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Cold Calling

Hi All, I am now getting Cold Calls from companies saying that they can get my claim sorted in 6-8 weeks and that i have to go with the companies who have the correct legal documents, i have been a subscriber to the news letter for over 2 years now and i have not seen anyother mensions of these companies they are charging between £30-£40 per account.

Any comments welcome
:confused::confused:

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  • GonzoAston
    GonzoAston Posts: 1,390 Forumite
    edited 18 June 2009 at 2:15AM
    Just use the template letter here. No need to pay anyone for the privalige of doing it for you. Money better off in your pocket than theirs.

    ETA: Ignore what they say to you. They're only after their money. They cant get it done any better than you can, and you dont need legal forms for it either.
    I know my spelling is shocking :eek: It is alot better than it used to be though :rotfl:
  • GonzoAston
    GonzoAston Posts: 1,390 Forumite
    Sorry, tried to link it, wouldnt work. Here is the link to template letters/info etc :D

    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/bank-charges-hardship
    I know my spelling is shocking :eek: It is alot better than it used to be though :rotfl:
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,328 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I am now getting Cold Calls from companies saying that they can get my claim sorted in 6-8 weeks
    That was one of the "phrases" that the MoJ told claims companies to stop using as it doesnt take 6-8 weeks. It doesnt even take 6-8 months.

    Any company making false and almost fraudulent claims to get your business is probably treating your business in a similar matter if you sign up with them.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • jos004
    jos004 Posts: 222 Forumite
    Small_fish wrote: »
    Hi All, I am now getting Cold Calls from companies saying that they can get my claim sorted in 6-8 weeks and that i have to go with the companies who have the correct legal documents, i have been a subscriber to the news letter for over 2 years now and i have not seen anyother mensions of these companies they are charging between £30-£40 per account.

    Any comments welcome
    :confused::confused:

    Tell them to get stuffed!. I had a call from one of these companies, two years ago, shortly before the test case began.
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