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Switch Energy Companies and pay MORE

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  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    I've been saying this for a bit now in these forums. E-mailed Martin about my experiences on the comparison sites and he couldn't understand why I was getting quoted savings over my BG tarrif when the energy companies websites said they cost more.

    Well I know why they are lying - they get a kickback from the companies.
  • Plushchris
    Plushchris Posts: 3,592 Forumite
    That article is a bit rubbish to be honest, it says a third end up paying more but then doesnt say how, I expect most of them are numpties that put the wrong information in to start with or dont understand how discounts work.

    Everytime I've used a comparison site they have come up accurate, I dont see why so many people have such a problem with them.

    The ones I've dealt with have never made a secret of the fact they receive a commission from the companies they switch
    Missing Tesco R&R since Feb '07 :A & now a "Tesco veteran" apparently! ;)
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