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 […]
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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 […]
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Classic example of why to use Checkaco: the hotel that keeps going bust
When bride-to-be Roxanne Reeve paid a £500 deposit to the Lenwade House Hotel for her September wedding last year at the posh Norfolk venue she had no idea it would go bust. She was doubly shocked when not only did she lose the £500 deposit and her dream wedding but she discovered the hotel had […]
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Checkaco a new landlord before you pay your deposit (so you don’t lose your cash)
My daughter recently left her flat to rent a new property in Cardiff but was told her £300 deposit on the old flat would not be returned as the landlady had to clean the flat. When my daughter pointed out she had cleaned the flat from top to bottom and left it immaculately clean she […]
Offered a new tarmac driveway?
Offered a new tarmac driveway?
Beware of builders asking for a big deposit – Checkaco them first!
Builders are going out of business like there is no tomorrow. So, if your builder says they need a big deposit before they start work on your extension, garage, loft conversion or new bathroom, do a £3.85 Checkaco on them first. But first get their correct company name. Many rogues will trade under various names […]
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A Useful Tool to Prevent Getting Scammed
It’s easy in today’s world to turn to online browsing when you’re looking for certain services or products. When websites have wonderful enticing images and promises of bargain prices, how do you know if by pressing click you might just be waving goodbye to your hard earned cash? Check here first We offer a useful […]
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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 […]
£3,000 for a suit that never materialised
Dominic Hall of Hertfordshire paid A Suit That Fits £3,000 for a suit that never materialised. When he asked for his money back the company went bust. A simple credit check with Checkaco would have flagged up a string of financial irregularities and persuaded Dominic to spend his money elsewhere. Writing for This Is Money […]