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Watchdog BBC1 7pm tonight

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  • s1h
    s1h Posts: 491 Forumite
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    dam i missed this program can anyone give a summary?
  • tb1_3
    tb1_3 Posts: 14 Forumite
    Edinburghlass wrote:
    One point to any new MSE users, please don't use the BBC Reclaim Article's suggestion of estimating your bank charges.

    Follow Martin's tried and tested route and you will get your money back :)

    :confused: why? I have 44 bank statement and have estimated the 6 years of charges. Will this not stand up in court? Even though the BBC letter does state "If you dissagree with this amount, please supply me a copy of all the charges applied to my account dating back 6 years"

    They have replied but not contested the amount.

    Please advise as I am about to take them to court on Thursday.

    Thank you
  • nel
    nel Posts: 123 Forumite
    ohh poo missed it

    what was said????

    anyone know if its repeated at all?
  • icklejulez
    icklejulez Posts: 1,209 Forumite
    Double this caught the last few mins with financial ombudsman, from what I made out he was on our side!
    Saving needed to emigrate to Oz
    *September 2015*

    £11,860.00 needed = £1,106 in savings

  • Bumear
    Bumear Posts: 64 Forumite
    I watched the programme tonight and it made me get off my behind and start the ball rolling.
    Ive just typed up the letter asking for my statements so fingers crossed.
    The guy from the ombudsman was defo on our side, so if things get sticky im gonna give him a ring!

    Wish me luck!
  • s1h
    s1h Posts: 491 Forumite
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    From the website :

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/reports/insurance_and_finance/insurance_20070220.shtml
  • Allison3829
    Allison3829 Posts: 8 Forumite
    Im not sure if this is in the right thread... I wrote to my bank 2 weeks ago asking for the last 6 years of statments. A guy from Northern Rock called me today and said that instead of the last 6 years statements they are sending out the last 6years of bank charges in writing at no charge. Have I done the right thing by saying this is ok??
  • kazzaw
    kazzaw Posts: 717 Forumite
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    Thought I should let you know that one of the people interviewed on Watchdog tonight is a fellow member of MSE!! ;)
    :j New Year, New You = 1.5lb/12lb:j
  • MABLE
    MABLE Posts: 4,239 Forumite
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    Im not on the banks side but it does seem wrong to me that people can claim the charges back when they went outside of the terms and conditions.
    The charges are excessive but nothing was hidden. I feel the credit worthy are having now to suffer because of some very foolish people.
  • impy78
    impy78 Posts: 3,157 Forumite
    kazzaw wrote:
    Thought I should let you know that one of the people interviewed on Watchdog tonight is a fellow member of MSE!! ;)


    oooh, who?!


    Is it better then to go through the ombudsman than directly through the courts, then, re your account being closed?
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
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