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Florencelatsy · 15/04/2025 17:08

I've been off on long term sickness and was looking at courses to do when I felt better and was back at work.
I enquired about one which had no price on it. I gave my work email address and even though I've been checking periodically, this email went to spam.
I've had a call today to say I booked on a course in May and need to pay the invoice of £2k.
I can't go, don't want to go and can't pay the £2k.
They say they will chase up with debt collectors and I should of cancelled in 14 days, back when I enquired in Feb.
Surely this can't be legal?!! The terms a cs say I should of acknowledged the booking, which I didn't and can cancel within 2 weeks, which I have done? I've messaged them this and they are still saying I need to pay!! Help!
Aibu - Yes pay
Ainbu - Don't pay

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Florencelatsy · 15/04/2025 17:31

The company has good reviews and is on LinkedIn?
I gave my work email so even though I've been checking as it went to spam I didn't see it?
After checking today after a phone call from them I have about 10 emails asking for payment but I've had a bounceback email saying I was off ill?
I thought I'd just enquired but if I did book onto it it was because it had no price details so I assumed it was free?
It does seem very odd about debt collectors and its not due to happen until mid May so plenty of time to cancel?

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Jabberwok · 15/04/2025 17:17

It's a spam, don't pay them, report to action fraud. You would have been asked to pay a deposit or received info through the post if it were real. Have you googled the company? Are there any reviews?

Even if they are legit, which I highly doubt, it's strange they are threatening debt collectors for a course that hasn't happened yet...

nomas · 15/04/2025 17:13

They can’t book you on a course without your agreement.

Tell them to stop harassing you or you will contact the police and Trading Standards.

Then report them to Trading Standards.

dementedpixie · 15/04/2025 17:10

Did you ask to be booked on the course or were you asking about availability?

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