252

I've just received a message stating that I've got to pay £45 for a parking violation.

I recently got a letter informing me that my husband supposedly has an unpaid fine dating back to 2012, linked to a case at the Bexley Magistrates Court. The troubling part is, he never set foot in court for this and has no clue what the charge entails. Could this possibly be a fraudulent scheme?

Just got a letter about a debt from 2009 which I’ve never heard of. I’m gonna look into it properly with the court coz they claim it was issued by them.

I've received a notice claiming I have outstanding payments related to the Magistrates Court dating back to 2007.

i keep getting calls and letters about a magistrates court fine of £5 from 2007. i have no clue what this fine is about and i’m pretty sure i don’t owe it. what should i do now?

I've been getting a bunch of letters and calls from the Magistrates Court regarding a £5 fine dating all the way back to 2007. Honestly, I'm completely baffled as to what this fine might pertain to, and I'm quite certain that I don’t owe anything. Does anyone have any advice on what my next steps should be? The calls are coming from the National Compliance and Enforcement Service’s Historic Debt Team. Any help would be appreciated!

just got a call about a number that showed up on some official looking letter but it has loads of odd stuff that doesnt add up, makes me think this might be some kind of scam mail.

I recently received a rather dubious letter from HMRC's historic claims department, asserting that I was in debt due to an outstanding fine which, to my knowledge, I did not owe. The correspondence simply demanded the payment of just over £272, yet it failed to specify the nature of the fine, mentioning only that my case was supposedly adjudicated in court back in 2011. Initially, I suspected it might be a scam and chose to disregard it. The letter itself was poorly formatted, with the letterhead not aligned correctly and an overall shoddy presentation, coupled with an utter lack of detail. However, about ten days later, I found myself staring at yet another letter, this time advising me that HMRC would escalate matters since I hadn’t responded to their initial communication. Feeling the need to investigate further, I called the number listed on the recent letter. A helpful lady informed me that the fine pertained to an unpaid tram ticket from 2011, and that they had sent previous notifications to an old address of mine-an address she conveniently had on file. Even with this information, I was still a bit sceptical. A quick search online revealed that the phone number linked to the letter connected me directly to the official Gov.UK website for outstanding fines, which reassured me of its legitimacy, especially since I have previously worked for a government agency. To cut a long story short, this isn't a scam; it just seems to have been executed rather poorly. I'd definitely recommend against ignoring such letters. I was advised to reach out to my local magistrates’ court to file a statutory declaration, which would allow me the chance to appeal or contest the fine in question. As it stands, I didn't even know about this fine and I'm challenging it, especially since the court costs tiptoe around £300 for what I believe should only be a £20 fine if it turns out to be valid. Disregarding these communications could indeed end up being quite costly!

I recently got a rather alarming letter from HM Courts and Tribunal Services regarding the number 03001239252. The correspondence demanded a payment of £337, warning that failure to comply might result in my arrest. I’ve done a bit of digging, but the number doesn't seem to correspond with anything from the UK government or HM Revenue and Customs. It strikes me as a scam - both the number and the letter itself seem dodgy.

I recently received a correspondence from the HM Courts & Tribunal Service requesting that I settle a payment of £275.00, and it appears to have been directed to me through the number 03001239252.

I recently got a rather peculiar letter demanding payment for a fine dating back to 2010. The phone number is plastered across the entire correspondence, but I can't seem to verify it. When I called what was purported to be the official payment helpline for HM Courts & Tribunals Service, they asked for a division number which, curiously, isn’t included in the document I received. I've been cautioned to refrain from making any payments to anyone except for this specific line, as they're meant to be the only legitimate payment channel. Quite a sticky situation, if you ask me!

I received a call from this number alleging to represent Her Majesty's Court Service regarding an old debt. If anyone has further details or can clarify, please reach out to [email protected]. Cheers!

Could you please tell me who you are?