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Praise, Vent & Warnings sticky
Please keep in mind the MSE Forum rules, notably that: * We cannot accept active calls to boycott organisations. * If a post is reported to the Forum Team as being defamatory, we’ll follow a legal process set out in Section 5 of the Defamation Act 2013. 📢 Here are some threads from this board which you might useful: *…
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Unethical pricing @waitrose.com
How much are the eggs on display? Clue - not £11. Answer please on a postcard.
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Passport counter signatory rejected
Hi, I have countersigned passport applications a few times. This time I did it online and it was rejected. I have no idea why and now feel concerned why this might have happened. I phoned the passport office and they declined to give any reason. Do you know how I can find out? Thx
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Gambling Ads
Hi I am a recovering gambler to some extent, I am not over the top gambler, but I have spent a lot of money on gambling sites, wastefully, I have always managed to pay bills on time however I have almost left myself in a tight spot, I know there are worse scenarios then mine. However I am venting because I use MSN and I…
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Topcashback
should rename to notcashback, yes i know they say its not guaranteed. Non payment is becoming an issue that they need to address. I used TCB for years and always got paid, then a few years ago two didn't payout so i gave up using them. (the reason given was retailer said some other channel claimed it). The carrot of £160…
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Topcashback
Bought my car insurance through Topcashback and was due £40. I never received the money due so claimed from them within a few days of due date. I was informed that they would have to wait 6 months to challenge the lack of payment with the retailer. After 6 months I contacted them and they now inform me that it can be 12-16…
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In my day... motivation to work
I've been finding more and more lately that 'good service' and acting in the interest of the customer seems to be a lost art and I've also spent some time with my sister who has terrible spending habits, no money and is constantly digging herself into more and more debt and just hiding under the covers and hoping it'll go…
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Warning!!! Re: Screwfix Free Stanley Toolkit offer (Scam email)
I received an email with the heading showing Screwfix Free Stanley tookit, being curious because I have received free items from Screwfix if I have not used them for a while in the past. I went through a mini (very basic) survey and then it says £2 postage applies. I wonder how many people read the smallprint at the bottom…
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Aldi Hedge Trimmer
2yrs ago I bought an Aldi Cordless hedge trimmer for if I remember correctly £35. It came with a 3yr warranty. It broke down at the back end of last year, I wasn't going to bother to claim for it, however I did this year, prior to the warranty expiring. I contacted the company that deals with Aldi warranties in Germany,…
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National Lottery
After playing the National Lottery since its inception, my wife finally won a 4 figure prize last Saturday 24th February! Previously you could go to the Post Office to validate the ticket and receive your payout. You now have to put a claim in online, you are given a claim reference, then you have to wait. Now going into…
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Facebook 3X MaxAir platform article
Obvious question Probably obvious answer. Is this a scam? Did Robert Peston know his name and interview was being used.
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Very ( Shop direct)
Has anyone ever got a £12 late fee on very for being 2 days late? If so did it report to your credit file?
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Council tax 2024/2025
Hi I'm baffled, I dont understand how Enfield council can now scrap the 100%discount for people who are disabled or unemployed. Everyone who's of working age has to pay 50%even if you are disabled etc, these benefits are for peoples day to day needs to be able to live a decent life,it shouldn't be to prop up a failing…
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Admiral - trying to cancel auto renew on line.
Proper rant here - but they make you go through every confusing hoop possible before finally allowing you to click on the "cancel - and I really mean it!" button. At least I got the auto survey at the end, so was able to vent my spleen somewhat.
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Motorola - Dreadful Customer Service
Purchased a phone (G73) directly from them less than a year ago which suddenly died and would not switch on, started the process of arranging a return for a repair under warranty and it's been an utter shambles from the start. Terrible communication, significant delays with getting return info, calls to chargeable phone…
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Amazon Prime unwanted accidental membership
I just wanted to highlight that although I am moderately savvy with on-line goods ordering I fell foul of accidental acceptance of Amazon Prime membership while ordering some optics. Although free UK delivery was already incorporated in this sale I had not realised that Prime membership was already selected by default. An…
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Shopping Surveys: Membership Scam
Anybody received emails promising some incredible guaranteed prize for completing a survey about shopping? I have received 2 recently: ostensibly from Screwfix and Sainsbury's. In both cases the 'prize' was substantial; I only had to pay £2 for shipment.When you get to the page where you enter your details having done the…
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Justmylook, perfume company Yorkshire
Worst Company I have ever dealt with. bad coms, track and trace does not work and they do not accept telephone calls or answer emails.
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Phone call re emissions compensation
Just had a phone call saying I had filed a claim regarding emissions compensation on my car. I have not filed any such claim. The worrying thing about the call is that they know my name, address and vehicle registration number, along with my mobile phone number. The caller was very insistent that I had made a claim but…
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Amazon Prime Forced on me!
It seems if I want to buy on Amazon I now get forced to take prime for a free trial. No way! I have gone over to Ebay to buy stuff. Wary now of buying books for my Fire in case they slip it in there. Anyone have issues with this forced offer?
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Easylife rewards club - preying on the vulnerable
My 87 year old mother was recently signed up by Easylife to their rewards club which she did not want. She had previously bought items from them. Gets a phone call from a very persistent salesman, tells him repeatedly that the rewards club is of no interest to her but he would not take no for an answer and unfortunately…