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ASA Uphold Complaint against Timeshare Relief UK

ASA Uphold Complaint against Timeshare Relief UK

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Timeshare Relief UK. A complaint was filed with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in October 2015. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex ma

ASA Uphold Complaint against Easy Consulting SL

ASA Uphold Complaint against Easy Consulting SL

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Easy Consulting SL t/a www.directresortsinternational.co.uk. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. The investigation by KwikChex challenge

The Third Age Trust / U3A bans SellMyTimeshare.tv adverts

The Third Age Trust / U3A bans SellMyTimeshare.tv adverts

KwikChex in the capacity of its role leading the Timeshare Task Force, recently received a request for assistance from the Third Age Trust, a registered charity with over 360,000 members dedicated to promoting and assisting education for those no longer in full time employment through the U3A Movement. One of their mem

ASA Informally Resolve Complaint against Senegal Investment

ASA Informally Resolve Complaint against Senegal Investment

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Senegal Investment www.senegal-investment.co.uk (website down). The investigation by KwikChex challenged whether the claim "239% RETURN ON INVESTMENT OVER 5 YEARS" was misleading and could be substantiated.

ASA Uphold Complaint against Timeshare Solutions Ltd

ASA Uphold Complaint against Timeshare Solutions Ltd

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Timeshare Solutions Ltd. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. The investigation by KwikChex challenged whether the testimonials by "Steve

ASA Uphold Complaint against Rapid Sale

ASA Uphold Complaint against Rapid Sale

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Rapid Sale www.rapid-sale.co.uk. The investigation by KwikChex challenged whether the claim "Stop Repossession/Eviction – Cash in Bank in 7 Days ‘Guaranteed" was misleading and could be substantiated. Rapid Sale pr

ASA Informally Resolve Complaint against Easy Consulting SL t/a Exclusive Weeks

ASA Informally Resolve Complaint against Easy Consulting SL t/a Exclusive Weeks

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Exclusive Weeks https://exclusiveweeks.co.uk/. The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. The complaint challenged the display of

KwikChex and BBC expose problems with Realistix Solutions product

KwikChex and BBC expose problems with Realistix Solutions product

KwikChex has once again been working with the BBC to highlight dangers to consumers. As part of the Timeshare Task Force initiative, KwikChex contacted the BBC 4 Radio You & Yours programme about a product known as Realistix Solutions. This is a product which is the subject of many consumer complaints. Consumers are ap

‘Stop the Calls’ Company fined for making nuisance calls

‘Stop the Calls’ Company fined for making nuisance calls

A business claiming to help prevent unsolicited calls has been fined £50,000 after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found it was making hundreds of such calls itself. Point One Marketing Ltd, trading as ‘Stop the Calls’ a Bournemouth based company offered a service to consumers to stop cold calling &#8

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Sell Business Fast

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Sell Business Fast

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Sell Business Fast https://sellbusinessfast.co.uk (website now down). The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. This challenged a

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Sold Faster

ASA Informally Resolved Complaint against Sold Faster

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has informally resolved a complaint submitted by KwikChex regarding Sold Faster https://www.soldfaster.co.uk (website now down). The investigation by KwikChex was carried out as part of activities by the Timeshare Task Force which KwikChex manages. This challenged a statemen