Capquest Group Ltd. is a UK company that buys other peoples' debts. This is their main business. They buy these debts for pennies in the pound, and then try to claim the full amount. Unfortunately, it's not illegal.

However, what Capquest do in many cases, is illegal. They contact people and claim money when no legally enforceable contract exists. They bully and harass their victims, sometimes telephoning up to 10 times a day - and keep this up for weeks or in some cases - months.

They refuse to provide copies of relevant agreements and use illegal tactics.

They use solicitors' headed notepaper to scare you, but you can find out how to complain to the Law Society about this. Challenge this company, don't pay money when you don't owe it.

They send out letters resembling telegrams, from a company they own called Telogram Ltd. They don't identify them as being from a debt collector.

They're bullies - and the only way to beat them is to stand up to them. You'll find all the information you need here to do it.

 

Capquest is supposedly a British company, but is jointly owned by two overseas companies, Blue Ocean Investments, registered in Luxembourg and BRUinvest registered in the British Virgin Islands. The ultimate controlling party is Blue Sky Trust, a Bahamian company.

Why is this? So they don't pay any tax, there is no other reason. Doubt if the Tax man will see much from these parasites. These types of company usually move 'loans'around their companies and never show a profit, and so pay no tax. This tells you about Capquest and the type of company it is. Reputable? What do you think? Time to close them down!

The British 'director' (or puppet, as some might say) in charge is Michael Daniels, but the strings are pulled by two characters called Joseph Arthur Dlutowski and Mark Andrew Brunault who are American 'vulture capitalists'. Both with a history in the sub-prime loan market and the desire to make a quick buck.

They're struggling, so challenge each and every demand they make. Make them work for their money. Never speak to them on the telephone, always write to them. Block their number.

 
If they contact you, use this letter to challenge the alleged 'debt'. Write to them, using the letter below. Send it by Recorded Delivery and enclose a £1 postal order in payment of the statutory fee. If the debt is older than six years and you have had no contact in that time, then use the letter here.


Michael Daniels,

Capquest Group Ltd.,
Centaur House,
Ancells Business Park,
Ancells Road
FLEET
GU51 2UJ

Dear Sirs,

Yr. Ref.

I do not acknowledge any debt to your company.

For your information, all communications regarding this matter must be in writing for Court use. Personal callers will neither be admitted nor spoken to. Telephone calls will not be answered or acknowledged. If your telephone calls continue, then legal action may be taken and/or a complaint will be made to the Office of Fair Trading under section 40 of The Administration of Justice Act 1970.

You are required to supply the following before I will enter into any further correspondence with you.

1. You must supply me with a copy of the agreement you refer to. This is my right under your obligation to supply a copy of the agreement which is s.78 (1) CCA 1974 (s.77 (1) for fixed sum credit) - your obligation extends to providing a statement of account. I enclose a £1 postal order in payment of the statutory fee.

2. You are also obliged to supply a copy of the deed of assignment of the above referenced agreement.

3. You are notified that you are obliged to supply these documents, whether you are the original creditor or not.

Failure to comply with my request will result in a report being submitted to the relevant statutory authority.

I await your response in writing.


Yours faithfully,

Use this letter for debts older than 6 years for which you have had no contact.

Michael Daniels,
Capquest Group Ltd.,
Centaur House,
Ancells Business Park,
Ancells Road
FLEET
GU51 2UJ

WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Dear Sir/Madam

Re: Account No/Reference No:

No debt is acknowledged to you. You have contacted me regarding the account with the above reference number, which you claim is owed by myself.

I would point out that under the Limitation Act 1980 Section 5 “an action founded on simple contract shall not be brought after the expiration of six years from the date on which the cause of action accrued.”.

The last payment or acknowledgement of this debt was made over six years ago and no further acknowledgement or payment has been made since that time. Unless you can provide evidence of payment or written contact from me in the relevant period under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, I suggest that you are no longer able to take any court action against me to recover the alleged amount claimed.

I await your written confirmation that no further contact will be made concerning the above account and confirmation that this matter is now closed. If you do not supply such confirmation, I will be making a complaint to the statutory authorities.

I look forward to your reply.

Yours faithfully

(Your signature)

Tired of being hassled by these parasites? Then add your complaint to the growing number about this 'company'. Write a letter to Trading Standards at the address below:

Regulatory Services,
Mottisfont Court,
High Street,
WINCHESTER
SO23 8ZE

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is also interested in hearing complaints about these people. You'll find a link to their website here or on the links page, where you can download a complaint form. Send it to:

Omar Hanif,
Office of Fair Trading
1C/015
FREEPOST
London
EC4B 4AH

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Getting letters supposedly from Keppe & Partners - Solicitors, but posted in Fleet? Capquest are using solicitors' headed paper. Complain to the Law Society about this practice, which is dubious to say the least, for the reasons given below. Law Society address at bottom of the page.

Any practice liable or intended to mislead the debtor - whether as to the origin or authority of any document or as to any other material matter is likely to be regarded as deceitful or oppressive or otherwise unfair or improper within the meaning of section 25(2)(d) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, whether the practice is unlawful or not.

The Law Society
113 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1PL

You can download a complaint form from the OFT by clicking here or cut and paste this link:

http://www.oft.gov.uk/Adviser/News/debt.htm


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http://www.debthelpuk.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi


Getting letters on solicitors' headed paper from these people? Then complain to:

The Law Society
113 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1PL

Is the debt statute-barred under the Limitations Act? Find out more info on the link here, details below:


http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/docs/cp151apa.pdf