Marbles Loans, part of the same group as the marbles credit card, say this: “Before you apply for a loan, you’ll probably want to know a bit more about us. Well, HFC Bank plc are the people behind marbles loans.”
They also say they have the experience and expertise to ensure that you always get the […]
Programmers at Household - HSBC Watch are busy this time of year with major re-writes for 2006. Current forums will be archived for reference only, and closed to future posts and replies. The 2006 forums require registration before posting - a move driven by security.
One new feature is the ability to file complaints […]
This is an HSBC Watch sponsor. We gladly publish their press release:
With about 100 Voip service providers and almost as many SIP soft phone downloads listed, Hot Voip Phones strives to be the leader in interactive Voip and SIP information. Providers are encouraged to submit their product information to VoipTips, where it […]
CSR Wire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire Service - sounds good doesn’t it? And it is, said HSBC Watch consumer advocates, but the fox is in the hen house according to the group. Let’s examine this:
Publish date: 10/18/2005
Press release from: HSBC
(CSRwire) PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. – A new survey by HSBC – […]
A new dedicated forum for HSBC NV was created on October 17, 2005 within the HSBC Watch forums. Many consumer complaints indicate HSBC NV is now on their credit reports as identity theft or credit card fraud. Although many reports about HSBC NV are found by searching our website, the problem with HSBC […]
Due to a record number of complaints about Household International and HSBC our programmers added a “related topics” link to the forums. Now whenever you view a complaint or read a horror story similar related issues will be listed. To read those issues, check for trends, or further examine what happened just click […]
Information sharing between affiliates is a large problem. When you do not want the information shared and all those calls from telemarketers and additional sales you may elect to “Opt Out”. HSBC NV and HSBC Retail Services has provided the information on how to opt out. See this entire thread in our forums.
Traditional lenders typically offer lower rates than competitors to snare customers. In contrast, subprime lenders base rates on credit scores, so what is a ‘’fair” rate can be difficult to gauge. Subprime borrowers’ credit scores typically fall below 620, on a scale of 350 to 850. To compensate for taking on these riskier customers, […]
April 22, 2005: Best Buy owns Geek Squad, a 24-hour technical support firm. For consumer complaints about Best Buy and the Best Buy predatory credit card see our forums.
The OFT said its provisional view was that charges of 20 pounds to 25 pounds for late payment or exceeding a credit limit were excessive. The OFT said Britain’s credit card companies had stated that default provisions were fair. The regulator has given the companies, which include Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland, three […]
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