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  HKDC Attempts to Collect on UAE Debt

  Question: Dear Jon, I was working in the UAE for 2 years in Abu Dhabi. I had to leave quickly and left credit card debt. I have recently been receiving phone calls and emails from a debt...

  • Posted July 16, 2018
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  Can I be Sent to Jail for Missing a Dunia Personal Loan?

  Question Dear Jon, I have miss one due payment for dunia personal loan do they can make legal action an put me on jail as per them? Please kindly advice me I can pay after I return...

  • Posted January 29, 2018
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  I’m Being Chased by Coyle White Devine for International Debt. Can They Do That?

  Question: Dear Jon, I left the UAE in Jan 2016 with debt now I’m being chased by CWD. I need advice on where to go and what my rights are. Cusi Answer: Cusi, Unfortunately, we are hearing...

  • Posted September 26, 2017
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  Can I Be Chased for Debt From the UAE and India if I’m Living in Canada?

  Question: Dear Steve, I absconded from DXB shortly after graduating from my master’s degree program in 2014. I was working full time for an airline and pursuing my studies during my time off and leave. I was...

  • Posted September 22, 2017
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  Will I Really be Deported Because of My Debts From the UAE?

  Question: Dear Jon, I left UAE in 2015 after working there for 3 years. I returned to UK. I left with outstanding debt of the equivalent of £15,000 GBP. For 2 years I have an email record...

  • Posted August 8, 2017
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  I Have No Money to Clear My UAE Debt

  Question: Offshore debt UAE debt asking here in uk to settle but I have no money to settle I’m bit confused because I set up business in UAE 2013 it was going well after 2years trade I...

  • Posted June 26, 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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  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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  UAE Bank Changed the Terms and Chased Me to UK

  “Dear Jon, I have a loan with a UAE bank. I filled in a form stating funds were for investment in the UAE. The bank representative later came to my office and said the bank had refused...

  • Posted September 15, 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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  Why Are UAE Debt Collectors Chasing Me in India?

  “Dear Jon, I worked in UAE in year 2006 and returned back after 6 months to my home country (India). I got visa for USA and moved here in 2008. I have joint family in India, living...

  • Posted August 11, 2015
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  Swipe & Sniff: A Scented Credit Card for Women

  A bank in the Middle East released a scented credit card in January, targeting women with this financial product that doubles as a medium for self-expression. Al Hilal, the bank, says it’s the first scented credit card...

  • Posted March 9, 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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  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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  Will Bilkish Associates Go After Me for My UAE Debt?

  “Hello Jon, I have an unpaid loan of 50k EUR from RAK Bank UAE. Problem is I really cannot pay it , lost my job in Dubai and back in my country where I am unemployed. What...

  • Posted September 26, 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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  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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  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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  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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  Can I Be Made Bankrupt in the UK for UAE Debt?

  “Dear Jon, Returned from UAE 18 months ago due family illness ,had a credit card loan which I was paying off but due to the urgency of Illness left to come home. Since return home have been...

  • Posted October 8, 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’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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  I Had to Leave the UAE for Turkmenistan and Left Debt Behind to Dunia Finance Bank and HSBC. – Temur

  “Dear Jon, I lost my job on October so before that My job was excellent I was getting 7800 AED salary and was employed for almost 3 years. on May this year I got 100.000 loan form...

  • Posted December 22, 2012
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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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  Will I Be Arrested in a GCC Country if I Have An Outstanding Debt in the UAE? – Kumar

  “Dear Jon, I was in UAE and worked for 05 years and had a perosnal loan of AED 100000 ( i had paid my imonlthly instalmentys for 03 years, but i am not aware of the balance)...

  • Posted December 13, 2012
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  I Owe a Debt from the UAE that a Debt Collector is Chasing Me for in the UK. – Phil

  “Dear Jon, I was forced to leave the UAE in August of this year, I left credit card debt to the total value of AED 87K. I am now in the UK and have been contacted by...

  • Posted December 5, 2012
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  I Have Old Credit Card Debt in the UAE But I’m Now Living in Yemen. – Joelle

  “Dear Jon, I Have a CC debt in the UAE and I want to ask an advise if the police can arrest me in Yemen though the country is not part of GCC? 2 years ago I...

  • Posted November 30, 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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• I’m a Student at a UK University But Being Chased for UAE Debt

  “Dear Jon, I’ve pending loan in UAE , Due to lose of my last JOB I’had to exit UAE , Now am a student in UK university and doing part time job in company here and I’m...

  • Posted November 13, 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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  HSBC Decides to Participate With Standard Chartered Bank in UAE Debt Settlement Fund

  HSBC bank in the United Arab Emirates has elected to participate in a plan to settle or write off debts owed by UAE citizens. Until now the ability for people to deal with their debts in the...

  • Posted November 8, 2012
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  Should I Ask My Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Creditor to Drop the Case? – Alvi

  “Dear Steve, I have a bounced cheque situation, the amount is not that high (14000). I couldn’t pay back since I am almost at handover of a project and want to pay the supplier asap. Since the...

  • Posted November 5, 2012
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  Go Ahead, Take a Guess Which Countries Have the Most Credit Card Fraud

  Now here is a study that will probably surprise some people. A recent survey by the Aite Group and ACI Worldwide of consumers who experience credit card fraud found some countries are much more at risk of...

  • Posted October 22, 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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• 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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• I’m Having Nightmares Because of My Debt in Dubai. – Maria

  “Dear Steve, I used to live in dubai from 2000 to 2009 and i failed to pay the loan and the credit cards before moving to the US and this year 2012 when I was visiting my...

  • Posted September 21, 2012
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• I’m Back Visiting Dubai and a Lawyer Called About an Old Debt. Should I Leave the UAE?

  “Dear Steve, I used to live in dubai and i have a loan its been now 3 years i didnt hear from the bank now i live in the us and i am visiting my country for...

  • Posted August 25, 2012
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• I Refused to Pilot FlyDubai Aircraft Into a War Zone. Now They Want Money From Me in the UK.

  “Dear Steve, I recently left Dubai owing around 22000 pounds to an airline called Flydubai. I am now in the UK and have been contacted by debt collection agencies here in the UK. Being as the debt...

  • Posted July 5, 2012
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  I Think I Have an Interpol Red Notice Out Against Me for UAE Debt

  “Dear Steve, I am on a red alert wanted by interpol due to UAE debt left 2010. The US embassy has revoked my non-immigration visa due to this. The UK police have told me that i am...

  • Posted June 29, 2012
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