Raising SmilesReviews of raising-smiles.org

Scam, they contacted me a few years ago, apparently I agreed to an advert to be published in some fake magazine for a charity I had never heard of. Being threatened with a CCJ now. I never agreed to anything. I've sent an email to DRC who are dealing with this alleged debt. Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing regarding your recent communication about an alleged debt. I do not acknowledge any debt to your company or to the organisation you claim to represent. Under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority, I request that you provide: The amount of the alleged debt The name of the original creditor A copy of any signed agreement or contract A full statement of account Evidence that you are authorised to collect this debt Until you provide this information, I require that you cease all collection activity. Please also note that under the Data Protection Act 2018, you must ensure any data you process or share about me is accurate and lawfully obtained. If you are unable to provide this information, you must confirm in writing that the matter is closed and that my details have been removed from your records. I expect your response in writing only. Yours faithfully,

Raising smiles is a joke Got an email from Drc telling me to pay £198 +390costs or get ccj Has anyone actually got a ccj from these companies

Unfortunately I fell for this scam. They seemed so genuine. It's all learning

AVOID!!! AVOID!!! AVOID!!! I was approached by Raising Smiles a while ago stating they were going to send information and pamphlets to a local school of my choice and would I 'sponsor' the school etc. My partner happens to work for a school so I thought it would be a good idea and would help her so I agreed. The initial payment was over £200 but I figured it was going to a good cause - and running a self funded organisation myself, I know how much donations and support can help...WRONG!!! The school was sent information worth around 50p and was USELESS. My partner told me it was absolute junk and not what was promised at all - total waste of money. Raising Smiles then started chasing me weekly for more money/installments and I refused to pay. Everything went quiet for a while...then today I received a debt collection email from a company called DRC Solutions. The woman on the phone was rude, patronising and her tone was awful, She explained if the outstanding debt of over £200 (plus their £185 collection fee) wasn't paid, then the debt would increase. I panicked and didn't want a debt so I reluctantly (and naively) gave my card details. I was called back approx 20 minutes later stating the payment had failed. I checked with my bank and they have taken almost £500 TWICE!!! Both amounts were refunded within minutes of being taken out however...and they are pending on my account?!? I was then asked if I could do a bank transfer to send the payment...and now I don't know WHAT to do. The email doesn't look like a professional debt company and the calls I received were from a mobile number not their registered number according to their email?!? Has anyone else had any dealings with either of these companies at all? I'm worried now and thinking of seeking legal advice. I will never support a charity again unless I'm absolutely sure it's legitimate. I wanted to WARN anyone else before they fall vicim to this SCAM!!!!!!!

BE CAREFUL SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!!! If I could give them 0 stars I would ... absolute scum bags ... tried to tell me after apparently 3 years I had signed up to there so called childrens charity magazine, and because I hadn't paid I had high court bailiffs on the way to my house. Obviously I never paid a penny to some random on the phone. I do wonder how many people they actually get to fall for this scam.

Scan send an agency called apex claiming they will take it to court. I have never seen the product nor agreed to any advertising. Very rude

Think ive been scammed... phone call 2 Years ago stating they would Like money in exchange for an advert to be posted in their so called magazine to raise for money for charity 'Raising Smiles' under Best Solutions mag. Simply didnt seem interested but they insisted and sent me a draft of what the advert would look like.. never agreed anything with them so ignored them. Now 2 years later im getting hounded by Apex Collections... for 800pound.. original owed was 238 which im guessing was the charge for the advert!!! Is this one big Scam or what? Me and my small business are being threatened with CCJs and all kinds.. they added charges of over 600pound! Nice one For that... i have 3 autistic children and im on depression meds.. thanks for raising my smile!!

Scammers, I have sent this letter that you can use if you like Apex are in a virtual office, and clearly part of raising smiles.org, Dear I am writing in response to your recent communication regarding a debt you claim I owes. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), I am requesting that you provide the following information for validation of the debt: The amount of the debt. The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed. A copy of the original signed contract or other documentation that proves I owe this debt. A complete account history, including any payments made and the balance due. Proof that you are authorized to collect this debt on behalf of the original creditor. Please provide the requested information within 30 days of receipt of this letter. If you cannot provide this verification, I request that you cease all collection efforts related to this alleged debt. I would also like to remind you that under the FDCPA, you are prohibited from reporting this alleged debt to any credit reporting agencies until it is validated. Please send the requested information to my address as listed above. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely,