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Some horrible teenager has given my address to get out of paying for a train ticket

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Al991 · 30/05/2024 11:43

A have got a letter from the train company telling me that my son, whom I’ve never heard of, tried to dodge a ticket and now I need to pay for it. I want to ring them and tell them what’s happened but partner says we shouldn’t engage and should just write return to sender not at this address on the letter. Says if we appeal the fine that’s sort of like saying it’s our fine.

What would be the least ridiculous way to deal with this stupid situation 🙄

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LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood · 30/05/2024 11:47

You definitely need to phone them up and sort it out.

CallThatCloudy · 30/05/2024 11:47

Why would the lettter have come to you though? If its addressed to some non- existent person, I agree with DH, "Not known at this address" is the answer. If its addressed to you, then respond with the facts, not appealing it, tell them its not factual.

MermaidEyes · 30/05/2024 11:46

I agree with your husband, not your issue as it's nothing to do with anyone at your address. Someone more knowledgeable on train fines might disagree though.

MinnieGirl · 30/05/2024 11:46

I would ring them. Say you opened the letter as it was addressed to you but you don’t have a son so clearly someone has given a false address. Much easier to just have a quick chat.

ladybirdsanchez · 30/05/2024 11:45

The time to write 'return to sender, not at this address' is before you open the envelope! I would call them and sort it out.