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B&Q Loft insulation -Deal just been pulled! 3 rolls for £18 each, now £25 a roll
Hi all Very frustrating this morning to say the least. I was going to buy a few rolls of knauff 200mm loft insulation. B&Q had a deal running for a little while now - £25 a roll standard, or buy 3 for £18 each. Thought I would take advantage of that this morning, only for them to have pulled the deal over night! I can't…
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www.the-legal-company.co.uk / Milton Firman - Experiences?
Was looking at getting some legal help and came accross 'The Legal Company' at the top of google- a sponsored link I think. Initially things seems ok but the more I read it it just didn't seem right. Eventually I spoke to a man called Milton Firman who was sympathetic and helpful and after a day or so said he thought their…
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Suttons Seeds Amazing Offers!...or just a scam?
I fell for one of Suttons Seeds amazing offers - 72 Stunning Perennials JUST £4.99 Plus Postage! reduced from £59.98 * Order placed 7 September. Confirmation stated payment had been taken and the order would be despatched within 24 hours - IT WASN'T! * email received 13 September advising me there was a delay and order…
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Google are an absolute nightmare - warranty warning
I’ve been involved in a dispute with google for the last few months, it’s driving me mad & costing me money. In June I bought a Google Pixel 4a from Argos, in late July, the fingerprint sensor stopped working. Instead of going straight to argos, I thought it would be easier, since it was outside 30 days, to try to deal…
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Cinemas and subtitles
Hi, can anyone tell me or point me in the right direction of information regarding cinemas showing subtitles movies? Iv been trying to see a movie with a subtitles screening, I saw one listing for subtitles but I was working and couldn’t go, so I DM messaged VUE cinemas who replied a few times but were completely useless…
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Ernest Jones watch repair - need to vent
Sorry for the rant but this made me so angry. Back in August we dropped my other halfs watch in to Ernest Jones for a new battery. I nearly fell over when they said it would cost £80. But OK. Back in about 4 weeks. 29/9/21 was it's due(ish) date. We'll yesterday they sent him an email saying his watch was going to cost a…
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Scam Calls pretending to be about Government Insulation Offer 2020
Hi all. This is a warning that there seems to be a scam call going on at the moment about The Government Insulation Scheme. No doubt hoping to scam the elderly. Didn't get far with me (I have an abrupt voice with obvious scammers). So scared them off. However, they called my landline and said they were called Matthew and…
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Ancestry.com - Knowingly Deceiving Customers
A timely warning regarding Ancestry.com deliberately deceiving people regarding the upcoming 1921 UK census. I recently enquired when they would be publishing the census and they came back with Jan 2022. On this basis we took up the annual subscription...but then discovered they are knowingly lying to people. The facts are…
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Be Careful on Facebook messenger.
Got this from a good friend. It is a scam so NEVER open things like this.
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Overcharged
Have you ever rung Asda on their 0800 number to complain ? Its an ordeal. The torturous music had me almost in tears. It took 3 tries and almost 50 minutes to get to a point where I could take it further. Twice the line went dead. I ended up with a £5 voucher, a reference number and a instruction to take a picture and send…
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Inaccurate information from Insurers/businesses.
I got my contents insurance renewal documents and under ‘Alternative accommodation’ it says they’ll cover X amount if your home becomes unfit to live in following loss or damage covered under buildings for: - The cost of a similar property…..or - Rent you’re legally responsible for under your tenancy…. It’s the ‘covered…
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Crown Procurement Services and FP Mailing
Does anyone else have any negative experience with this company/ies? They are currently trying to scam my charity out of a year's rental of a franking machine because they never came to collect the machine at the time our contract ended despite repeated requests. I can't find anything much about them and they have a dodgy…
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Direct vacuums
Does anyone know if Direct vacuums is in trouble? I ordered a vaccum cleaner 6 days ago and paid via PayPal. I have received no communication from them despite my 4 emails asking for confirmation of the order. They advertise free next day delivery but so far nothing. What do I do now? I have told them that if they do not…
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Groupon
I purchased a golf deal from Midland Golf. The merchant withdrew the offer and I was not informed. it came to light when I tried to use the vouchers. I contacted Groupon expecting a full refund. They gave me Groupon bucks. As the voucher was due to expire I purchased something that I really did not want. I have £3.84 left…
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Publishers clearing house
I have been informed by a friend ( not the company) that I have won a sum of money from the above. Google names them as a genuine company but one which is often used for scams. Anyone heard of them ?
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Complain Stonebridge College course
Dear Sir/Madam, I am currently doing an online course at this Stonebridge College just a month, but I want to change my course, by the agreement, I have legal right to change my course, but I sent over 8 emails to the customer service and calls 8 times, they ignore me, and I also complain about their service, no response.…
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British Gas Customer Service Vent
What is going on with British Gas customer service. I arranged a gas safety check in July after speaking to 2 people on one call. On the day of the appointment no one showed . I was in the planning of leaving the property soon so didn't follow up the missed appointment I'm on pay as you go meter . On Wednesday I went to…
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Covid Vaccination Passport email.
Had an email today about C19 vaccination Passport/Certificate. Says if you're double jabbed you can use it to travel throughout Europe without the need for quarantine/testing. Asks you to accept or decline invitation within 12 hours of email. link take you to a fake NHS page asking for personal details. I deleted the email…
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QS Supplies - Abysmal Customer Service / Awful after Sales Support (particularly on damaged goods)
Ordered bath which was delivered promptly. However, bath is damaged. i sent a complaint email and showed photos of damage. I said i was prepared to keep but i would like a discount and % refund. OR, if no refund they can come and collect. Two very simple options presented to QS - one week later and no response other than a…
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Beefeater reward points & vouchers warning.
Hi all, Anyone else having a problem with Beefeater Rewards, 50% off Promotion vouchers not being sent as promised, Rewards points not being extended as promised ? Also be warned to to check your reward points are not going out of date as they do not seem to be warning members these days. Is there anyway to talk to…
