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Before beginning to claim your bank charges be sure to read the FAQ by clicking the link above. Read it carefully and also read as much of the forum material as you can manage before you start claiming your bank charges refund. You will have to register before you can post or view the materials which may assist you in reclaiming your penalty charges: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Understand what you are doing and you will be able to Reclaim the Right more effectively.

Why don't you come and introduce yourself in the Welcome section at the top of the forum. Then have a look around the rest of it.
Do not post or start claiming until you have read the entire FAQ section and step by step guides and you have a good basic idea of what to do and of the layout of the forum.
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Free advice and support to reclaim your bank charges or to solve other consumer problems.
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You will soon discover what a friendly place this is and get lots of hints about claiming your bank charges or dealing with other consumer rights.
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Frequently Asked Questions. Case guidance etc. Instructions on how you can Reclaim the Right and get your bank charges refunded.------::::::-----------
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Forum rules and other forum issues. You MUST read and agree these before reading or posting in this forum.
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The misselling of Payment Protection Insurance is widespread, and believed to run into billions of pounds. Follow this link to our PPI forum, where you will find information about whether you have a valid claim for a refund, and about the reclaiming process.
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All issues relating to unfair penalty charges and Consumer rights. ***** This Library will appear to be private if you are not registered ***** --- REGISTRATION IS FREE
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***FULLY REVISED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE RECENT COURT JUDGEMENT*** The Bank Action Group document and letter templates. Use these to make your claim for your excessive unfair bank charges refunds or to challenge Data Protection Act violations --- REGISTRATION IS FREE ***** This Library will appear empty if you are not registered *****
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This forum contains templates to be used in respect of complaints made under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. You will have to register to view these templates --- REGISTRATION IS FREE ***** This Library will appear empty if you are not registered *****
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Explanatory notes intended to make the court system more accessible to you. If you have to go to court to Reclaim the Right. Recover bank penalty charges.
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The Consumer Forums
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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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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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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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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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With the switch to Digital now in full swing, we are seeing an escalation of problems ranging from faulty set-top boxes to poor customer service and difficulties with unsubscribing and being overcharged. Whatever the issue - this is now the place to post your story.
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Problems with the DVLA? Don't we all? - here's the place to post.
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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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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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A forum to discuss the legalities or unlawfulness of parking/speeding tickets or congestions charges etc.
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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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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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This is the place for both Landlords and Tenants to discuss letting issues, and share experiences.
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If you have a problem with goods which you have purchased by a major UK retailer whether it be on the High Street or On-line, share it with us here. This is where you Reclaim the Right. ENTER NOW.
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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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Come here if you think that you have consumer-style problems which are connected to your status as a student
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Have you bought a financial product or used a service? Would you like to recommend it - or warn others about it.
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Have you bought Insurance or had to make a claim? Would you like to recommend it - or warn others about it.
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We have started testing telephone recording devices. We will review them here.
Have you tried one or to would you like to comment on our review?
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Have you traveled or been on holiday? Would you like to recommend it - or warn others about it.
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The Consumer Forums
Debt Action Group
"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.
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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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Your rights when dealing with bailiffs and sheriff officers
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Experian, Equifax, CallCredit etc
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They have also been known as 'Chattel Mortgages', but whatever the name - this is the place to get advice.
3rd January 2009 09:40 Go to last post
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Advice on some of the formal debt management solutions
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Advice and guidance on Scotland specific debt issues
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Advice and guidance on dealing with court action by a creditor
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Advice on dealing with secured debt
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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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Tell us your repossession story or seek help here
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Advice and guidance on dealing with debt on a personal level
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Advice on how to work towards a debt free life
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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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Post here any general debt questions not covered elsewhere.
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The Bank Action Group - against unlawful bank charges
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The Litigation section is very important. The information here is useful if you are applying for disclosure orders, lifting of stays, wasted costs orders or other matters.
PLEASE DO GIVE YOUR LITIGATION DETAILS TO A MODERATOR OR SITE-HELPER. AND BE SURE TO GIVE THEM AN UPDATE WHEN YOUR CLAIM IS CONCLUDED.
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Come here to discuss general issues in the unlawful charging by banks debate.
Any general issues about unfair bank charges.
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If you live in Scotland or have an account in Scotland, please take time to join the new Scotland User Group. (Not for RBS/HBOS English accounts.)
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Meet other Abbey Bank customers who have also been faced with excessive unfair bank charges. Exchange encouragement and information about getting your bank charges refunded
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Meet other A&L Bank customers who have also been faced with excessive unfair bank charges. They FSA see A&L as one of the weak links in the present bank liquidity crisis. Is it you or the A&L which is spending beyond their means?
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Meet other Barclays Bank customers who have also been faced with excessive unfair bank charges. The is the bank which the BBC found had a culture of dishonesty. Let us know if you agree.
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Meet other Co-Op Bank customers who have also been faced with excessive unfair bank charges. Exchange encouragement and information about getting your bank charges refunded
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Meet other Halifax Bank customers who have also been faced with excessive unfair bank charges. Exchange encouragement and information about getting your bank charges refunded
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Meet other HSBC Bank customers who have also been faced with excessive unfair bank charges. Exchange encouragement and information about getting your bank charges refunded
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Meet other Lloyds Bank customers who have also been faced with excessive unfair bank charges. Exchange encouragement and information about getting your bank charges refunded