Lapland New Forest Scam. How to get money back...

matchew1974

Dorset Police said officers at the scene were told the site had been closed permanently and that contractors were packing up and leaving.

Why are the police there i wonder ????

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/7765080.stm

verlander

itv news 1.55 confirmed closed all facilites being removed now!!! power to the people

NAG_2

any experts got any advice?

tigger2000

Go and buy tickets for West Midlands..sorry trying to keep smiling in hope I will get my money back! Depends how you paid I believe

Trace1974

"A Lapland-style theme park criticised by visitors as "hell" and a "scam" has closed down, it is understood.
Lapland New Forest opened on Friday on the Hampshire-Dorset border but was criticised by hundreds of visitors.
It is not clear who is behind the closure as trading standards had said it did not have the power to shut it. Dorset Police said officers at the scene were told the site had been closed permanently and that contractors were packing up and leaving. "

From the BBC local new website and reported on the TV!!

We have tickets to go on Sunday and I am now really happy we don't have to go!!!

matchew1974

NAG wrote: »

any experts got any advice?

consumer direct have advised me it is now a clear breach of contract so we can all claim under section 75 of the CCA 1974 - get calling !!!:T

GomerPyle

You are correct tigger2000 and I am blunt, direct and forceful, which is why I normally deal with scammers elsewhere, but this case drew me in.

I am happy to be criticised by anyone who is sharing the same purpose that I am, but my methods are to achieve a result, Sadly it may not enable people to get their money back, though it hasn't worsened their situation. It has clarified things and ensured that less people get scammed the same way.

I'm retired and I dont do what I do for praise or thanks. It just makes me feel good.

I am a little peeved that Phil should suggest that I would operate dishonestly, but that's a reflection on him - not me.

On a lighter note - who one earth is Dave Bishop ? who was telling us that one or both of the Victor Mears was in tears over this shambles which was caused by ill health, bad weather, a plague of locusts, famine or pestilence.

Santa's Chief Elf - I'll be bound.

cynical-lady

PhilCfromSurrey wrote: »

Gomer Pyle -

I know that you mean well and everything, but I can't help thinking that you've got a little over-excited.

It's kind of you to offer to help the people who did actually experience the disappoinment of this gruesome park, but they seem to be making an excellent job of helping themselves without too much interference.

I also can't help mentioning that the ideaof "Cynical-Lady" being a separate entity from yourself provokes a degree of, if not cynicism, certainly scepticism in me i'm afraid.

- Phil

OMG, I've finally got my breath back.....I've been sitting here with my chin on the floor for a couple of minutes!

I am not he ...he is not me.How strange of you to think so.

I'm sorry GomerPyle, I didn't realise my open comment to you would attract this sort of idiotic comment.

Why on earth would anyone think that?

GomerPyle

Don't worry cynical-lady, I take it as a compliment.

If you saw a picture of me you'd be outraged. :rotfl:

People want advice ?

This very site has answers - look here

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/section75-protect-your-purchases?gclid=CP-HnZWVp5cCFR2zEAodayeV-A#debitcard

Any helpful suggestions Phil ?

NAG_2

Road_Hog wrote: »

Well the West Midlands one is due to start this Saturday.

http://www.laplandwestmidlands.co.uk/tickets.html

From the front page at the bottom.

"Images used on this website are for illustration purposes only and may not represent the real event"

this one doesnt sound too promising either?

Lapland attraction needs licence


A planned Lapland-style attraction which wants to open on Saturday does not yet have an entertainment licence, a Staffordshire council has said.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/7764541.stm