Many of your customers may have been dormant due to furloughing and the lockdowns but when furloughing ends thousands of firms could go into administration. That means you may not get paid. Things have changed during the pandemic. Do a credit check on them first with Checkaco to see if they are still solvent. The ratings are poor, […]
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The builders have done a runner!
Paying a big deposit? Do a Checkaco first! If you are paying a hefty deposit for building work, a new conservatory or a new extension then do a credit check first with Checkaco. You’ll see if the builders you are using are reliable. The ratings are poor, fair, good or excellent – find out now for […]
Have you checked your credit rating?
Potential clients will invariably do a credit check with you before they order work – if your credit rating is poor they’ll run a mile. Check what they see with Checkaco and update it if it’s incorrect Is it poor, fair, good or excellent – find out now for just £5.95!If a potential customer uses an […]
Behind the Mask
Beware the phoney face mask seller – don’t part with any cash until you’ve checked them on Checkaco.com. Thousands of people are ordering face masks and other PPE items every hour of the day in the UK as the Covid-19 outbreak continues and the call to return to normal grows. However Checkaco has come across […]
Beware the get rich quick Ponzi schemes
Beware the get rich quick Ponzi schemes – like this one that left people in the UK £21m out of pocket. Ever since Charles Ponzi promised investors in American in the 1920s 100% profit on investing in his scheme within 90 days, Ponzi schemes have tempted the public to part with their cash. Oh course […]
Flowers, plants & shrubs… oh my!
Thank goodness garden centres are reopening as there are rogue sites online that say they sell plants but they never arrive. There have been a string of complaints about online firms who claim to stock flowers, bedding plants and shrubs which can be ordered and delivered during the lock down. Often they are set up […]
The coronavirus catch: builder won’t return buyer’s deposit
The Guardian’s Miles Brignall has written about the case of a house buyer who said they have been well and truly stitched up Redrow Homes this April. The reader contacted Miles Brignall to say: “Earlier this year, we agreed to buy a newly built home in Kent from the developer Redrow. We had sold our […]
Business Background Checks for the Consumer
Background Checks for the Consumer Whether you’re buying a car, paying for a wedding or refurbishing your home, you’ll want the reassurance of knowing that you’re dealing with someone reputable. But checking out reviews from satisfied customers isn’t enough if the business is having financial problems. Although a company may seem outwardly successful, it’s not […]
Paying a deposit for furniture? Don’t get caught out if the company goes bust like House of Fraser –check them out with Checkaco first
Paying a deposit for furniture? Don’t get caught out if the company goes bust like House of Fraser –check them out with Checkaco first So many people got caught out when House of Fraser went bust as they lost their deposits on furniture and various goods. And although one family took matters into their own […]
Before you switch energy companies – read this and save money and heartache
Before you switch energy companies – read this and save money and heartache Last year nine energy firms went bust in the UK meaning nearly a million people lost their energy company of choice as they were automatically switched to a new one. Many of those customers were in credit and won’t get their money […]