I Received an Enforcement Message What Should I Do?
Many people encounter enforcement messages sent to their mobile phones and worry about what to do. It is very important to stay calm and take the right steps in such a situation. Here are the steps that can guide you:
1. Check the Authenticity of the Message
First of all, confirm whether the message you receive is really an enforcement proceeding. Enforcement messages can be fake and are a method commonly used by scammers.
It Should Come from Official Enforcement Offices: A real enforcement message should come from the Enforcement Office and should be sent to you with a specific file number. If it is sent with just a phone number or a personal name, it is likely to be fake.
Check via E-Government: You can check if there is any enforcement proceeding in your name by logging into the e-government system. A real enforcement proceeding should appear here.
Example: In a message sent to Mr. Ahmet, it said, “Enforcement proceedings have been initiated due to debt, call this number urgently.” However, there was no official file number in the message and since no enforcement proceedings were visible on e-government, it was understood that the message was fake.
2. Access Information About the Debt
If you have determined that the message is real, collect detailed information to understand what the debt is about.
Source of Debt: Learn the source of the debt. It could be a bank debt, credit card debt, invoices or a different commercial transaction.
Enforcement File Number: You can apply to the enforcement office using the enforcement file number given to you or consult your lawyer to learn the details of the debt.
3. Wait for Notification
A transaction cannot be made only with a message sent to a mobile phone. When enforcement proceedings are initiated, the official notification must be sent to your address. Wait for the notification and act accordingly when it arrives.
Official Notification Not Arrived: If only a message has arrived and no official notification has arrived, an official transaction may not have started yet. The enforcement process officially starts with notification.
Example: Ms. Ayşe was informed by phone message that enforcement proceedings had been initiated. However, he did not have to take any action until the official notification was received and he took action after receiving the notification.
4. You Can Use Your Right to Pay or Object to the Debt
After making sure that the enforcement notice is real, you have two options:
Pay the Debt: If the debt is correct and you want to pay it, you can make a payment to the account specified in the notification. If you do not pay the debt, sanctions such as seizure may be applied.
Objection: If you think the debt is unjust, you can object to the enforcement proceedings within 7 days. In this case, the enforcement proceedings will be stopped and your objection will be evaluated.
Example: Mr. Mehmet realized that the debt subject to enforcement proceedings had been paid before. He stopped the enforcement proceedings by filing an objection petition within 7 days after receiving the notification.
5. Get Legal Support
Getting legal help when you receive an enforcement notice or notification will make your job easier. By consulting a lawyer, you can both get information about the enforcement process and manage the objection process correctly.
Take Action with the Support of a Lawyer: It is advantageous to act through a lawyer, especially when it comes to large-scale debts or unjust debts.
Example: Since the debt in the enforcement proceedings that came to Hasan Bey was very high, he agreed with a lawyer and his lawyer managed the legal process.
6. Be Careful of Fraud
Recently, fraudsters have been trying to deceive people under the name of enforcement messages. You should be careful about fake messages and contact the authorized institutions in suspicious cases.
Never Give Personal Information: Do not give personal information or payment information to numbers you do not know.
Inquire Through Official Channels: Do not act without receiving confirmation from e-government or enforcement offices.
Conclusion
Enforcement messages sent to a mobile phone may be a sign of a serious situation, but you should also be careful about fake messages. After making sure that the message is correct, you can take the necessary steps to pay your debt or object. Getting the support of a lawyer during this process will make your work easier
