Timeshare Victims In Distress !

Saturday 27th April 2024

Mercantile Claims are representing a large number of applicants in relation to mis-sold timeshare contracts, many of which have bottle-necked with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). These cases are ones where the finance provider has refused to acknowledge responsibility for the mis-selling of the contract, and so we have had no further […]

Notorious Timeshare Scammers Family Offer Reward To Find His Killer!

Saturday 27th April 2024

The family of a notorious criminal, originally from Solihull, have offered £100,000 reward to anyone who can help find his killer. John Palmer started out as a scrap metal dealer. He acquired the name ‘Goldfinger’ after he was cleared of handling stolen gold bullion in 1983.
He was shot dead 3 years ago […]

ICO Names and Shames Illegal Telemarketers

Saturday 27th April 2024

Our Vault LTD fined £70k by the Information Commissioners Office, after making 55,364 nuisance phone calls.
 
In a statement, the ICO said it had issued an Enforcement Notice to the company, ordering it to stop its illegal marketing activity.
Our Vault had been cold-calling people who had previously registered with the Telephone Preference Service […]

Millions Of Travellers Set To Benefit From New Holiday Protection Directive

Saturday 27th April 2024

The new EU Package Travel Directive, ensures all travellers get the same holiday protection.
From 1 July this year, travel agents must take responsibility for each aspect of a holiday someone books with them in a single transaction. The new rules make travel firms responsible for every aspect of the holiday, and sorting […]

New Technology Helps HMRC Take Down Fraudsters.

Saturday 27th April 2024

Over the past 12 months, HMRC has requested the takedown of more than 20,000 corrupt websites. HM Revenue and Customs claims to have saved the public over £2.4 million, by shutting down websites and fraudsters who run them. Most people with a mobile phone have probably received a text purporting to be […]

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 […]

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 […]