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Legal and General...they say NO!

Just got a letter back from Legal and General saying that I was not mis-sold.I disagree.I phoned the ombudsman this morning and they are sending me a form to fill in.Just wondered if anyone had any advice, success stories etc to share with me, thanks...

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  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,798 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Name Dropper
    L&G accepted my claim, on the basis that there was no paperwork to prove anything one way or another.

    They then calculated that I was not entitiled to any compensation -go figure!
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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,018 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    depends on why they have turned it down and what evidence they have to support it.
    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.
  • As posted elsewhere

    Normal uphold rate with L & G 70%

    Of the rejected cases taken to the Ombudsman uphold rate 100%

    L & G playing the numbers, definetly
  • JCL
    JCL Posts: 574 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    What evidence do you have to say you were mis-sold?
    MFW 2015 #41 = £20,515/£20,515
    MFW 2014 #41 = £26,100/£25,000
    MFW 2013 #41 = £10,000/£10,000
    Original MF date = May 2036 - MF achieved on 15 June 2015
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