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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…
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Anti Social Neighbour Behavior
Hi, just really need some advice. I have been suffering my neighbour's anti-social behavior for two years now. The individual lives alone and has metal health issues and a chronic drink problem. Issues: Extremely loud music in bursts lasting 1-2 hours at a time. Starts at 7am (sometimes 6am) and is intermittent for the…
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Call 159 to beat bank scammers
If you're worried you've been contacted by a suspicious number claiming to be your bank you can now call '159' from your landline or mobile, which guarantees you a secure line with your bank to verify the original phone call. It's part of a UK-wide initiative launched by industry group Stop Scams UK and non-profit…
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Kids on the block
Not much to do with Money saving as such but wanted a community to vent to. My family are happy with where we live, nice house and good area. We live on a horseshoe estate and our side of the horseshoe is quiet. The other sees a bit more action. Nothing bad though. It's a fairly new estate and parking is at a premium so…
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Morrisons email complaint
A few days ago myself and an old lady at 80,(I did not know her before this) who had just lost her husband 4 weeks ago were abused by a Morrisons shop worker rant. Shouting and swearing.just one of the things....we had said absolutely nothing to this worker before or after . The lady and I called for a manager(assistant…
