01133508520 – Who Called? Stop IMFS Debt

Are you confused about a call from 01133508520? This number belongs to IMFS Debt Collection, a company that recovers debts from credit cards, store cards, current accounts, and loans.

We know this can be concerning, but don’t worry, we’re here to help. Each month, over 170,000 people visit our website for guidance on matters like this.

In this piece, we’ll talk about:

• Why you’re being called by 01133508520
• Ways to reduce some IMFS debt
• If ignoring debt collectors is a good idea

A recent survey by StepChange UK found that 83% of 1794 clients had at least one creditor who didn’t consider their vulnerabilities.¹ Some of us have even experienced this firsthand.

We’re here to share our knowledge and help you handle debt collectors. Let’s dive in!

Why are you being called by 01133508520?

We have a more detailed guide on IMFS, which you can find here.

IMFS call debtors from various different numbers. The main reasons they call people are:

1. To collect payment – They’re trying to collect payments as swiftly and as hassle-free as possible. In an ideal world for them, you would be able to fulfill the entire sum of the debt right there on the spot by card payment or at least to organise ongoing monthly payments.
   
2. To gather information – Stepchange reports a 25% year-on-year rise in average unsecured debt, reaching £13,941 in 2022 ². So, it’s common to struggle with debt. If that’s your case, and you are completely unable to pay the debt, the next step is for IMFS to gather as much key information from you as possible. They want to know what your income is, what your expenses are, and whether you could sell anything of value to cover your debt.
   
3. To intimidate you – Debt collectors will consistently call you from alternative numbers to 01133508520 at any time of day between 6am and 9pm to try and get hold of you. This commitment to retrieving the debt can be very intimidating if you don’t know how to act in response.

Your Rights With Debt Collectors

It’s common for debt collectors to try to intimidate you. However, it’s crucial that you understand your rights to prevent any unwanted situations.

We’ve put together this simple table that explains what debt collectors can and can’t do. If you’d like to learn more about your rights and receive advice, be sure to check out our detailed guide.

Should you ignore Debt Collectors?

We always recommend responding to debt collectors — even just to question the debt’s validity.

You have the right to request proof of the debt. They have to prove it, or they can’t charge you.

You can watch this video to learn what’s allowed as per the law and what you can do to avoid exploitation by these debt collectors:

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How to handle IMFS Collectors (01133508520)? 

We’ve written an extensive article on how to deal with IMFS Debt Collection – make sure to check it out for more information!

IMFS Debt Collection Contact Details

References

1. StepChange Creditor and Debt Collector Conduct
2. StepChange Personal debt in the UK Statistics