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I cant wait to receive my receipt. I do feel relieved and i learnt a hard lesson, that in life you have to take responsibility, for travel plans ive told all my friends the seriousness of it.
Yea i cant belive it was £50. Reading other peoples threads i thought it wpuld be more.
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It was for £50
May be he meant this was a warning. But he dis say he would put a stop to a prosecution letter being sent to me. I would receive a receipt in the post.
Im just glad this got sorted out early.
Hi all
The matter has been settled spoke to a really nice guy on the phone.
I paid an amount which is a penalty warning.
I am happy about that to make this all go away.
Thanks for everyones advise
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I told the solicitor who said that...
Hi all,
A solicitor agrees. I would rather just settle this out of court. I learnt my lesson check validity of ticket before travel.
Im not sure how many people have been in my situation?! But its so stressful and my life feels at a standstill.
Yes it is difficult to get people to spell my name. No one can spell it first time around.
I think people should be given the benefit of the doubt if they give shortened names. Its still their name. In my case i was asked i need to provide my full name so i did. I dont understand how its...
Hi Dave,
I understand what you have said. But honestly i have nothing to hide. If this goes to court i can prove everything i have said. If the toc want to prosecute me after they have read my letter then i take comfort in knowing that i have not lied. If i am sent a summons then i most...
no you wont be able to use it on any utility bill.
you have to give your full name.
anyway when i was asked for my full name i gave it. thus its irrelevant as i was not under any caution or threat to give it, i was just stupid enough to not know the severity of the issue and did not know my...
hi Dave,
it is true i have it on my email as my address and social media. legally i cannot use it on bank, passport etc. but for everyday stuff i use it.
it does not say under which act they intend to prosecute
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i have written a letter that i intend to send them asap. I just want this whole situation to be over. One little mistake has resulted in endless stress.
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Hi Dave
It's Says Notice of prosecution to prosecute
And that I must reply to the letter in 21 days
My alleged offence
Giving a false name
Entering a train for the purpose of travelling without a ticket entitling travel
It's asking me for a response. I'm scared I might...
No he did not make a phonecall. I gave it right at the beginning. By the time he made a 'phone call' he had the correct full name
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Also I received a letter with the intention to prosecute
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