FLY TIPPING

[bigbopper123]

I was sat in my house one day when there was a knock at my door.There was a guy there who said he worked on bahalf of the council and asked if i had any rubish i needed for disposal.He gave his name and i took a discription of his pickup but not the number plate.I asked how much he charged and it was the exact same price as what the council charged.So i said yes so he loaded up his pickup and off he went.I ot back off my holidays only to find that i have been asked to attend the council for an interview about a fly tipping charge.I told them everything and unless they find the person who actualy done it it will be me they will take to court because they found a letter with my name and address on it.The council have admitted there is someone doing this but cant catch him so does this mean rather than look for him they will go the easy route and charge people without knowing ant different.They said i should of asked to se some I.D.Maybe so but does this mean when i get a taxi i should ask to see his badge or when i go to burger king i should ask to see his I.D.I have never been in trouble before and this is starting to get me down.

[VHG]

I am very surprised you dealt with anyone who just knocked on your door (very dangerous).

I am also surprised you left details of your name and address (and maybe other personal details) in stuff you gave a total stanger.

Have you not heard of identity theft?

Did you not see Fraud Squad last night were the police said peoples names and addresses are "sold on" to criminals and scam artitst so they can buy credit cards and get loans using you personal details, or contact you for all sorts of scams.

You better hope it is JUST a fine from the council and not the worry of baliffs knocking on your door in three months time for defaulting on a loan the scammers took out in your name and you knew nothing about.

NEVER deal with anyone who just knocks on your door.

I am afraid in this day and age you have to be careful of EVERY phone call, EVERY email, and EVERY person who knocks on your door.

Read here about identity theft

http://www.identitytheft.org.uk/default.asp

[boxtops]

Unfortunate, bigbopper - but don't you shred any mail with your name and address on it? As VHG says, you are taking a huge risk these days if you don't.
Didn't you have an inkling when he just knocked on the door - unless you'd already asked for the council to call? This is on a par with the guy who contacts you to say he's got left-over tarmac. You just don't do it.

Your argument about seeing people's ID in the situations you quote isn't necessary, those people will be licenced or employed. You have no idea who that bloke was - he could have been anyone. I won't even let the gasman in without seeing ID - let alone pay money to a complete stranger.

owever - it's done - have you taken any legal advice? I think you should.

[Hymie]

Surely the council has compromised their case by admitting that they are aware of someone going round doing what the perpetrator did to you (illegally dump your rubbish). Unless the council intends to prosecute you for failing due diligence in checking that your ‘waste contractor’ was licensed (if required) or that you had made reasonable checks that the person was not a fly-tipper, taking your money.