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The Consumer Forums

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  1. The Consumer Forums
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    1. Welcome to the Consumer Forums

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      Free advice and support to to solve your consumer problems.
      Welcome. You have just joined the Consumer Forums. Come here and introduce yourself.
      You will soon discover what a friendly place this is and get lots of hints about standing up to consumer bullies or dealing with other consumer rights.

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    2. Give up smoking - - here.

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      If you are giving up smoking then you might like to start a thread here so you can let us know how you are doing - and about each time you falter.

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      MIKE770

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    3. FAQs

      Frequently Asked Questions. Case guidance etc. Instructions on how you can Reclaim the Right------::::::-----------
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      You will need to register to enter these consumer forums
      Registration is FREE and very easy.

    4. Forum Rules - Please read before posting

      Forum rules and other forum issues. You MUST read and agree these before reading or posting in this forum.

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      Donations are... Go to last post

      by
      Bookworm

      7th July 2007 12:27

    5. Make do and mend - What are your cost-cutting tips?

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      Banks, Debt collectors, PayDay lenders, PCNs - it's a war out there. You need to put your personal econcomy on a war-time footing.
      Share your money-saving tips with the rest of us here.

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      26th August 2010 23:43

    6. The Bear Garden

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      Had a bad day, Dear? Come here for some off-topic chat.

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      Today 17:20

    7. Technical Computer/IT/Console/SatNav Questions

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      Having problems with your PC, laptop, games console, hand-held, sat-nav etc. No doubt others will have gone through the same issue and can point you in the right direction.
      This is for technical support - not for disputes with suppliers

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    8. CAG Meets

      Want to meet up with other CAG people round the country?

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    9. Campaign

      Are you interested in the bigger picture? Do you have definite ideas which you wish to contribute? Are you interested in campaigning in some way? Whether it is bank charges, PPI, the cost of gas/electric/food/travel etc - this is the place to share your ideas.

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      1. OFT Market Study on Personal Current Accounts (8)
      2. OFT Test Case Updates and Discussion (101)

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      Today 12:03

    10. Helpful Organisations

      Links to other sources of help. Please contact Admin if you want to add an entry

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  2. The Consumer Forums
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    1. Bank and Finance Subforums:-

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      1. General (8016)
      2. The Financial Ombudsman Service (113)
      3. Scotland (1070)
      4. Abbey Bank (4744)
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      6. Barclays Bank (5207)
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      11. MBNA (2061)
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      13. NatWest Bank (5496)
      14. The Nationwide (1831)
      15. Royal Bank of Scotland (2806)
      16. Yorkshire Bank and Clydesdale Bank and Northern Bank (959)
      17. Other Institutions (2193)
      18. A Word from the Banks (173)
      19. The CAG libel case forum (10)
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    1. Motoring

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      how best to sell... Go to last post

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      Today 17:20

    2. General Consumer Issues

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      Today 17:32

    3. General Knowledge

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      As the title suggests - a kind of "Did you know...?" - a place to add snippets of information about consumer law. Everyone must know at least one little gem that could help out loads of people. Try and post with a link to clarification where possible.

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      Today 11:22

    4. Retail loss Prevention/Other shoplifting allegations.

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    5. Benefits, Tax Credits and Minimum Wage

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      Having problems with benefits / deductions, or want to discuss entitlement etc. this is the place. Other matters include Tax Credit issues and also advice for those on / or below minimum wage.

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    6. DVLA

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      Problems with the DVLA? Don't we all? - here's the place to post.

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      Today 09:16

    7. Employment Problems

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      Do you have problems at work for any reason including disability, harassment, discrimination? Are you facing disciplinary action? Are you failing to get employment because of some disability or discrimination problem? Discuss it here.

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      is this unfair? Go to last post

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      Today 17:24

    8. Insurance/Assurance Companies

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      1. Aviva Questions and Issues (82)
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    9. Local Authority, Council Tax and Business Rates Issues

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      This is the place to discuss Local Authority dispute, including issues around Council Tax Banding, Business Rates, Planning etc. NB: DO NOT USE THIS FORUM FOR COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT OR DEBT ISSUES - you will get more support in the other relevant forums.

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      Can I sue the... Go to last post

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      Allwood

      Today 08:53

    10. The NHS

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    11. Parking / Traffic Offences

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      A forum to discuss the legalities or unlawfulness of parking/speeding tickets or congestions charges etc.

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      Bus Lane PCN Go to last post

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      idbrooke victim

      Today 17:16

    12. Payment Protection Insurance (PPI)

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      The misselling of Payment Protection Insurance is widespread, and believed to run into billions of pounds. This forum will help you to see if you have a valid claim for a refund, and guide you through the process.

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      Today 16:20

    13. Pets and Vets

      Have you been let down by a vet, or had some problem with your pet. If so, then this is the place to seek advice.

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      Loved, Lost and... Go to last post

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      jaxads

      30th August 2010 21:07

    14. Public transport (Trains, tubes and buses)

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      Have you been let down by public transport? Tell us about it here. Go one better and put in a claim for some proper compensation. You don't have to accept their travel vouchers. You can do better than that.

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      Today 17:34

    15. Residential and Commercial Lettings

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      This is the place for both Landlords and Tenants to discuss letting issues, and share experiences.

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    16. Special needs, Disability etc

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      If you have special needs or disability issues, discrimination, motability etc, come here to discuss it or to give advice

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      Kate987123

      Today 14:41

    17. Students

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      Come here if you think that you have consumer-style problems which are connected to your status as a student

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    18. Utilities - Gas, Electricity, Water

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      1. Argos (304)
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      3. Broadband and other Internet issues (513)
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      5. Currys/Dixons (322)
      6. Digital TV Services (193)
      7. Garage services (814)
      8. Gyms and Health Clubs (223)
      9. High Street Stores (704)
      10. Holiday & Airline companies (784)
      11. Mail order catalogues (220)
      12. Online Stores (211)
      13. PCWorld (220)
      14. Postal and Delivery Services (49)
      15. Retailers - High Street and On-line Stores Forums (394)
      16. Telecoms - mobile or fixed (3241)
      17. Vehicle retailers and manufacturers (1313)
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    "Dealing with debt"
    You can choose any one of our new debt forums to seek help or to give help on specific aspects of debt.

    1. Overseas Debt/Overseas Account issues

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      WA_Newman

      Today 16:02

    2. Debt management and Debt self-help

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      Advice on how to work towards a debt free life

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      Today 17:24

    3. Debt Collection Industry

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      Advice on how to deal with debt collectors.
      Are you receiving distressing phone calls? Are you recording them? Why not?

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      1. ACS law (12)
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      Today 17:33

    4. Bailiffs and High Court Enforcement Officers

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      Your rights when dealing with bailiffs and High Court Enforcement officers

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      Today 17:39

    5. Credit Reference Agencies

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      Experian, Equifax, CallCredit etc

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      Halifax late... Go to last post

      by
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      Today 06:36

    6. Log Book Loans / Bills of Sale

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      They have also been known as 'Chattel Mortgages', but whatever the name - this is the place to get advice.

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      by
      Hip_Hop

      Today 16:39

    7. Vehicle Repossessions

      Tell us your vehicle repo story here - whether it is a failed financed purchase or a LogBook Loan

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      Unhappy court papers... Go to last post

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      Today 13:32

    8. Formal Solutions: Bankruptcy, Administration Orders and IVAs

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      Advice on some of the formal debt management solutions

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      Business debt... Go to last post

      by
      chetan

      Today 11:56

    9. Dealing with Debt in Scotland

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      Advice and guidance on Scotland specific debt issues

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    10. Legal Issues

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      Advice and guidance on dealing with court action by a creditor

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      1. DCA Legal Successes (194)
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    11. Mortgages and Secured Loans

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      Advice on dealing with secured debt

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      JonCris

      Today 14:20

    12. PayDay loans

      (30 Viewing)

      An essential way of making ends meet? - or just another expensive way climbing onto the spiral of debt?
      The British Cheque Cashers Association says that it receives very few complaints from borrowers.

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      one month loan-... Go to last post

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      Today 17:38

    13. Home Repossessions

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      Tell us your repossession story or seek help here

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      Been evicted,... Go to last post

      by
      Zaq

      Today 09:46

    14. Effects of debt on Health and Lifestyle

      Advice and guidance on dealing with debt on a personal level

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      How patient will... Go to last post

      by
      hilaryfrances

      31st August 2010 15:54

    15. Letter Templates

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      Various letter templates to help you communicate with your creditors - PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO VIEW THESE TEMPLATE LETTERS - Membership is free: http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/register.php

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      You will need to register to enter these consumer forums
      Registration is FREE and very easy.

    16. General Debt Issues

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      Post here any general debt questions not covered elsewhere.

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      1. General Consumer issues in the media... (474)
      2. Bank Charges and the Finance Industry in the media... (3828)
      3. Credit Today (834)
      4. Data protection and Credit reference Agencies in the media... (65)
      5. Disability discrimination in the media (120)
      6. Gas, Electricity Water: Utilities in the media (194)
      7. Holiday and travel in the media (92)
      8. Parking issues in the media (86)
      9. PPI in the media (95)
      10. Repossessions in the media (249)
      11. Which? Consumer News (2211)
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