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  Will I Have to Pay My Dead Father’s Debts in Dubai?

  Question: Dear Jon, My Father just died and I found out that he have a pending balance (a debt to be paid) in HSBC Dubai. I have no access to any information apart of his emails where...

  • Posted November 28, 2017
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  Bank Comes Back 8 Years Later in Dubai and Demands Payment for Paid Debt

  Question: Dear Jon, I had a credit card debt with nbd which I settled in 2008, got a receipt and my original security cheque back. 8 years after paying what the bank asked me to pay, I...

  • Posted July 10, 2017
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  We Had to Flee Dubai Leaving Credit Card Debt But Am I Blacklisted?

  Question: My Husband worked in a private firm in Dubai from 2012 – 2015. Myself and my son was on residence visa as his dependent. Due to his employer not paid the salary for more than 4...

  • Posted June 21, 2017
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  Will I be Stopped and Arrested in the UK Over My Foreign Debt?

  “Dear Jon, I am single mom with 3 kids last year i left Dubai to go back to Romania. I left loan of 100000 Dth no paying back to the bank because one of my kids need...

  • Posted February 24, 2017
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  I’ve Been Good About Making My Payments But They Are Threatening to Sue – Nasir

  Question: Dear Steve, I have FGB credit card,the limit is only 9000 aed and I have it from almost 7 years, and last 3 months I haven’t made a payment because of no job. They are emailing...

  • Posted November 18, 2016
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  Will I Be Charged With a Crime for Not Paying My Debt in the UAE? – Paul

  Question: Dear Steve, I am a US citizen. I worked for a company called Ammroc. I left for the states do to serious family issues. It states in Ammroc policy that the company will terminate me if...

  • Posted October 11, 2016
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  How is My Lender in Dubai Calculating My Interest I Owe? – Maria

  “Hi Jon, I applied for a personal loan from Dunia Finance in 2014 amounting 35,000AED and my monthly due is 1,695AED. From what I remember I agreed to pay it within 30 months. I don’t usually open...

  • Posted September 27, 2016
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  Can A U.S. Collection Company File Criminal Charges Over Dubai Debt? – Jose

  “Dear Jon, I left Dubai with a loan amounting to almost £20,000 and right now I’m in the united states. Now Bilkish emailed me and found out where I work and also sent mails to my new...

  • Posted August 30, 2016
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  What You Need to Know About Collectors Chasing You in The UK for UAE Debt

  When you move outside of your native country you are said to be an expatriate of the country you are moving from. Many UK citizens move to various places around the world, some for work, some just...

  • Posted December 21, 2015
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  A Company is Trying to Collect on a 10-Year-Old Debt From the UAE

  “Dear Jon, I left the UAE Dec 2005 and had all clearances from all banks I did business from. Last month EmiratesNBD said I owed them a loan of 100,000 dhs. I do not even remember...

  • Posted December 15, 2015
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  Coyle White Devine Collecting in UK on UAE Debt They Don’t Own

  “Dear Jon, I left UAE in 2013 with credit card debts. Got work to pay the mortgage during the lean times and returned to take up another position back in UK. Could have paid them off but...

  • Posted December 4, 2015
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  Coyle White Devine is Threatening Me With Legal Action for Dubai Debt

  “Dear Jon, I left Dubai in mid 2009 with a number of debts which I was unable to service (and still unable to service). I moved to Czech Republic from Dubai and have been here ever since....

  • Posted November 30, 2015
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  Will My Dubai Debt Cause Me Problems in the UK?

  “Dear Jon, I left Dubai 3 years ago and had to leave because I lost my job. I owe from the credit card and was still paying for a few months while I wasn’t in Dubai. But...

  • Posted October 12, 2015
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  Can a Collection Company Chase Me in Dubai for Foreign Debt?

  “Dear Jon, Lived in Australia in 2001 and left the country in 2010 due to some situations. To cut the story short, I owe my credit card around $25000 when I left oz. After a while a...

  • Posted September 3, 2015
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  UK Law Firm is Trying to Collect on My Dubai Debts

  “Dear Jon, I took out a credit card in the UAE with First Gulf Bank, however I had to leave the UAE sooner than expected and was unable to clear the CC before I left. Prior to...

  • Posted December 19, 2014
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  I’m in Dubai and My Debt is Way More Than My Income. – Ami

  “Dear Jon, I’m staying in Dubai for 5 years, I wasn’t have any debt until last year for some family reason, now with only 6000 salary I end up with 120K debt, I’m trying to maintain the...

  • Posted November 11, 2014
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  Will Dunia Finance Send Me to Jail Over Missed Payments?

  “Dear Jon, I am currently working and residing in UAE particularly Dubai. i am endebted with Dunia finance, actually i missed 2 payments which i havent paid as of now but yet i am continuing my installments...

  • Posted September 30, 2014
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  I am a Ukrainian Citizen But Stuck in the UAE Because of Debt

  “Dear Jon, I spent 6 years in UAE working in oil/gas sector and had a successful career, good salary and of course, as all people do – I had some loans and credit cards. The things became...

  • Posted September 10, 2014
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  What Action Can be Taken Against me in the UK for My Dubai Debts? – Rehan

  “Dear Jon, Was working in Dubai for 4 years. Left the country with Credit Card debt of up to 90,000DHS. Now back in UK. Can you please inform me what kind of action can be taken against...

  • Posted September 8, 2014
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  Coyle White Devine Solicitors is Trying to Collect My Dubai Debt in the UK. – Robbi

  “Hi Jon. Debt in Dubai I am sure you have heard many. I am in a situation that for 2 years I have had to fight all the collection agencies, banks abusing me and threatening me here...

  • Posted August 19, 2014
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  I’m Being Chased in Australia for Debt From Dubai. – Greg

  “Hi Jon, I had a bit hit financially in Dubai and failed to service a C Card debt that rose to 120K AED. Though Im working out of AU, the banks were badly harassing my family. I...

  • Posted August 11, 2014
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  I Am Now a UK Citizen. Can My Dubai Debt and Bilkish Chase Me?

  “Dear Jon, I left Dubai 12 years ago, I am now citizen in Uk – very recently Bilkish from Philippines is harassing me and keep calling my work place, they wouldn’t stop. They are demanding i pay...

  • Posted July 23, 2014
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  Can My Creditor in the UAE Pursue Me for a CCJ in the UK?

  “Dear Jon, I Left Dubai in 2009 after 18 months there. I left a unpaid loan and am now being persuade for it in the UK. I am in the process of going to county court as...

  • Posted July 23, 2014
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  Can My Dubai Debt to First Gulf Bank be Enforced Against Me in Scotland?

  “Dear Jon, I have debt in Dubai, now living permanently in Scotalen and have received the below letter text – can they enforce in UK? specifically Scotland? Has anyone successfully defended a case like this? I’m sure...

  • Posted July 23, 2014
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  Emirates NBD Bank in Dubai is Pursuing Me. What Should I Do?

  “Dear Jon, I left Dubai 6 months ago with an outstanding loan of GBP25k and credit card of GBP8k (converting from AED). I am now living in Geneva but struggling to keep up with the repayments on...

  • Posted July 23, 2014
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  I Am a Single Woman Living in Saudi Arabia With Debt

  “Dear Jon, I am single woman in a very bad situation.I have 1 personal loan of AED 90000 and three credit cards of total value AED 60000/- I am having a salary of AED 10000/-not able to...

  • Posted July 23, 2014
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  How Do I Know if there is a Warrant Against Me in Dubai?

  “Dear Jon, I left dubai 2009 with a termination letter and with a loan of Around 80,000Dhs the bank did call me three times in my country (Tunisia) since that time no more news from them, now...

  • Posted July 23, 2014
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  I’m Scared to Travel from Dubai to India Because of My Debt

  “Dear Jon, i take personal loan and 3 credit card from dubai ,after that i left dubai due to some family problem,,and join other company in saudi arabi,,,,,,i was doing payment continuously but only 3,4 month is...

  • Posted July 23, 2014
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  Bank in Dubai Wants Me to Come Back

  “Dear Jon, I am currently living in Italy, the bank offered me to restructure the debt as long as I can give a guarantor in the UAE and come back to sign ”paperwork” to Dubai . Of...

  • Posted March 6, 2014
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  I Was a Doctor in Dubai But Had to Leave With Debt. What Now?

  “Dear Jon, Hello, Recently I was diagnosed with a very serious disease that lead termination with my employer in Dubai which revoked my medical license to exercise the privilege of working for them and residing in the...

  • Posted March 4, 2014
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  How Do I Deal With My Dubai Apartment Debt From the UK? – Gary

  “Dear Steve, I am hoping if you could kindly spare a few minutes to clarify something for me? I live in the UK and in 2005 I decided to purchase an off-plan property in Dubai. I initially...

  • Posted May 19, 2013
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  What Happens if I Can’t Pay Back My Loan and Go to India? – Feroz

  “Dear Steve, I’m living in the United Arab Emirates and I borrowed a Personal loan for 4 years but now I lost my job. I cannot pay my Personel loan. If I do not get another job...

  • Posted May 13, 2013
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  Will Insurance Cover My Credit Card Debt in the UAE? – AJ

  “Dear Jon, Hi, I am also sailing in the same both as all other here. I started my join in (Dubai) UAE in Late 2010 and as usual I also got into credit card World and I...

  • Posted April 2, 2013
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  How Can I Restructure My Debt in the UAE. My Bank is Threatening to Call the Police.

  “Dear Jon, I had an issue with my bank in November 2011 to whom im transfering my salary as i have a personal loan when they accused me that i have an unpaid credit card from 2009....

  • Posted March 17, 2013
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  I Left Dubai With Debt But Will Return. Will I Be Arrested? – Nepail

  “Dear Jon, I left dubai for almost 3 years now and failed to come back and now i have a new job offer again in gulf country wanted to go back but i am worried i might...

  • Posted February 18, 2013
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  I Settled My Debt With Emirates NBD Bank But They Say I Still Owe Them Money. – Maria

  “Dear Steve, I got a settlement letter from Emirates NBD Bank and were able to comply with their requirements to pay the full value in the letter on the date mentioned Dec 30, 2012. The next day...

  • Posted February 13, 2013
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  Will I Get Arrested in Saudi Arabia Because of My Bad Debt in Dubai? – Don

  “Dear Steve, I’m credit card debt and one PDC loan and one monthly payment loan. I’ve lost my job in dubai. I’m currently in dubai and i have informed banks with the same situation and have already...

  • Posted February 3, 2013
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  I’ve Been Jailed Because of My Debts in Dubai. – Maniraj

  “Dear Jon, I was working in a good company in Dubai and took a personal loan and had a credit card from the bank.suddenly during the 2008 recession my company dealing with construction industry had to down...

  • Posted January 12, 2013
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  I Was a Student in Dubai and Now I’m Being Threatened by Debt Collectors. – Haima

  “Dear Jon, I was a student in a university in dubai.When I opened an account for fee transfers with Emirates bank, they forced me to take a credit card with 4000 limit and 0% interest for 6...

  • Posted January 2, 2013
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  Bilkish Collections Sent Me an Email They Will Block My Immigration. – Nono

  “Dear Jon, i have credit in my credit card in dubai for 6000$ and its almost 4years that. didnt pay im going to get a police clearance from there coz im in america i just wnn sk...

  • Posted December 20, 2012
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  Will I Run Into Trouble if I Left Debt in Dubai and Have to Travel Through to Change Planes? – Aussie

  “Dear Jon, I read through your forum and my question is probably the same as others. Anyway. I spend like 1 1/2 years in Dubai and left the country legally. Means, I put in my resignation, got...

  • Posted December 17, 2012
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  I Was Working in Dubai, Made Redundant and Left Debt There. Will I Be Arrested? – Solvig

  “Dear Jon, I have been living in Dubai for 4 years and enjoyed every single minute of it. Sadly i was made redundant and could not secure another job, so I had to bounce my two apartment...

  • Posted December 10, 2012
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  I’m a U.S. Citizen With Dubai Debt and Going Back to the UAE. – Hody

  “Dear Steve, I am a U.S citizen i worked in dubai for about a year in 2011, i had to leave because i lost my job and left behind 2credit card debt and one bank loan. everything...

  • Posted November 21, 2012
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  Should I Go Back to Dubai to Negotiate a Settlement for My Debt? – Mohamed

  “Dear Steve, I have been working in Dubai for almost 5 years , i left on Jan 2012 , cause they terminated about 50 staff including me then i got two jobs offer but in that time...

  • Posted November 13, 2012
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• I Left Debt in Dubai and Now in the Philippines but Headed for a Job in Canada

  “Dear Steve, I work in dubai for 3 years from 2004 to 2007, then left due to credit cards and personal loans I cannot pay due to high cost of living in dubai, I’m here in the...

  • Posted October 23, 2012
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• How Long Will I Have to Go to Jail in the UAE for My Bad Debts? – Darran

  “Dear Steve, I have bank loan and cc debt in UAE what is the policy of I dont pay and surrender myself to the jail?how long? And what happens to my debt after that? And would be...

  • Posted October 22, 2012
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• Pakistani Woman Owes Me Money in Dubai. – Nava

  “Dear Steve, Hi! I am an Indian, I was running a partnership trading company in Dubai. My partner is from Pakistani (lady). In some situation i found her fraudulent activities in the business, so i suddenly closed...

  • Posted October 16, 2012
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• I Left Dubai With Credit Card Debt 6 Years Ago. Now I’ve Been Contacted. – Benramdane

  “Dear Jon, I need some information’s because i’m very worried about this situation . I left Dubai in 2006 and had credit card debit . Since 6 years didn’t head any news. Until 8 days ago. Some...

  • Posted October 13, 2012
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• Bankruptcy Doesn’t Exist Here and I Don’t Want to Go to Jail Again. – Remie

  “Hi Steve, for now i can reveal myself as Remle for various reasons, I have been unemployed for more than two years now due to my previous company’s decision to put me in jail. I would call...

  • Posted October 3, 2012
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• A UK Collection Agent is Contacting Me About My Dubai Debt. – Michael

  “Dear Jon, Like thousands of other people i ran away from my responsibility’s when things started to get tough in Dubai. I bought an apartment in Dubai but foolishly i took out a personal loan from a...

  • Posted October 1, 2012
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