April 2, 2007
While I was away on holidays, the Irish Independent published an article entitled “Top tips to make sure you get a bargain” by Charlie Weston.
The article some tips that are spookily similar to the tips in our Value Ireland tips for renewing home insurance..., originally published in March 2004.
We’d almost forgotten that we’d put together these tips, but it’s good to see a “news”paper picking up on them.
April 2, 2007
As per the “anonymous” poster in response to my comments previously about the National Consumer Agency failing to follow the rest of Europe by not having a scam awareness month last February, I had an e-mail notification from them this week.
The National Consumer Agency has launched a major scams awareness campaign.
Find out about the top ten common scams, how to spot the tricksters and who
to
contact. Tell us about scams you have experienced and listen to our new
podcast
about how to avoid being conned out of your money.All at http://www.consumerconnect.ie
Better late than never I suppose! I’m only back from holidays, so I’ll have a look through the stuff and make more comment as necessary.
April 2, 2007
Phil Hogan, the Fine Gael Enterprise spokesperson has promised to end “rip off Ireland” - as per reports of the Ard Fheis last weekend - article here. We can only but wait in hope.
