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On 10/02/22, KwikChex was featured in an article in the Mirror newspaper following a joint investigation on cryptocurrency reviews on the Trustpilot site. View the full PDF of the Mirror article here Or view text below – Credits: The Mirror, Andrew Penman How far can you trust a review on Trustpilot? Online platf
Whilst working on a large safeguarding project to provide verified information on health supplements, KwikChex became aware of increasing numbers of reports on the role vitamin D appears to be playing in the severity of illness experienced by many. Reports are showing that a very substantial percentage of people hospit
Highly skilled in dealing with our case in retrieving monies that scammers took from us under false pretences. Assisted us, step by step in how to respond. We are extremely grateful for their excellent service. (Reviewed August 2021)
KwikChex are great. June was Brilliant, knowledgeable, efficient, helpful and the advice given led to a very successful outcome. Saving us a deal of stress and a considerable amount of money. (Reviewed July 2021)
Google and Amazon already under investigation and new laws proposed to hit review fraudsters harder The UK government has announced that it is to continue its plans to crackdown on fake reviews, with improved enforcement powers for the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) and tougher actions, including substantial fin
The FCA has released a statement alerting pension holders to a rise in the number of online scammers targeting pension pots. "A total of £2,241,774 has been reportedly lost to pension scammers since the start of 2021 (January 2021-May 2021). Some victims of pensions scams are reluctant to report that they have been sca
With a huge increase in scams during the pandemic crisis, and growing demand from consumers for free and practical assistance, KwikChex has entered into a partnership with Steve Reynolds Consultancy, to enhance our resources. Steve is a vastly experienced investigator, with over 40 years of law enforcement experience i
Prompt and clear advice given. Friendly and courteous at all times. Highly recommended. (Reviewed May 2021)
The Financial Conduct Authority has published the following article on their website. “The FCA has announced proposals to stop the practice of ‘claims management phoenixing’, by banning Claims Management Companies (CMCs) from managing Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) claims where they have a relevant conne
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Paul Coleman. A complaint has been raised against website www.private-syndicate.co.uk, which encourages gambling as an alternative to employment. The complainant challenged the claims about the "100% Lifetime Money-Back Guarantee" of the VIP In
June was quick and clear with all her advice. Without her we could have lost an awful lot of money and our sanity. I can’t thank her enough for all her assistance. I would highly recommend this service and the icing on the cake is that it was free. I can’t thank them enough for […]
KwikChex has helped launch brand new environmental site, Loving My Planet lovingmyplanet.com The site is the creation of KwikChex founder and director Chris Emmins and has the declared ambition of “ bringing unprecedented positivity to the way we think about our amazing planet. We want to unite and connect the global c
