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Archives for March 2010

Is it me, or has banking security gone beyond a joke now?
We had some fraud on our accounts recently (not online related) so I accept that there's a shedload of fraudsters out there ready to take your money. But things are seriously doing my head in now. Our PC security is literally the strongest aspect of our protection, yet it's the one that gets bogged down in all these…
Strange pricing policy at Jaeger
Has anyone else noticed that Jaeger have increased some of their prices for the sale? This is a new one on me! I wanted to purchase an item online - but was unable to complete my transaction. I re-visited the site the day after, couldn't find the article, so gave up. The next day I contacted their customer service line -…
06132 08686 0613208686 who are they?
Just had a call from 06132 08686 or 0613208686 saying they were the accident marketing advice center, that they knew someone in my household has been to the gp recently about an accident or illness. Im concerned as either someone is accessing medical records (which I doubt), or its some other kind of scam, injury claims…
Sony PC Repairs
Just a vent about Sony, their back up and charges. I bought an expensive Vaio All-In-One PC 15 months ago and recently the screen failed (computer seemed to be working ok in the background). Anyway, rang the helpline (35p per minute), on hold etc for about 20 minutes, only to be told that I would need to send it back to…
Catalogue con
I ordered goods in January from a well known catalogue company. I also asked that one of the payments for one of the items to be spread over 3 years (with added interest). However, when I went to make the payments they did not show that I had asked for the payments to be spread over three years. They demanded more money…
sounds live (newcastle) ltd excellent
have to praise sounds live ordered a PSU (no idea what that is its for boy child):) it came as planned and all ok until we tried to plug it in one of the pins on the plug was bent (btw I have never seen this before but am told its common) so emailed em with this minor problem and 2 days later a new cable comes so well done…
Benson Bed delivery problems
We ordered a bed form our local Bensons Beds store last week. We were pleased that they could deliver in just over a week. We were told that someone would ring to advice delivery time and as this didnt happen I rang this morning and was told (by computer generated message) that bed would be delivered today as promised. I…
Tesco Rant 1...Rant 2
Two rants about Tesco, first, we saw some Easter eggs priced at 95p, bought three plus other items, paid and when we checked the receipt we had been charged £2 each with £1 off at the end of the bill!!! Went back and the staff tried to say that was the right price, 3X95p=£5!!!! Then they realised the price had gone up and…
HQHair.com using my card without my authorisation
Hi there! I've had a problem with HQHair.com and I just wondered if anyone could give me some advice. A month ago I placed an order on HQHair using my debit card. The website asked me to enter my password on the "verified by visa" page before confirming the order. I received the item next day and was very happy. A week ago…
More th>n hopeless
Had a car accident in November (other party to blame). Had car repaired after authorised by more th>n and I paid the bill to get the car back asap. Sent invoice and payment receipt off to them, they never received it allegedly so sent by email twice and fax once. I phoned up a few days later and it all had been received so…
Wire found in Morrisons Cheesecake
My partner found a piece of fine wire in a Morrisons Best Madagascan Vanilla Cheesecake when she bit on to the wire. The wire itself is approximately 1 - 1 1/2 inches long and is about the same thickness as a strand of cotton. She returned to the store the next day and complained at the customer service desk, asking to…
WARNING: Gadget Batteries
www. gadgetbatteries .co.uk appears to be one of the cheapest places to buy batteries (for cameras, camcorders etc) on the internet. However, I have found Gadget Batteries to be rogue traders who took our money but did not deliver all we paid for and did not communicate with us. Our experience: We ordered 2 batteries on…
talktalk: read this before someone notices it!
Can't post links...so: 1, Search google for: "nigel pearson - the talk talk blog" 2, Click on first link in the results 3, Click on: "TalkTalk highlighted as ISP with most improved customer service" ...so much for customer service!
Money making 'psychic forums'
Why isn't there tougher regulation on sites like this one: psychic-forum.com Exploiting people, making money from people's misery and lapping it up in luxury whilst those they prey on get nothing except either a large phone bill or a pack of lies read off a script or 'nice, fluffy, comfort' words to make you go back and…
Easter Eggs - stick the sweets/bars INSIDE the egg, not separately
It is an outrageous deprivation to the pleasure and joy of being a child that they are no longer granted the pleasure of finding sweets placed inside Easter eggs. This monstrous modern habit of packing them outside the egg is despicable. It was bad enough when they stopped leaving them loose inside the egg so you could no…
RANT: Gumtree Scams
Trying to sell a PC on gumtree, put the ad up 2 days ago and have had several emails from people - all scams. First of all, I get an email asking if the item is still available, which I replied yes to all of them. Then, I get an email stating why they want the item sent abroad. They are buying it for a friend, for a…
Ebay seller my-elink...BEWARE
Please be aware of this seller on ebay,they trade in replacement power adaptors for laptop etc.Their adverts say 24hr despatch by first class post(1-3 day delivery)...I ordered one on 19thMarch had email saying it had been despatched on 20th.By end of last week it hadnt arrived.I contacted them told me to wait 5 days,by…
Middle lane hogs!!!!
:mad::mad::mad: Why do some peolpe feel the need to sit in the middle lane on a motoway and chug along at 60MPH when the inside lane is empty??!:mad::mad: The driver I encountered was completely oblivious:wall:
COPS criticised for 'burgling' homes
Where do you stand on this issue? COPS have been criticised for 'burgling' homes — in a bizarre bid to prevent crime. The officers walked into homes through unlocked doors and open windows and left behind swag bags packed with valuable items they found. The controversial operation was designed to show how easy it is for…
Can anyone suggest a good debt collector?
Hello all, First of all, sorry if this thread is in the wrong area. I had a look around and this seemed the best place for it but can a mod please move it if necessary? Basically I'm after a good debt collecting agency as a debtor still hasn't paid up 1 year after a County Court Judgement and we are about to serve an Order…

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