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Keeping Track of Your Tradesman
One of the most common complaints that most people have about their tradesman is that they find it difficult to keep track of him while he is carrying out wo...
Dealing With Harassment and Intimidation from a Tradesman
Sadly, there are many cowboy traders out there and rogue tradesmen who are only out to make a quick buck and leave customers with an unsatisfactory job. For...
Doorstep Salesman Talked Me Into Changing My Gas Supplier
“I had a visit from an agent for a gas company yesterday, and they were very persuasive about why I should change to their company. They said that everyone...
Should I Send Money in Response to a Work From Home Ad?
“I’m looking for ways to earn a bit of extra money, and I saw a notice in a post office window, saying that I could earn extra money by working from home...
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