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Anonymous
4 months ago

At my wits end - currently homeless and can't get any clear assistance

2 weeks ago my family sold the home I was also living in, I've been the Virgin account holder for years but right now I'm couch surfing with no fixed address. I tried calling and eventually got through to an agent a few weeks ago who said I could use a friend's address as a 'moving to' address and then put a freeze on my account 

I've now been told I can't freeze my account as I have to be returning to the address on my account, even though I obviously won't be. 

Support agents aren't understanding that I want to just pause my services so I can take them with me when I eventually move, but this constant back and forth is the last thing I need right now.

I've also been told I can cancel but I'd have to pay out the remainder of my contract, which I would understand if I was choosing not to keep the service on my own volition but why should I be punished for cancelling when I can't be provided a service due to where I've moved to (i.e. nowhere!)

Turning to the forums as I've seen a few similar topics in my searches and it seems help has been provided so I'm hoping I can receive some assistance and compassion rather than automated merry-go-rounds and talking to online agents who don't seem to understand my situation.

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  • Hey badgeringdeed347, thank you for reaching out and a warm welcome to the community we are so sorry to hear about your current issue.

    We can of course help with this, however we would need some type of legal document stating what has happened.

    This can be from the local council etc, do you have something like this?

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      Anonymous

      Hi Matthew thanks for your response. I have copies of my parents solicitors letters confirming the house sale and completion dates if that works? And I have my application to the council for housing that details my current status as having no fixed address

      • Martin_N's avatar
        Martin_N
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        Thank you for that information. I will private message you now to get some details and then if there is anything else we need we can get that. 

        ^Martin