PPI firm goes west !

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Foggy

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Post by Foggy » Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:46 pm
Just seen on the news Tucan Claims, a PPI reclaim company, has just gone into liquidation, leaving many of its client's out of pocket, after charging an upfront fee !!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-18409269
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Post by Niobe » Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:56 pm
That's interesting to read!!!

So glad we never took this out.
 
 

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Post by MelanieGiles » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:53 pm
Oh dear! Let's hope this is not the start of a domino effect.
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Post by Niobe » Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:56 pm
I hope not Mel!!
 
 

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Post by kazzafunk » Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:32 am
That's not good news. Amazing in fact with the fees some of these companies charge.
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Post by CoverItAll » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:41 pm
There is no need to use a claims company, especially as they take 25% of what you are repaid.
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Post by Foggy » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:58 pm
Very true, John. Some, apparently take up to 40% !!
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Post by Daniel Griffiths » Thu Jun 14, 2012 4:59 pm
Dont forget its plus VAT
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