I had a call from motortrades in march the guy on the phone was called Joe he seemed very friendly and offered what seemed to be a good deal on advertising on the net. As i had just started the business at the beginning of febuary i thought this would be a good way to get some work through the door (wether or not it has is debatable, just seem to get people selling PPI), i signed up at a cost of £307.50.
In july joe rang again very friendly offered me the rest of the surounding area for a cost of £295.20 again seemed a reasonable price (still not sure if it was bringing any extra work in) so i signed up, then in july joe rang again offering catagory sponsorship £1620, sold it to me well as not quite sure what it is but i signed up. There was a bit of confusion with this one, i didnt return the direct debit mandate so received a call from someone called paul rang, we came to a agreement and i paid £1107 on top of the £225 initial balance, saved £288 and received a free blackberry (doesnt work).
On 03/01 i received a call form someone (cant remember there name was in absolute shock at whats to come) informing me that i hadnt opted out of there auto renewal scheme and demanding payment of around £15000 but disconted to £9000, when i said i didnt want the service was told this wasnt an option and payment had to be made there & then, if i didnt the balifs would be sent or i could loose my home, i paid this feeling i was being bullied, sick and under pressure.
Having just had this shock around 20 mins later i had another call this time the same arrogant i dont care about your situation attitude, i was told i had another £17000 or so to pay, this was discounted to £10760 and again fearing for my home e.T.C. I paid clearing my business of all funds.
I rang later in the day to find out what these charges were for and was told just to be happy with them or the discounts would be removed, then basically bribed into sending a email saying i was happy with that.
On 03/01 there was 83 days to the end of the first contract.
On 07/01 i received another call this time in the same manner telling me i owed £30000 but this could be discounted to £15000 then £7000, this time i refused payment, then received verbal abuse on how i thought i was the big man from up north & my house was at risk the balifs would be sent e.T.C.
After paying £20760 i dont know where they think i can find anymore money, i may have to close the business.
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