Do you mean Coop? If so, then I would not know as I have not requested that information. What would the benefit of that be?

I actually went with RBS and it's a basic account. No problems at all, having fun still annoying the institutions

Thought I would give an update from this whole debacle! I received a call from CEO's team apologising etc etc, won't happen again blah blah..... Offer of additional compensation which was duly accepted. Within 3 weeks the lovely people at Coop decided they were closing my account as I had been overdrawn! No surprise when they authorised CPA's! I went elsewhere and the difference is amazing. My new bank are very helpful and so far no issues. My advice? If there is an issue go to the top of the tree and annoy them, the response in my situation was quick & satisfactory. Closing my account, their loss, G

Thanks..... CEO duly e-mailed

Okay another update! Co-op have decided to let another couple of unauthorised CPA's leave my account. Financial Ombudsman very interested..... so forms being filled out and sent off hopefully later today. Anyone have an email for CEO or anyone else who may be cheesed off at their minions unprofessionalism? G

Renegadeimp, I was stalling going down that route as once I had brought the transactions to the Co-op's attention they did respond fairly quickly even if I did have to point out regulation to the telephone minions. However, it is clearly shown on my bank statement a number of unauthorised transactions and 'credits' that have been applied when it has been pointed out. Would I benefit from informing the FCA? Or would Co-op play hard ball and decide my account should be closed? G

Hi looking for some assistance. I have been with O2 for quite some time and have had no issues until returning from holiday at the end of July and noticed I had no signal whatsoever at home. My wife has a Virgin contract and it works perfectly, my mother-in-law has a Vodafone and again it works fine. I called O2 who said it may be a SIM card fault, telephone fault, my fault, weather etc etc blah blah. These were all discounted. An O2 engineer was outside my home the next day and he confirmed that there was a 'technical issue' in my area. For the past 2 months I have been receiving a call every two weeks or so to inform me that they are having difficulties 'accessing their equipment' and the fault cannot be repaired. I have asked time and time again when they will access their equipment only to be told 'we don't know'! I can get a signal approx 5 miles from my home and the TUGO app is as much use as a chocolate fireguard especially when I receive text messages at 3am!!! So my questions are can I justify cancelling my contract and/or claim compensation for lack of signal? Cheers Gaviebaby

Would love to be a fly on the wall when they try to come up with a response that limits their failings! G

Thanks citizenB - have carefully noted and recorded all communication I have had with them. Will advance to the FOS now. Curiously, PDL's say much more than they should in a telephone conversation....! G

Update from post above - spoke to a nice young lady at Co-op who apologised and actioned refunds immediately. Also compensation was credited to my account with the assurance it would not happen again. A couple of days later I received a letter which confirmed all that was said during the telephone conversation. A handy contact name and number, although it is for office hours only..... hence what happened last Friday.....! Two further amounts withdrawn last Friday thanks to CPA - the company trying to withdraw refuse to acknowledge any communication etc. Anyway, telephoned the Co-op on Saturday evening once I was aware and informed nothing they can do until Monday morning! Do not think so! Quoted FSA guidelines (obviously now FCA) and pointed out where the bank makes a mistake it needs to be rectified immediately, not in 2 days time! Checked my bank 15 minutes later and money refunded. Short of closing my account, there is apparently nothing that can be done. Beware - even if you cancel a CPA with your bank it can still be processed! And do not take No! for an answer - go to the top if necessary! I feel empathy for those who struggle with finance and find their accounts cleared by an authorised CPA - its a horrible feeling knowing that your money has been taken without your consent. Will keep updating as I progress again with another compaint! Gaviebaby

A wee update..... have just discovered that Co-op have allowed 2 cancelled CPA's to be processed :-x Will have a wee chilling cuppa, then a raging rant! Anyone have an email for their CEO? Gaviebaby

I have to say, the Co-op disputes team are true to their word and I even have had them call me to advise of suspicious activity on my account. Any monies taken has been refunded. Thumbs up to them:-)! IMO, I would ask to be transferred straight to the disputes team! Now to deal with a PDL company who obviously excel in texting, but are sadly lacking in reading emails.... Will update when Co-op reply to me. G

Thanks citizenB - email fired off and will post the same letter registered later today. Cannot believe how ridiculously unprofessional some banking staff are. Will wait with anticipation as to what happens next. G.

Hi all, decided to take control of finances and stop robbing Peter to pay Paul. called my bank to cancel a specific CPA and guess what - CPA not cancelled. Had a plethora of promises - money will be recalled - won't happen again blah blah blah. My confidence in them has plummetted. I have made a complaint to the bank - looking for some advice if there are 'alternative' groups/CEO's etc that should be receiving a to-the-point email. GavieBaby

Hi guys, Its been ages since we had any formalised stuff, but today we had a nice letter from Blair Oliver & Scott, basically saying you will lose your house, we are coming to visit you (hopefully they will bring some choccy biccies!). Anyone had any dealings? Should I respond in the usual manner by saying I do not recognise who you are and why are you bothering me etc? For your interest, phone calls kept coming,but we just ignored them! regards, Gav.