British Gas Horror Stories

Stories of British Gas pursuing the wrong people for debts and using threats of bailiffs and forced entry to their homes if they do not pay up, seem to be routinely published on respected news sites. 

	"A disabled widow has been left in tears and suffering sleepless nights after British Gas bombarded her with 38 bills – the last one for a staggering £105,000." Read more at KentOnline.co.uk
	"Stephanie MacDonald-Walker was stunned when she came home to find a worker from the energy giant had forced his way into her flat in an attempt to fit a pre-payment meter." Read more at DailyMail.co.uk
	"British Gas has been accused of using 'bullying tactics' on a 91-year-old to recover an unpaid £5,000 bill - despite him never having had gas at his home." Read more at DailyMail.co.uk
	"Mr Merifield, 45, told the Telegraph & Argus he had been living under the cloud for four years, with a firm acting on behalf of British Gas claiming he owed £1,900." Read more at Telegraph & Argus
	"A beautician has spent four years living with the threat of court action, raids by bailiffs  and police visits because  British Gas is convinced she has a mystery man living in her nail salon." Read more at This is MONEY
	"British Gas has been charging me for the wrong meter since May 2006. It admits this but, despite my providing irrefutable evidence, is unable to resolve the matter." Read More at The Guardian
	"Now, they have once again sent me a bill for gas I’ve supposedly used at my home. This estimate says I owe £519.52. I am sick and tired of constant letters, phone calls and then apologies." Read more at This is MONEY