A WOMAN who ordered from a catalogue in another person's name ran up a £300 bill, a court was told.

Burnley Magistrates heard how Kirsty Moore, 34, had never worked and never been able to get credit -- but she did plan to pay monthly and asked the company for statements.

Moore, of Abel Street, Burnley, admitted obtaining property by deception between January 8 and 15 and was given a 12 months conditional discharge.

Carolyn Jones, prosecuting, said the woman whose name was used by the defendant had previously lived at the same address.

The carrier of the goods was contacted and it was confirmed a woman had been signing for the deliveries in her name.

Moore was arrested and interviewed and said she had pretended to be the other woman as she did not think she would get credit.

Basil Dearing, defending, said Moore had never worked and had never been able to get goods on credit for a variety of reasons.

An invitation came to the previous occupant of her home for the woman to get goods on credit so Moore ordered some and they were delivered. She had always intended to pay for the goods over a period of time.

Mr Dearing said that quite clearly the company did not make proper checks and the offences came to light by pure coincidence. The woman whose name the defendant used got in touch with the company. None of the goods were paid for.