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_shel wrote: »

Although I agree with some of the other posters in that nobody is forced to take out these loans I do get mad the way they target the most vulnerable.

For example I had a leaflet pushed through my door offering car finance. It was for a huge APR. Not huge in comparison to some of the others named here, however here lies the problem.......

I live in a fairly depived are of Liverpool. I can not name many in my street who work, most rely on benefits, have disabilities or are penisoners etc.

Included on this leaflet was a load of 'blab' about Capital of Culture & the it had the 08 logo. In my opinion luring (already deprived) people into believing this company had the permission and support of the 08 company and more importantly the council.

I found out the name of the marketing director of the 08 company and the council.
I made a 'complaint' about this company and their use of the 08 logo to lure already deprived people into taking out loans they could not afford, perhaps based on their use of the logo, who then may default and be even further deprived.

I'm pleased to say the city solicitor came to see me & assured me they did not give permission for this use of their logo, took the leaflet and the company was sued by the Council and the 08 company for using the logo

To date I've not received any more leaflets about car finance.

Well done !