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SMD Exchange Thread

I was just wondering why the thread about Carl Wright's SMD Exchange Ltd had disappeared. Was there something inappropriate in it or was there a complaint made?

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  • Wywth
    Wywth Posts: 5,079 Forumite
    chtp0103 wrote: »
    I was just wondering why the thread about Carl Wright's SMD Exchange Ltd had disappeared. Was there something inappropriate in it or was there a complaint made?

    Probably because it broke the forum rules?

    Have you read them?
    http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/site/forum-faqs

    A magnificent read, I must say :cool:
  • chtp0103
    chtp0103 Posts: 14 Forumite
    I don't believe any of the forum rules were broken and the thread had been there for months before suddenly disappearing. Carl Wright has a history of threatening boards who don't take down posts about him so I'm a little suspicious this may be the case here. It concerns me that more people may fall foul of his companies if threads like this one disappear.
  • chtp0103
    chtp0103 Posts: 14 Forumite
    I'm also worried about what I can mention now and don't wish to get anyone into trouble. A bit of clarification on what we need to steer clear of regarding Carl Wright or his new company SMD Exchange Ltd, would be useful here.
  • Hi, can you tell me what you know about this company please? I have just had a man visit from them offering me things that are seemingly too good to be true to help me with my debt?
  • Hi, can you tell me what you know about this company please? I have just had a man visit from them offering me things that are seemingly too good to be true to help me with my debt?

    I can point you in the direction of a thread that discusses this. Unfortunately as a relatively new user I cannot post links on here. However, I'm sure no-one from MSE will mind if I direct you to another thread that explains all. Search for the following on Google:

    smd exchange legal beagles
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,028 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Carl Wright (or his company reps) have threatened the board with legal action in the past. The board will remove allegations which cannot be proven.
    Hi, can you tell me what you know about this company please? I have just had a man visit from them offering me things that are seemingly too good to be true to help me with my debt?

    I suggest you look up Cartel client review. A company that Carl Wright was involved with before. It was shut down by the ministy of justice. It too made wild claims of what people could get back. Not before taking over £20 million off people and not having enough to refund them.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8574956.stm

    He has now set up again.
    http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2143448/Cartel-Client-Review-Boss-crashed-debt-firm-PPI-claims-firm.html

    If I made any accusation or comment on what I believe this person is like the board would remove the post. However, I will it to your imagination and common sense to make your own mind up.
    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.
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