Azure Resorts, do you have a claim?

Saturday 27th April 2024

Mercantile Claims are representing a number of clients in relation to mis-sold timeshare contracts by Azure Resorts Ltd.
A number of our clients purchased timeshare products with Azure Resorts, which were funded by loan agreements arranged by the resort. The sales company which advised those clients to enter into sizeable and complex loan […]

Another Successful Claim !

Saturday 27th April 2024

Here at Mercantile Claims we have the pleasure of helping over 6,500 clients terminate their timeshare burdens. Many clients have experienced years of worry and stress due to their timeshare purchase. It is extremely rewarding to be able to help so many clients through what can be a very difficult time, both […]

TSB Overwhelmed by Incidents of Fraud.

Saturday 27th April 2024

TSB loses 12,500 customers after database migration smashed its system for millions in April. The bank says it has been overwhelmed by incidents of fraud following the technical meltdown.
Thousands of customers have been receiving fraudulent messages and emails and the bank has been unable to properly assist customers due to the sheer […]

Interest-Only Mortgages, The Ticking Time Bomb !

Saturday 27th April 2024

Thousands could be owed compensation, if they were advised to take out an interest-only mortgage when other loans were available.
 
Experts in the industry have been warning for years about the ticking time-bomb of interest-only mortgages.
For most of us, our mortgage is the biggest and most important loan that we will ever have, […]

New Scams To Look Out For !

Saturday 27th April 2024

Be Aware: Financial Fraud can be devastating for those targeted and, more often than not, it’s the most vulnerable at risk !
 
 
Credit cards have changed the way we live, making money easily available and improving our lifestyles, but alongside this is the growing problem of bank fraud, often with devastating consequences for […]

Curry’s PC World Receives Thousands of Customer Complaints !

Thursday 25th April 2024

Curry’s PC World receives a barrage of customer complaints, and staff aren’t happy either !
Product after-care plans have been pushed by sales staff for many years and, in some cases, are well worth the money, by providing peace of mind and comfort for many customers. However, it now seems that Curry’s customers […]

The FCA Orders The Ombudsman To Help Victims Of APP Fraud

Thursday 25th April 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), along with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), have published joint guidelines on how to deal with Authorised Push Payments (APP) fraud. These guidelines strengthen the authority of FOS and are much needed, as a report by Payment Services Regulator (PSR) discovered an alarming increase in the amount […]

Timeshare Fraudster Sent To Prison For Repeat Telemarketing Offences

Thursday 25th April 2024

Wesley Scott Aldred, from Kissimmee, Florida has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for violating the conditions of his probation order. He was previously convicted for telemarketing fraud in 2015, for participating in a timeshare resale fraudulent scheme. The company, named Premier Timeshare Solutions, defrauded timeshare owners all over the United […]

Has HMRC Secretly Been Recording Your Voice ID’s ?

Thursday 25th April 2024

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is investigating HMRC to establish whether or not the government tax body has been illegally recording and storing more than 5 Million Biometric Voice ID’s.
Watchdog Group ‘Big Brother Watch’ (BBW) lodged an official complaint with the ICO. The advocacy organisation said that the collection of Voice ID’s […]

Why Is Holiday Insurance An Essential Purchase ?

Wednesday 24th April 2024

Everyone should get travel insurance as soon as you have booked a holiday. Too often, people book holidays and leave the insurance until last. But what if you book a holiday, then get ill and can’t travel? The airline wont refund you, the holiday company wont help and you’ve lost your money. […]