1st Central £75 SCAM

Beware - Bought my car insurance through 1st Central. They emailed my certificate and saif it (and other docs) could be viewed in their "portal". It was only by chance I went to the portal (printing problems). It was then a message popped up saying I needed to enter my drivers licence number within 21 days or I'd be charged £75 admin!
No mention of this in the application process or any of the other emails/documents.
How many out there have been scammed out of £75?

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  • thenudeone
    thenudeone Posts: 4,462 Forumite
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    Nice to see the use of the word "SCAM" being spread like confetti on MSE.

    It it wasn't in the terms they couldn't charge it. Did you check the terms before signing?
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  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,883 Forumite
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    How are you being scammed? Supply the info they require.
    Cost at most a stamp or free if if you email it.

    Are you withholding your licence details because YOUR TRYING TO SCAM THEM?
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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 119,324 Forumite
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    Scam should have a new dictionary meaning applied to it because it seems to be used incorrectly on MSE so frequently.
    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.
  • magpiecottage
    magpiecottage Posts: 9,241 Forumite
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    I have been scammed in my local. I went in, asked for a round and they made me PAY for it!
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,883 Forumite
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    I have been scammed in my local. I went in, asked for a round and they made me PAY for it!

    Disgusting. I do hope they didnt make you drink it as well.
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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 119,324 Forumite
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    Have you seen the post in the mortgage section about Santander variable rate soaring? This is from MSE Helen. How much is the rate soaring by? Just 0.5%. The typical amount historically that variable rates go up or down by when there is a change.

    Is the site to blame for the increase in this sort of stupid reporting or is it just reflecting current media and consumer trends where anything that goes up "soars". Anything that goes down "plummets" and anything that is not understood by someone is a scam or a rip off?
    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.
  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    VMeldrew wrote: »
    How many out there have been scammed out of £75?

    I believe the figure is 28.
  • magpiecottage
    magpiecottage Posts: 9,241 Forumite
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    I heard that The Full Monty was a ripoff!
  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    Velcro - what a rip off.
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