British Gas sorry for pursuing man over wrong £2,500 bill

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The firm told a man it was sending his details to a debt collector over an incorrect £2,500 bill.

It dropped down in April, but was still £2,500 when he received a message from British Gas which said his details had been passed on to a debt collection agency because he had not paid it.

British Gas was at the centre of a scandal last year when it emerged debt agents working for the energy supplier had broken into vulnerable people's homes to force-fit prepayment meters.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Details Told Spink Supplier Rates Collection British Debt Bill Energy

Source Website Secure: Yes (HTTPS)

News Sentiment: Neutral

Fact Checked: Legitimate

Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2024-06-23 @ 10:30:28 (1 weeks ago)

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News Source URL: bbc.com

Language: English

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