Hey there,
so when i was going home from work i usually walk through zellers. When i was in zellers i met my friend and she insisted to hang out with her to window shop. so i did. As we were leaving, one of the LP agents stopped us and told us to come to the office. Apperantly my friend had stolen something previously and because of her i got in trouble too. well just today i got a letter from Patrick K. Martin, stating that i owe them $595 for their time, loses and etc... i googled his name i came across a blog and many people who were in the sam situation ignored the letter and decided not to pay it off, because its a scam. and that they never follow up anyways. i dont know what to do?!! I clearly cant afford almost $600 before september 26th. should i ignore it or what?? i need help please!!
Re: Got tagged along a friend shoplifting at Store name (Can
Civil Demand is law and failure to pay can have many negative impacts. I agree many ignore these letters and nothing happens. No one here can promise that will be case with you. However I do have some questions
Did your friend steal on that day?
Were you with him entire time you were in store?
Were you aware of theft?
Re: Got tagged along a friend shoplifting at Store name (Can
Ya i was with her at the store and no i didnt know that she had stolen something, until after we got approached by the LP. But isnt it true that they need to send in a court order to actually make me pay for it and take me to court...
and its absolutely unfair that they want me to pay them $600 in like 21 days... !!
Re: Got tagged along a friend shoplifting at Store name (Can
Some states here in US wont allow you to press charges and seek Civil Demand both (only a few) What the laws are in your neck of the woods I cannot say. What I can say is the request is legal. Were Police called and do you have a pending court date?
Re: Got tagged along a friend shoplifting at Store name (Can
no, i wasnt charged or anything. i dont have a criminal record, but my friend did as she was the one who stole. But the only thing i m worried about is this stupid civil demand letter that i recieved few days ago to pay them $600, for nothing. and thats wat i m worried about. Because this is not easy money for me and i dont really wanna just give away $600 if i dont have to give it...
Re: Got tagged along a friend shoplifting at Store name (Can
If you ignore the letter they can file suit and that after they triple fine. They can also send a negative report to credit reporting agencies as well. Not to mention if they choose they can file the criminal charges not filed at time. Its your call are you a gambler?
