Turn Up The Heat On Energy Tricksters
October 17, 2002 12:00 AM
MP for Hazel Grove Andrew Stunell has teamed up with Energy Watch, the gas and electricity consumer watchdog in the Stop Now campaign to tackle energy cowboys after local residents complained to Mr Stunell about being transferred to other electricity providers against their will.
The rogue sales employees have conned consumers by forging signatures, intimidating vulnerable people and falsely claiming contracts were agreed on the telephone.
Andrew Stunell MP said:
"There have been a small minority of companies and sales representatives who cheat and cut corners. I am delighted to see strong action taken, and I want anyone who thinks they have been ripped off to report it immediately"
"The Stop Now campaign aims to stop these tactics. Energy companies need to stop apologising and start acting. We are working hard to ensure OFGEM, the regulator, regulates against these problems sooner rather than later."
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