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Name and Shame
I wonder how many of us in FG have, either recently, or at some time in the past been "ripped off" by unscrupulous tradespeople in various ways. ie , Overcharging, uncompleted work, faulty or inferior materials used.
The list is endless ... Electricians Plumbers Builders Real Estate Agents Mail Order Companies etc etc etc .... Why not get it off your chest and name and shame them? Just a thought ...  |
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06-28-2006, 05:02 PM
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Re: Name and Shame
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He's long gone with a dozen other names to hide behind. I've learnt - I won't make that mistake again. |
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06-28-2006, 05:34 PM
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My DV.
I ordered a ps2 and it never came, i had a hell of a job getting my money back. http://www.mydv-ripoff.co.uk/ |
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06-28-2006, 05:55 PM
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Re: Name and Shame
Dixons / Curry's: Long story but I've never been back to either shop.
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06-28-2006, 06:08 PM
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06-28-2006, 06:35 PM
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Top off my list is would have to be PC World and Homebase. Their staff look at you with a vacant expression if you dare to approach them with a question. May as well be talking Arabic!  |
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06-29-2006, 04:47 AM
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Re: Name and Shame
This is a biggie.. I just wrote them a letter yesterday.
Verizon routed a long distance phone call to the UK through AT&T The charge is 172.00$ I have my own long distance carrier. I pay .06 cents to call the UK My cell phone charges me .o8 cents to call the UK Why would I make a call for 1.79$ ???????? I told them yesterday... You can do whatever you want to me. I am not paying that bill.. How dare you? Do you think the public is stupid? I think Ill go around my neighborhood, today, and put bills in peoples mail boxes for stuff they didnt ask me for. Lets see if I receive any money. |
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06-29-2006, 09:11 AM
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OneTV (UK tv shopping channel - yes, I know serves me right!)
First (and last) time I've ever shopped from tv, ordered item that was absolute rubbish last December and returned it same day it arrived. Have been chasing refund ever since and finally managed to obtain it end of last month. Sadly, look like channel is going under and there are still 1000's more people who they owe money to for goods never sent or returned and not refunded. Only got my refund because I threated legal action.
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