Debt Crisis.. Please Help.?

Tell them the company declared bankrupcy.

They might just leave you alone after that.

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You made an order and put your information. At that point you told the vendor that they should bill you for the order. You represented yourself as either the business owner or an agent of the business owner (which you were) therefore you are responsible for the invoice. I'm confused, however, why you can't pay. You ordered the goods- did you not sell them in the store?

Do not tell them you filed for bankruptcy--they will confirm this with the courts and go after you quicker. Telling them you were not the owner or an agent of the owner means you commited fraud. Depending on how much you owe--you can either tell them what happened and that the business is closed or you can not do anything and hope it goes away.

Contrary to the first commenter, I wouldn't recommend anybody declaring bankruptcy - it's a VERY last resort.

As yomama said, you were only an employee and have no accountability regardless of your relation to your father and his company. Also, if he was the owner, and now he lives overseas, as far as I'm aware they can't chase him for the money, and here in the UK after 6 years the debt is written off and the organisation has no right to redress.

I would contact them explaining that you weren't an accountable party, and that as far as you're aware the company no longer exists. If you're in the UK you could see Citizens Advice and they'll help with it. Most solicitors are usually happy to give free advice over the phone too, if it comes to it.

Now I am not absolutely sure, but with an experience I had, very similar, they have nothing to hold you to. You were not the owner, you were basically an employee. If the company wanted to go after the business, that is what they will end up having to do, I do not know what happens if the business is closed, but regardless, it unfortunately was just ordered with your name and email, that is nothing. Next time they call you just tell them they have the wrong number and to please stop calling. You WERE just an employee. No offense to your father, but that is or was his problem, not yours. Unless you have them your social security number or tax id number, you owe them nothing. Do they even have those overseas? Anyway, id say you are fine!