Unpaid invoice

Hello!,

I am currently in the old SABOSS case, that is to say I refused to pay an invoice dating from July. Since then they have not stopped sending me lawsuits, enforcement by a bailiff, etc.. I would like to know if these threats are really real or if they are just threats to scare me?

Thank you!

Hello, just to tell you that as long as you don’t go before the court they cannot seize you, because after going before the court it is the bailiff who handles the case and yes, they can seize everything, including third-party ownership, on salary, but for 100 euros I remain skeptical. Better to arrange something. Best regards, Celine

Hi, given your problem, I had the same thing 3 years ago. Be careful, they're not going to stop, believe me. They’ll set you an deadline—call it an "AIS," okay? You’re forced to pay; it cost me a lot. I saw the woman too, but she took time to respond. Even if you send a registered letter, you’ll still pay two more months; they won’t tell you that. If you work, they can take from your salary; you should know better with them to arrange something possible. But they won’t let you go, believe me. On top of that you’ll pay the fees not given, they’ll give you the total and you pay what you can. Me, two years, but switch subscription, okay? Also part of France Telecom, like I did—group yourself like this into a single bill, okay? That’s the date you don’t miss. Best regards to you, the -wold @à++.

whoa, I didn’t understand anything!

Hello,

I subscribed to various subscriptions and I have different mobile operators (Orange, SFR, etc.), but unfortunately I lost my job and I am completely unable to pay my bills.

If I continue not to pay my bills, what will happen?

- Is prison a risk? My criminal record is clean..
- Is there a risk of a fine? I have no money..
- Is there a risk of dealing with bailiffs? I live with my parents..

Thank you for helping me please.. =)

@jackos91You had to prove that you lost your job in order to terminate the contract, and this is written in the terms and conditions of sale. You should have demonstrated that the job loss caused a decrease in your income (for example by showing your bank statements).
You can try calling them already, telling them that you have been unemployed since you stopped paying your bills

@toinan59Hello, I received an invoice for 420 euros that I will not be able to pay. And I have one more line (account). If I don't pay, will my other line be cut as well? Will I risk problems with my bank?

No, enrollment in the Bank of France's payment incident file only concerns credits and similar items, but not unpaid phone bills.

Pfff, just a bunch of nonsense, Zoulou33. I went to SFR, and when I stopped paying my bills, they only scared me with their letters, but that didn't last long (they gave up!). But then to say that we’re listed at the Bank of France if we don’t pay, that’s just crap!!! Nonsense... but who are they targeting????

We can read some beautiful nonsense on this site at times; before making claims, check if it’s true first!!! Credit bureau listing for a missed payment!!! lol

A bailiff is not a police officer; you won't go through the court, but at the bailiff's office you can only be charged a minimum of 8 euros, he cannot demand more, especially never say which bank you use, and if you are on RSA or other Caf benefits, it’s non-enforceable, it is written at the bottom of your Caf notification. If that happens, bring your notification to the bank and they will unlock your account without fees; only food-related charges are enforceable. On the other hand, are you sure it is a bailiff? because there are also litigations, and that is no longer the same thing—you can send him away without problems; it's only a second accounting service and has no power whatsoever, and even less the right to add charges!!

Hello,
First of all, rest assured, SFR says they will send you the bailiffs, but before they come there must be a judgment. For awareness, someone in my circle stopped paying bills because where they lived the network didn’t work, despite several calls and letters to the SFR customer service, they ignored it and sued “my friend”; she appeared on the day of the hearing but SFR did not. No info in the plaintiff’s file about SFR) the judge ruled in favor of “my friend” and SFR goes away with the court costs charged to her + the €650 invoice they were asking from “my friend”.
For your case, did you send a complaint to SFR customer service? If yes, at the bottom or on the back of your bill you have the address of SFR’s consumer service, you must attach a copy of the letter you sent to customer service as well as their response and you request the consumer service to cancel the bill and to cover the repairs of your phone or the replacement. Also, if the seller wouldn’t replace your phone, the minimum was to send it to after-sales service; you should know that if your phone goes to the sav (service après-vente) 3 times for the same issue, the store must replace the phone; this is part of SFR’s charter. I thus advise you to go to an SFR store for SAV requests. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate, I worked for SFR for 7 1/2 years, I know a thing or two...

@jaf45No need for a judgment when dealing with bailiffs. They can be mandated by the creditor to recover the debt (with costs charged to the debtor) or, in the case of a judgment, mandated by the judiciary if the person still refuses to pay, and that can go far with wage garnishment or bank account seizures.
The only case where no judgment is required for sending in bailiffs and various seizures is the tax authorities for unpaid taxes, traffic fines, or other unpaid amounts.

@madissoneHi there!

So, I received a letter from a bailiff regarding an unpaid bill. They’re asking me to pay an amount of around 1,200 euros. At first it was about 600 euros or so, and in the latest letter they’re asking me to settle quickly before an attachment/saisie on my account. So what should I do, please? I’m freaking out.

Thanks in advance!

Ciao!!! ;)

@sadeonerHi there, so basically I’m a student and I’m financially unable to pay my bill of 1,200-something euros. Do you have an answer you can give me because I’m also freaking out.

No record in the criminal background check either, nor for a bounced check. It remains civil domain and as long as there is no fraud with a appearance before the Tribunal de Grande Instance (Correctional Court) there is no inscription in the criminal record.

You’ll have nothing ;)

I've had this kind of problem and I'm not the first. I know plenty of people like me who didn't pay 300 to 1800 euros. And believe me, it's all show, all of it. I have a subscription; I refused to pay my bills because at the time I had no money. I got threats, red, pink, blue letters from bailiffs, but it's all nonsense. They can't do anything or rather they don't have time to deal with all that, plus with all the cash they rake in. Don't fall into the trap; you should never pay your phone bills. State fines, yes, you end up paying them. The state doesn't let go, but all those private services are bleep and have not the same resources, and it doesn't have the same impact as with the state when people don't pay what they owe. Result: they don't put in the same means.

@momoHello, so about two or three years ago I had my SFR plan changed to a cheaper one, and as soon as I received the first bill I noticed it was 240€ even though I just changed my plan. I called SFR, and at the time they told me it was a mistake—we had charged you twice for your subscription. I asked them to redo the invoice, but they never wanted to; they said I had to pay it first and get reimbursed later. I didn’t want to, so after two or three days of endless calls, or after a week, the line was completely cut and no one could reach me. And then a few months later I received a letter from SFR saying I was their customer, and then I still received bills even though the line was cut. Today I want to subscribe to Bouygues—is that possible or not?

@momoGood evening, I read your reply. I had a question to ask. I received an official summons from a bailiff for an unpaid SFR bill of 880 euros. What do I risk if I do not respond?

@shnit depends where the bailiff is located; if it's too far from your home, call him and tell him you can't move, then he will ask you to reimburse. It depends if you have the means. If you don't have the means, propose him 30 euros per month, that you can't do more. In short, he is likely not to agree, but send the money anyway every month. Transfer or mandate to keep proof if there is a bigger problem.

@tigresse66Hello, I have two Orange mobile and Orange Internet invoices, both 1200. I therefore must pay 2400€; that's impossible for me. I’m not giving any news... but it’s annoying because I can’t take a subscription :( What should I do...