Throw The Book At Them! – eBook

Description

Hands up if youd prefer a world without call centres a world in which builders turned up on the day they promised, cashpoints didnt charge you to withdraw your own money, and cold-callers were afraid to knock on your door. Good that appears to be everyone! Then youll be pleased to hear that consumer campaigner and all-round troublemaker Jon McKnight knows just how to make that world a reality. Drawing on his 35 years experience of taking on traders, combatting conmen and battling with bureaucrats, the author has seen a promised land, ethically cleansed of the people and organisations who make it their business to exploit us, rip us off, and do us down on a daily basis. The journey to that promised land starts right here and right now, with this book. And, like the author and the people he has campaigned for, you could find yourself thousands of pounds better off when you demand compensation instead of the insincere apology and the pat on the head you might have settled for in the past. Whether you wouldnt risk saying boo to a goose, or youre a highly articulate, assertive type who simply doesnt have time to sort out the soul-destroying parasites who prey on your pocket, youll find inspiration and ammunition that will change your life in this punchy, irreverent and thought-provoking self-help manual. Packed full of real-life examples and mischievous methods that would change the world if enough people tried them, this book will show you how to complain, who to complain to, what to do if they ignore you, and how to come out on top in any consumer conflict. And once youve read this and learnt the art of the well-aimed complaint, youll discover you have the confidence to, metaphorically at least, Throw The Book At Them! What The Critics Say DON’T BUY THIS BOOK, whatever you do, or it will put me out of business. Bodge The Builder Middle England Media should be utterly ashamed of themselves for publishing this outrageous attack on poor, innocent cashpoint operators. Whats wrong with charging people 1.75 to withdraw a tenner, anyway? Ivor Lightfinger How can I carry on pulling the wool over peoples eyes after theyve read this? The whole books a ****ing disgrace and ought to be banned. Dodge E Fellow If enough people read this troublemaking book, our entire organisation will have to become efficient, fair, and accountable. What a nightmare! Faceless Bureau Ltd