coronavirus Archives - The Grumpy Git

Christmas gift card rip-off – what you need to know

by The Grumpy Git | Oct 26, 2021 | Fraud / Scams

A Christmas gift card is a popular option to enable your loved ones to spend at their favourite stores, although there are hidden rip-offs you need to know. The state of the high street is increasingly precarious with firms going into administration every week, so...

Currys PC World fob offs – your consumer rights

by The Grumpy Git | Jan 10, 2021 | General Consumer

I see the same complaints with Currys PC World every day and the staff appear to be trained to deliver the same fob offs, lies and excuses to customers, so this blog explains your consumer rights. The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 gives you a 14 day cooling off...

Mental Health Awareness Day

by The Grumpy Git | Oct 10, 2020 | General Consumer

Mental Health Awareness Day is a topic close to my heart given my own personal experiences with depression over the years. Coronavirus has affected everyone’s lives this year and me directly, leaving me and many others in situations they could have never...

Monethalia – Scott’s Money Matters Series

by The Grumpy Git | Aug 28, 2020 | Scott's Money Matters

Welcome to my new guest series where I invite fellow bloggers to write about their blog, how they make money from it and share their top tips and success stories. I would like to give a warm welcome to Jennifer, from Monethalia, to tell me about his blog. Please tell...

How to resolve gym membership problems

by The Grumpy Git | Aug 19, 2020 | General Consumer

I occasionally get asked for advice on how to resolve gym membership problems, contracts and disputes. Gyms are now reopening after the coronavirus lockdown with limited facilities after being closed for a few months. This has shone a spotlight on consumer rights,...