Scott & Co Sheriff Officers
Scott & Co Sheriff Officers
We Can Help You Stop Scott & Co Sheriff Officers
Who Are Scott & Co Sheriff Officers?
Scott & Co are Scotland’s largest Sheriff Office. Their individual Sheriffs and Messenger-at-Arms are authorised by the courts to enforce court orders. As a result of this, if you attempt to prevent them from doing their jobs, you could be held in comtempt of court.
What Types of Debt Do They Collect?
- Council Tax
- Business Rates
- Benefit Overpayments
How Do Scott & Co Operate?
When pursuing your debt, Scott & Co will take the following steps:
You will be issued with a ‘Charge to pay’ or ‘Charge for Payment’. This is a letter that instructs you to pay your debt within 14 days.
Ideally, this is the time to act! If you cannot afford to pay the debt then contact us either by clicking here or call us on 0800 989 0137 We can get the Sheriff to stop!
If you fail to pay the debt within the 14 day period, the Sheriff will move on to their second step which could mean:
Sheriff may also attempt to gain an ‘Attachment of Goods Order’. This allows the Sheriff to seize your property in order to sell it and use the money to pay all or part of your debt.
Visit our Sheriff information page to find out more.
How Can We Help?
Being contacted by a Sheriff like Scott & Co can be incredibly stressful and upsetting. If you have had a phone call or received a letter informing you that a Sheriff may be visiting your house or place of work, then don’t panic! We can help.
By entering into a Debt Solution like a Trust Deed or Debt Arrangement Scheme you can avoid having your wages, earnings or bank account arrested and your money taken.
Instead, you could have affordable monthly repayments and you can keep your possessions and property. At the end of your 48 month term, any unsecured debt outstanding will be written off, leaving you debt free and able to make a fresh start.
Scott & Co Contact Details
Trust Deed Information and Guides
What Is A Trust Deed?
Only available to residents of Scotland, a Trust Deed is a legally binding, formal debt solution. It is designed for people who are struggling with debts of £5,000 or over.
Is A Trust Deed Right For You?
Whether a Trust Deed is right for you or not will largely depend on your personal situation e.g. debt level, number of creditors, affordability etc.
Does A Trust Deed Have Fees?
Setting up a Trust Deed does incur some costs; however, you will not be expected to pay anything up front at the beginning of the arrangement and there will be no surprise costs at the end of the arrangement.
How Does A Trust Deed Work?
A Trust Deed is a debt solution where you agree with your creditors to pay all or part of your debts. This agreement is set up and managed by a Trustee, who will receive an agreed monthly payment from you and will divide it amongst your creditors.
How Do I Apply For A Trust Deed?
Signing up to a debt solution is a significant event in your life, so it is important to gather as much information as possible, so you can make an informed decision.
Trust Deed Pros and Cons
Like things in life, Trust Deeds carry with with them benefits and things to consider. Take a look at our article to find out whether a Trust Deed is right for you.
Trust Deeds – Which Debts Can Be Included?
Many kinds of debts can be included in a Trust Deed. They are limited to unsecured debts but by solving your unsecured debt problems, you may find paying any secured debt much easier.
