By Sharon Mai for Dailymail.Com

Published: 01:05 EDT, March 23, 2024 | Updated: 01:05 EDT, March 23, 2024

Bianca Censori ditched her recent show-stopping ensembles for a tamer look as she stepped out with Kanye West in West Hollywood on Friday.

The Australian-born architect, 29 – whose father recently demanded that both she and the rapper, 46, fly to Australia to address her X-rated outfits – held hands with West as they looked at studio spaces together.

Censori opted for a less revealing look that consisted of a figure-hugging white bodysuit held up with thin straps that wrapped around her shoulders.

She also donned a pair of white lace tights and white open-toed heels to match the color scheme of the ensemble.

Bianca easily carried a small black bag in which she could store a few items she would need during the excursion.

Her short, dark locks were styled into a sleek ponytail, ensuring no loose strands fell on her face.

Bianca chose to wear dainty silver ear cuffs, but didn’t add any other statement jewelry.

Kanye dressed in a monochrome look for the outing by wearing black baggy pants and a black hooded sweatshirt.

The Heartless hitmaker also wore a pair of black Nike sneakers that were tied with laces and added a few shades of black for a finishing touch.

The couple, who turned heads with Bianca’s very daring outfits, were spotted holding hands as they visited a few studios in the city.

At one point, West was also seen leading Censori to a parked vehicle and opening the door for the architect.

Their outing comes a day after Kanye – who also goes by Ye – uploaded a short film of Bianca lying in a huge bed while scrolling on her phone.

She held up the device to partially hide her face while wearing an ensemble she apparently wore last week – which consisted of a pink corset-style top and white lace tights.

The short video is currently the only post on his main Instagram page – and he has also chosen not to add a caption to his 20.3 million followers.

Earlier this week, sources told DailyMail.com that both the rapper and Bianca have been asked by her father, Leo, to fly to Australia to ease concerns about her latest X-rated makeover.

“Kanye has been invited to go to Australia and Bianca is hesitant to make it happen because she knows how her father will react,” the insider said.

“Her father still plans to talk to Kanye, and Leo will not be intimidated by Kanye’s power or control. No one expects this to be all rainbows and family portraits.”

Censori’s mother, Alexandra, had recently flown to Los Angeles to assess the situation for herself and “rescue” her daughter.

“Bianca’s father wasn’t necessarily happy about his wife’s visit to see their daughter because he feels like she has enabled Bianca to keep doing what she does,” the source continued.

“Yes, Bianca dressed provocatively while her mother was there, but that was nothing compared to some of the outfits she wore before and after the visit.”

Kanye West is being urged to spend time with his wife Bianca Censori’s father in Australia, according to sources, who claim the architect is ‘hesitant’ to face her father’s wrath over her near-nude outfits and controversial relationship with the rapper.

DailyMail.com previously reported that Bianca’s father Leo was keen to confront his son-in-law – who married the Australian designer in December 2022 – just a month after finalizing his divorce from ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

Now Leo has reportedly requested that Kanye fly to Australia to meet him after his wife expressed fears about his “intimidating” attitude during her visit earlier this month.

“Kanye has been invited to go to Australia and Bianca is hesitant to make it happen because she knows how her father will react,” a source told DailyMail.com exclusively.

“Her father still plans to talk to Kanye, and Leo will not be intimidated by Kanye’s power or control. No one expects this to be all rainbows and family portraits.”

The demand comes after Bianca’s mother Alexandra flew to the US with the intention of ‘saving’ her child, but apparently failed to reach the couple.

“Bianca’s father wasn’t necessarily happy about his wife’s visit to see their daughter because he feels like she has enabled Bianca to keep doing what she does,” the insider continued.

“Yes, Bianca dressed provocatively while her mother was there, but that was nothing compared to some of the outfits she wore before and after the visit.”

Since her mother’s departure, Bianca has made headlines with her striking fashion choices.

Earlier this week, she showed off her bare bottom in a metallic silver micro mini skirt and thong, which she teamed with a triangle bikini top.

In another explicit outfit, she wore sheer, neon green tights, which she paired with a skimpy beige tube top.

The outfit became even more X-rated when her husband pulled down her pantyhose to reveal the top of her bum.

Bianca’s father is said to be disappointed by Alexandra’s inability to help her daughter see through Kanye’s influence, with the source adding: “Alexandra wanted to do this on her own and her father was under the impression that she was going to talk to her about how she introduces himself.

“She was so caught up in the attention and fame of it all that she became somewhat intimidated by Kanye’s influence.”

Earlier this month, Alexandra reportedly flew out “to see for herself” if her daughter is in control of her life.

“Bianca’s mother had to see it for herself after Bianca told her family she had this under control,” a source told DailyMail.com. ‘This was a great opportunity for Alexandra to spend time with Bianca and assess the situation for herself.’

The insider continued, “Alexandra was calm, believing she was coming to save her daughter. But this is not the case. Since the release of Vultures, Kanye has started to turn things around in the sense that he isn’t going on as many unhinged rants.

‘He also knows how to sweet talk a mother. This was a really good experience, and everyone is so relieved to see her with Alexandra.”

Alexandra’s visit came days after sources told DailyMail.com that Bianca had insisted to her loved ones that she was not being coerced by her husband as many feared.

“Bianca has spoken to her family and she has been telling her friends the same thing since she was last home, which is that she knows what she is doing and she has this under control,” they said.

The architectural designer does indeed seem to have a goal in mind when it comes to what she will do with her new level of fame, and she is said to be making smart investments in her marriage.

While many believe the rising fashion star has simply become the Grammy winner’s “trophy wife,” Bianca has long been someone who worked with Kanye to build his empire.

In addition to leading the architecture for Kanye’s Yeezy brand, Bianca is listed as joint officer and manager of Oxpaha LLC, which Kanye founded in October 2023, as of November 2020.

“She has invested a lot in her marriage to Kanye and her plan is starting to become clear,” the source continued.

“She owns his clothing line, his music — she’s the only model in his latest video and on the cover of Vultures — his real estate investments, and more,” the insider added.

‘She’s a very smart woman and it seems she’s as involved in her outrageous outfits as he is.

“She’s always been daring, but she knows this is her minute and her minute won’t last forever.”

Kanye and Bianca have made significant moves through Oxpaha, with all of Kanye’s recent trademark applications – including garments used for his album release – filed under the company.

A 7,000-square-foot commercial building on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, which he is believed to use as a multi-use unit for his Yeezy fashion and music businesses, was also purchased last year under Oxpaha.

Bianca was given special power of attorney for the real estate deal, highlighting her importance within the rapper’s business activities.

She was also listed as a business partner in the VZW Acquisition Group for years before she first came into contact with Kanye.

In December, Leo and Alexandra were said to have worried that their daughter was simply a rebound in the wake of Kanye’s divorce from Kim Kardashian – which was finalized in November 2022, less than a month before he married Bianca.

Bareilly Inspector General of Police Rakesh Kumar said the suspect is between 25 and 30 years old and he will reveal his details after further investigation.

Badaun (Uttar Pradesh): A day after two children were mercilessly hacked to death in Baba Colony of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, the father of the deceased children said on Wednesday that the accused demanded Rs 5,000 and that he was not aware of the exact intentions of the people behind the had committed a crime.

“I was not aware of the meeting (of the suspect). He (the suspect) tried to run away, but the police caught him. There were two people. I live outside. We had no interaction with them before. We don’t know why this happened,” he said.

#WATCH | Budaun double murder case | The father of the deceased children says: “I was not aware of the meeting (of the suspect)… He (the suspect) tried to run away, but the police caught him. There were two people. I live outside… We had no interaction with them before. We are… pic.twitter.com/6ClSXlWCmC

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2024

Speaking to ANI, SSP Badaun said the deceased’s family has also named the suspect’s brother, who is on the run.

“The suspect Sajid entered the house yesterday around 7.30 pm and went to the terrace where the children were playing. He attacked and killed the two children. He then came downstairs where the crowd tried to stop him, but he escaped. Police teams swung into action when they learned that the suspect had escaped. The suspect shot at the police and was killed in retaliatory fire. The murder weapon and revolver have been recovered. In the FIR, the family of the deceased children have also named the accused’s brother, Javed. Teams are trying to find him and he will be arrested soon. According to the family, the suspect had demanded Rs 5,000 from the father of the deceased children,” he said.

Meanwhile, police officers and security personnel held a flag march this morning in the city where the incident took place.

Earlier, Bareilly Inspector General of Police Rakesh Kumar said the suspect is between 25 and 30 years old. After further investigation we will release their information.

Meanwhile, heavy police security was deployed at Baba Colony near Mandi Samiti outpost as locals protested against the gruesome double murder.

District Magistrate of Badaun (DM) Manoj Kumar said some people became agitated after the incident and they were asked to maintain peace. Talking about the victims, the DM said.

(With inputs from ANI)

WHEN Stephen Fellows opened a letter from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) demanding he pay back £1,100, he assumed it was a scam.

The note stated that he had received too much money when he claimed the child tax credit and that he had to pay it back within 30 days or it would be passed on to collection agencies.

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This is despite the fact that it has been almost 20 years since the benefit was claimed, which has now been replaced by Universal Credit.

The 66-year-old retiree stopped claiming child tax credits more than fifteen years ago when the eldest of his four children completed full-time education.

Stephen, from Chester, immediately contacted the tax authorities to check if the letter was genuine – and was stunned when they confirmed it was.

He was sure that he had never paid too much and that he could not unexpectedly raise so much money.

“We have always acted honestly in our dealings with HMRC,” he said.

“I suffer from Parkinson’s disease and this ordeal has sent my anxiety through the roof.”

Stephen contacted The Sun asking for help on how to proceed as he was terrified of debt collectors turning up at his door, despite having no idea how he owed the money.

Government departments, including HMRC, have the right to ask customers for a refund if they have paid too much.

The general time limit for collecting a debt in England and Wales is six years under the Limitation Act, but unfortunately according to HMRC this rule does not apply to tax credits.

However, they need to ensure this is done fairly, and a 30 day notice period to come up with a lump sum hardly seems reasonable.

These departments also sometimes make mistakes, so it is always worth asking if any claims for money owed can be double-checked.

After The Sun spoke to HMRC, it emerged that the taxman had indeed made a mistake in Stephen’s case.

Investigations into his claim revealed that he owed nothing at all and that he should never have received the letter asking for the money to be refunded.

HMRC has now canceled Stephen’s debt and offered him £100 compensation for the stress caused by the mistake.

An HMRC spokesperson said: “We have apologized to Mr Fellows and confirmed that he does not need to take any further action as the debt has been written off.

“We also sent him reparations.”

Stephen is relieved that he doesn’t owe any money, but his case is alarming.

If he hadn’t asked The Sun to intervene, he probably would have just paid the money back.

Who knows if the taxman would ever have realized his mistake?

And how many other people have wrongly paid back money they never owed?

Earlier this year, The Sun helped a pensioner battle the DWP after he was asked to pay back £22,000 for a mistake he apparently made on his pension application six years ago.

After we intervened, an investigation revealed that the error was due to a staff error at the DWP and his debt had been written off.

If you are asked to pay back money you don’t think you owe, write to us

The Sun is now calling on anyone who has received an unexpected overpayment claim from HMRC or the DWP and would like to have it investigated to contact us.

Write to our Consumer Champion: Laura Purkess The Sun, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF or email her at squeezeteam@thesun.co.uk.

Tell us why you think you don’t owe the money and include your full name and case reference number. It can also help to share your social security number.

How to Dispute an Overpayment of a Tax Credit

If you wish to dispute a claim for overpayment of tax relief yourself, you will need to contact HMRC directly.

The most direct way is to complete a dispute form online – go to: gov.uk/government/publications/tax-credits-overpayment-tc846.

If you are unable to use the online form, you can print a form and send it to HMRC using the link above.

Explain in your form why you are disputing the overpayment and state your citizen service number (NI) and your partner’s NI number if you are jointly and severally liable.

If you need to repay the money but need more time to pay, call the tax credit payment helpline on 0345 302 1429.

During the conversation you must mention your tax credit reference number.

To notify HMRC online you will need a Government Gateway account.

To register for an account you will need your NI number and two of the following details:

• a valid British passport
• a British driving license with photo card
• a pay slip from the past three months, or a P60 from your employer
• details of a tax credit claim
• data from a self-declaration tax return
• your credit information

To get started, visit: gov.uk/log-in-register-hmrc-online-services.

Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori was on stepmom duty on Sunday night as she stepped out with his daughter North West, 10, in Paris, France.

Bianca, 29, was unusually covered up for the dinner outing with the eldest child of Kanye, 46, and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, 43.

Bianca and her stepdaughter North were seen enjoying bonding time together as they headed to fast food spot Popeyes and then made another fast food stop at McDonalds.

North sported a a Vultures Volume 1 emblazoned crewneck – in support of her father’s new album – as Bianca looked unrecognizable in an oversized black jacket layered over a dress and tights.

Her more demure look could be due to Kim – with the SKIMS founder reportedly warning Kanye to tell his new wife to ‘cover up’ while around their four children. 

Bianca paired the covered up look with her newly dyed brunette locks slicked back and minimal makeup.

North, who also wore a furry hat, held hands with her stepmom while on their food outing together, and smiled and laughed with her as they chatted inside the eatery. 

Their food run immediately after North joined dad Kanye onstage at Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday. 

Kanye was on stage at the arena celebrating the released of his album Vultures Volume 1 – when daughter North joined him. 

Bianca has paraded around the world with Kanye in barely-there looks, including completely sheer tops flashing her bra-less cleavage to wearing a clear raincoat while nude underneath. 

Most recently, Bianca sported a loose fitting bodysuit and no bottoms – complete with open sides that revealed her bra-less cleavage.

The eye-catching look also revealed her backside – as it was designed to be a cheeky look.

She wore a similar looks weeks prior while attending a Super Bowl after party – and was seen attempting to cover up her bra-free look with her hands. 

‘Kim instructed Kanye to never let Bianca dress like that around the kids,’ a source exclusively told DailyMail.com.

‘She is truly surprised that Kanye would let his wife leave the house like that,’ the insider added. 

Kim and Bianca are said to have an amicable relationship – and is just not a fan of her parading her risque fashion choices in front of her and Kanye’s four kids.

Kim and Kanye share North, Chicago, six, Saint, eight, and Psalm, four.

While around Kim and Kanye’s kids, Bianca has dressed more demurely.

In December, Bianca was seen holding Chicago in her arms while stepping out in Miami; Bianca wore a calf-length leather jacket and red boots.

During the same month, Bianca was seen with Kanye and North at Disneyland; Bianca wore a skintight cream colored jumpsuit – which was a noticeably covered up look for her. 

Last week, Kim sparked criticism after her daughter North shared a now-deleted TikTok post that featured a drawing of stepmom Bianca in an almost-nude ensemble.

Followers of Kim and North’s joint TikTok account were shocked by the post, which appeared to be a list of things that North was ‘grateful’ for – including her father’s controversial new album Vultures 1, that has been pulled from Apple Music.

Kim manages the account, which is called @kimandnorth.

One concerned fan wrote online: ‘Let the girl be a little innocent!’ 

Kanye’s album, which was released on February 10, was also something North said she was grateful for, as well as specifically one song he has called Carnival – which contains X-rated lyrics. 

The joint TikTok page usually features Kim and North dancing or having fun mom/daughter interactions.

Kanye’s joint album with Ty Dolla Sign features Kanye wearing all black with Bianca, 29, turned away from him – only wearing a sheer panel over her backside – and no underwear – along with boots.

The note, which was dated February 13, 2024, had the title: ‘What are 3 things your [sic] grateful for today?’

North answered: ‘I am grateful for the VULTURES 1 album because it is insanely good.’

The noted continued: ‘I am also grateful for the black vultures because if vultures weren’t alive this amazing album wouldn’t have come out.’

‘Lastly, I am grateful for the song Carnival,’ she ended the note.

The song Carnival features very X-rated lyrics including: ‘Head so good, she a honor roll/ She ride that d**k like a carnival.’

‘I done f****d her in the Rolls/ I done pulled up in the Ghost’ is another lyric, as well as references to Bill Cosby and R. Kelly – both of whom were accused of sexual assault allegations.

R.Kelly is currently serving a 31-year prison sentence from sex trafficking charges that includes allegations involving minors and federal racketeering.

The song also references Taylor Swift, whom Kanye has been feuding ever since he interrupted her acceptance speech during the MTV VMAs in 2009.

North is featured on the song Talking/Once Again as she raps alongside dad and Ty Dolla Sign.

She is also featured in the music video for the song with her dad.

In January 2022, Kanye said in one of his rants that he wasn’t comfortable with North being on social media.

Kanye told Hollywood Unlocked in 2022, ‘Tell her don’t have my daughter wearing lipstick on TikTok and don’t have her on TikTok at all if I don’t approve that, and I said it after it was done without me knowing, and it happened again. 

‘So I feel like there’s some poking the bear, trying to antagonize me or create this, like, “crazy” narrative. Because to say someone is crazy, they’re trying to take the power away and do anything to get people to not pay attention to me.’ 

Kim responded in an Instagram Stories post in February 2022, saying that her ex was trying to control and manipulate her with the public statement about TikTok.

‘As the parent who is the main provider and caregiver for our children,’ she said, ‘I am doing my best to protect our daughter while also allowing her to express her creativity in the medium that she wishes with adult supervision – because it brings her happiness.’

She continued: ‘Divorce is difficult enough on our children and Kanye’s obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation so negatively and publicly is only causing further pain for all.’

During Kim and Kanye’s marriage, Kim was asked to change her outfits if he felts like she was showing too much skin.

He heavily influenced her fashion choices during their seven-year marriage. 

‘Kanye did the same thing he is doing with Bianca to Kim throughout their marriage. The difference is that when Kanye dressed Kim, he was respected as a person – as an artist,’ the source said. 

‘Unfortunately, Kim knows what Bianca is going through – but she feels Bianca should have known what she was getting into,’ the insider added. 

Kim filed for divorce in February 2021 just before what would have been the pair’s seventh wedding anniversary.

Kardashian, who was represented by divorce attorney Laura Wasser, was declared legally single March 2022 while in the midst of a hot and heavy romance with now-ex boyfriend SNL alum Pete Davidson. 

In November 2022, Kim and Kanye’s divorce was finalized, with Kanye agreeing to pay $200,000 a month in child support and equal custody.

Kim said in a previous episode of the Kardashians: ‘Kanye has always dressed me. In the early 2000s, he would literally just send me random emails with all these looks and what my style should be.

And if Kim disagreed with his opinion, he told her: ‘You are my wife, and it affects me when you’re pictures are too sexy.’

Kanye also called her SKIMS brand ‘over sexualized.’ 

She also revealed that Kanye also had criticism for her Met Gala outfit she wore in 2019 – Thierry Mugler corset gown that looked like she was emerging from the water.

She said he called her corset ‘a form of underwear’ the night before the Met Gala. 

Kanye married Yeezy architect Bianca in January 2023 in what was thought a non-legal wedding as it appeared they did not file a marriage certificate.

However in mid-October 2023, it was reported that they did in fact get legally married and that it took place last year due to ‘religious reasons,’ per Us Weekly.

Bianca’s parents are said to be ‘mortified’ at seeing their daughter in racy looks. 

‘Her family and friends are mortified because it just keeps getting worse and worse,’ a source told DailyMail.com after Bianca stepped out in a clear raincoat while nude underneath.

‘Bianca clearly doesn’t realize that what she wore isn’t only disgusting and setting a  bad example, but she is also potentially breaking the law.’

‘Meanwhile, Kanye is covered up with five layers of clothes and when his wife looked chilly while naked and wrapped in plastic he didn’t so much as offer her one of his capes,’ the insider added.

‘Her parents are so distressed over this because they do not recognize her. She would not be doing this unless she was being controlled,’ the source told DailyMail.com. 

Adding: ‘He continues to lock her in by giving her more stake and ownership over various projects that he has going on, including the clothing.’ 

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By Sadie Whitelocks for Dailymail.com

Published: 1:18 PM EST, February 20, 2024 | Updated: 2:13 PM EST, February 20, 2024

A WOMAN had a date so awful that she permanently deleted Hinge when it ended.

She explained that her date's demands to wear a specific outfit in her social media photos were just one of the few things that put her off.

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Ariel (@arielsimone_xo) shared the bad date story in a TikTok video.

She called it her “worst date ever,” so much so that she decided to never use the dating app Hinge again.

“I deleted my Hinge account after this, I highly recommend it,” she said.

While putting on makeup to go out, she explained that her date had asked her out on a bowling date.

“I should have known this was a red flag. This guy literally went on my Instagram from years ago and took an old photo of me in heels and a hat,” she said.

“[He] was like 'Can you wear this to the bowling alley? I think this photo is a fly. You wear heels, you wear a hat, and I want you to be a real flyer.'

“I'm like, I don't even know where this outfit is. This was years ago. I haven't worn this outfit in forever and we're going bowling. I want to be chill, I want to wear some sneakers and jeans.”

Her date criticized her outfit after her response and was very unhappy when she showed up in the outfit of her choice.

“I walk up and I say 'Hey, what's up, I'm Ariel' and the first thing he does is say 'You're really small', so straight. He looked me up and down. No 'hey' ', no 'nice to meet you'' she said.

After the insult, her date walked away to get bowling shoes.

“It immediately turns me on because I've never in my life had a man tell me I was short and complain about it, usually men like it,” she said.

As the two tried to document their bowling game, her date was still furious about her outfit.

“He said, 'You could have looked like flying, like I want my girls to look like flying, and that's not what you're wearing,'” she said.

To make matters worse, Ariel was annoyed by how aggressive he became.

“He asks me questions like, 'Where are you from? Where did you grow up?' really aggressive and I'm thinking bro, what's wrong with this guy?” she said.

“Then he goes off on a tangent about how small I am.”

Ariel stands up for herself and tells her date that other men liked her height.

“He said, 'Yes, I don't like it, I don't like it at all,'” she said.

Her date kept criticizing her the entire time.

“I throw the ball and he says, 'You're not really good at this. You're bad,' and he grabs the ball from me,” she said.

At that point, Ariel decided she had had enough and ended the date early using the work day as an excuse.

Although she was relieved to be away from the disastrous date, she was shocked when that wasn't the end of it.

“I get home and before I get a chance to block him… he calls me and he blows up my phone and he asks me to come over and I'm like, this guy is mentally ill,” she said.

“I blocked him and deleted my Hinge and then I never came back to Hinge because it scarred me for life.”

People thought she should have left the date much earlier than she did.

“You gave him too many chances. In between the outfit request he would have been blocked…and then the short comment…blocked!!” said one commenter.

“I would have reversed the dip.”

“The way my mouth dropped lower as you continued, I would fight,” said another.

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FAMILIES struggling with debt are being pushed to the brink by unscrupulous bailiffs who bully and intimidate at the door.

Debt collection agencies are putting pressure on people in financial need by not adhering to strict rules, consumer organizations warn.

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Simon Trevethick, of debt advice charity StepChange, said: “We regularly receive reports of bailiffs misrepresenting their powers, using aggressive and intimidating tactics and treating vulnerable people unfairly.”

Here's Harriet Cooke's guide on how to deal with agents trying to recoup money. . .

If you have not paid a bill, municipalities can pass the debt on to bailiffs to recover the money.

Private companies can also call on bailiffs if they have issued a judgment against you.

Depending on the debt to be collected, different types of bailiffs exist.

But everyone must adhere to strict guidelines when trying to earn money back.

Before they come to your home, they must send an “enforcement order” and then wait seven days.

Seek free professional advice at this time from charities such as StepChange or Citizens Advice, which have trained debt advisers.

These organizations can help you reach an agreement with the person you owe money to.

If bailiffs collect a judgment from the County Court or High Court, you can complete a form to arrange payable payments with the court. This stops the bailiffs.

Advisors can help with this.

Don't wait too long to seek help, because bailiffs charge high costs on top of your debt, which can quickly add up.

You can expect to pay £75 for the enforcement notice, £235 if they come and £110 for the seizure and sale of your goods.

As well as fixed charges, they may also charge a percentage of your debts if you owe £1,500 or more.

Bailiffs knocking?

IF there is a knock on the door from someone claiming to be a bailiff or enforcement agent, ask for proof and why he is visiting, but lock the doors first as they are allowed in through unlocked doors.

Officers can knock and ask to come in, but some stick their foot in the door so they can force their way in.

Maxine McCreadie, personal finance expert at Creditfix, says: “Legitimate bailiffs must carry identification issued by the court or enforcement agency.

“This ID usually contains a photo, name and details about the court or agency they represent. You should always ask to see and verify this identification before allowing anyone into your home.”

The most common type of bailiff is a certified bailiff.

They chase unpaid rent, council tax, parking fines and child support.

If they have no proof that they are an authorized agent or bailiff, tell them to leave and call 999 if they refuse to go.

Check their powers

Bailiffs can force entry to your home if they collect certain types of debts, including subdistrict court fines, income tax or stamp duty.

They are not allowed to kick in the door.

If they try to break in, they take a locksmith with them, although this is rare.

Bailiffs must show you proof of what you owe, as well as a “warrant” or “warrant” from a court.

These documents must be signed, dated and include your correct name and address.

Bailiffs cannot penetrate other types of debts, such as unpaid council taxes, credit card or catalog balances, parking tickets or utility bills.

If you are disabled, seriously ill, have mental health problems, are pregnant, retired or the parent of small children, there are additional protection measures in place.

You should be given more time to make a payment offer and not just be visited.

Keep them outside

Once you have checked the bailiffs' ID, ask for a full overview of the debt they are collecting and who it is owed to.

You are not liable for anyone else's debts, even if they belong to your adult child or partner.

If it is your fault, tell the bailiff to leave and say you will speak to a debt charity and your creditor to make arrangements for payment.

Normally they will leave if you tell them to, and you will then have to make arrangements to repay your debt.

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In your house

IF bailiffs enter your home and you cannot pay the debt, they will try to draw up a list of goods that you can auction to help you pay what you owe.

They're looking for valuable items like TVs and PS5s.

They cannot take essential items such as your stove or refrigerator, or items you use for work with a value of up to €1,350.

Hiding or selling assets after a bailiff has visited and properly inventoried them is a criminal offense.

But you may move them before they arrive.

Your car is usually a prime target for bailiffs, so it's a good idea to move it when you're expecting visitors, ideally to a locked garage belonging to a friend or relative.

Do not leave it on the public road, because bailiffs often drive around with license plate recognition equipment.

You will receive a written estimate of how much your items are worth and you can indicate whether you think anything is undervalued.

After the inventory, do your best to reach a repayment agreement with your creditor, otherwise the bailiffs will return to seize the goods.

They normally don't take items with them on the first visit, but they can force their way in when they return to collect the items.

If they don't sell your items, you can have them shipped back to you.

But you will still have to pay off your debt.

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While the use of collection agencies by municipalities is increasing by 20%

DAD Tierz Andrews was confronted by bailiffs at his door at 7.30am on a Sunday three years ago.

He was at home in Oxted, Surrey, with his partner and their two toddlers.

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He says: “I was woken by loud banging from a bailiff demanding I hand over £500.”

Four years earlier, Tierz had a mobile contract and switched to a new provider.

He had not realized that the telephone contract still had two months to run.

He had also not received any letters with this information, because he moved twice for his work as a chef.

The initial debt of £130 had risen to £500 due to bailiff costs.

Tierz, 36, said: “I really had no idea this was due.

“I had £200 at home for emergencies.

“I offered that but was told it wasn't enough and that he would walk in and take away furniture and my laptop. My children cried.

“I was so stressed that I threw up several times while on the way to get $200 from the ATM.”

The bailiff agreed to a payment plan for the remaining £100.

“There was no letter explaining that they were coming,” Tierz said.

“To this day, I tremble when someone knocks on the door.

“I felt like my family was going to get hurt.

“It was terrifying.”

By Brian Gallagher for Dailymail.com

Published: 10:09 PM EST, January 29, 2024 | Updated: 02:06 EST, January 30, 2024