My family members crib that most of the time they find me arguing with the customer care executives of banks, credit card companies, ISP, telephone/mobile companies or airlines. But they do appreciate my efforts, the efforts which have caused removal of many a hideous charges from various bills which we consumers are deluded to accept if not noticed, or by not reading "fine print" and "conditions apply".
Most of us dont go into details of the bills usually, only looking at the overview, and trusting these companies to be fair & ethical. Unfortunately, these companies are anything but that.
And unless you bring these issues to their notice, they wouldn't even bother and put the onus on the consumers to find out any problem with their bills. However, these same companies would go to any extent if you don't make their payment on time, sometimes perhaps by no fault of yours. You might even receive a call from one of their goons using the choicest of abuses and threatenings if you have defaulted in a payment. You might want not to pay some bills due to any dispute, but the companies would force you to pay first and then discuss how the dispute occured.
I am taking this fight to the street now. I refuse to lie down and take bull-shits from these companies. If that means taking them to various court of laws, spending my time & resources, and seeking support from other affected consumers - so be it.
My 1st effort is to create this blog and through it create a fraternity for Participation, Collaboration, Exchange of News & Views so that it adds value to any of the consumer who is in need of a help against the might of these companies.
I invite suggestions, comments, examples, and just about anything which can help me in fighting for my rights as a consumer.
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