01782971403 – Who Called? Stop Advantis Debt
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For free & impartial money advice you can visit MoneyHelper. We work with The Debt Advice Service who provide information about your options. This isn’t a full fact-find, some debt solutions may not be suitable in all circumstances, ongoing fees might apply & your credit rating may be affected.
Did you receive a call from 01782971403? This is the number of Advantis, a debt collection company.
If you’re unsure why they contacted you or how to handle it, don’t worry; you’re at the right place for answers. Every month, more than 170,000 people visit our website seeking guidance on debt matters.
In this article, we’ll help you:
- Find out why Advantis is calling you.
- Decide if you should ignore 01782971403.
- Learn how to deal with Advantis collectors.
- Understand if your debt is too much.
- And explore legal ways to write off debt.
Nearly half of the people who deal with debt collection agencies have experienced harassment or aggression1, and even our team knows how it feels when debt collectors are on your heels.
We understand and want to help you learn how to handle Advantis and its debt collection calls.
Let’s get started!
Why am I being called by 01782971403?
Should I ignore 01782971403?
We always recommend responding to debt collectors – even just to question the debt’s validity.
Keep in mind that you have the right to request proof of the debt. They have to prove it or they can’t charge you.
» TAKE ACTION NOW: Fill out the short debt form
Your Rights With Debt Collectors
Understanding your rights when dealing with Advantis or any other debt collection agency is crucial.
That’s why we’ve prepared this table that explains what debt collectors are allowed to do. If you’d like to learn more about your rights, make sure to check out our detailed guide.
Debt Collectors Can | But They Can’t |
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Contact you by phone or mail. | Call you after 9pm or before 8am. |
Conduct home visits (on rare occasions) and knock on your door. | Forbily enter your home, or stay if you ask them to leave. |
Threaten to take you to court by suing you for payment on a debt. | Harrass you, including threats of violence, repeated calls and visits, or abusive language. |
Negotiate a debt settlement. Tip: make sure to get this new arrangement in writing. | Visit your workplace. |
Access your bank account, but only after a court judgment has been made. | Take anything from your home or threaten to do so. |
Sell your debt. | Speak to other people about your debt without your permission. |
Contact you frequently. | Keep doing so if you request that they reduce communications. |
How a debt solution could help
Some debt solutions can:
- Stop nasty calls from creditors
- Freeze interest and charges
- Reduce your monthly payments
A few debt solutions can even result in writing off some of your debt.
Here’s an example:
Situation
Monthly income | £2,504 |
Monthly expenses | £2,345 |
Total debt | £32,049 |
Monthly debt repayments
Before | £587 |
After | £158 |
£429 reduction in monthly payments
If you want to learn what debt solutions are available to you, click the button below to get started.