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Foggy
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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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That's interesting to read!!!
So glad we never took this out.
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Oh dear! Let's hope this is not the start of a domino effect.
Regards, Melanie Giles, Insolvency Practitioner
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That's not good news. Amazing in fact with the fees some of these companies charge.
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There is no need to use a claims company, especially as they take 25% of what you are repaid.
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Very true, John. Some, apparently take up to 40% !!
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