I bought a mobile phone 18 month orange contract from IKOHI telecom, Hounslow branch in June 2007. The guys over there promised me that they will return my cashback after sending first 5 months original bills. I completed all the formalities on time and never heard anything from them. When I tried to call them they were not there to answer my call. I tried several times and at one time I was able to get hold of them and guy over there told me that I'll be getting my cheque in next 3 days.

I waited for next 4 days then I decided to go to the shop but I was shocked to find that they ran away from there and now the phone number even does not work. There websites still work

www.ikohitelcom.com and www.ikohitelecom.co.uk

I am thinking of making legal claim against them but not sure how to do it as they have run away and not trading. Could someone advise me in that regard AND ALSO REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY CONTRACT FROM THEM.

Thanks.

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pan_rake

Another one.

Oh dear; what a pity; how sad; never mind.

Literally thousands of cashback postings on this, and other forums. I suggest you read these for your answers.

SHARK!

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For every positive action, there's an equal and opposite government plan.

hello there , i am also one of the victim for cashback by ikohi,eventhough i live in the next sreet from ikohi hounslow branch but i just got to know this morning when i went to their shop for my 3 cash backs worth around £1000 :( , i just got got to know that they have runaway from there,there was a man standing there work next door told me that they ran away in last or second last week of December last year by saying that we are closed for christmas and new year holidays and we would reopen on 7th jan 2008 but unfortunately they never reopened.they got too much time to run away.anyways keep blogging here on this web site and also keep me informed with the latest updates and did u try to have a word with ORANGE CUS SER TEAM wht do they say regarding this.

reply back , waiting , Akbar

hello there (TO SHARK!!!) , i m new on this web-site can u tell me where will i find all other messages regarding ikohi telecom fraud.

many thanks

Hi, I am also a victim.
I have 2 contracts with Ikohi Telecom on the 3 Network. They owe me £367.00 on one line and £307.00 on my other line.
I took my contracts out on ‘24 August 2007’, but I was told by a 3 representative that 3 has not been trading with Ikohi Telecom since ‘17 August 2007’, as of this my contracts should have not gone through as 3 was no longer trading with Ikohi Telecom.

Can someone please suggest what I can do about this matter, I have contacted 3 many times to cancel or downgrade my contract but they say that they cannot do this as I have not completed the minimum amount of months.
If all the victims stick together and keep contacting 3, they will surely do something for us.
Thank you.

There are lots of victims of them as they were signing around 200 customers per month as per this link

http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/Ikohi_another_cashback_dealer_goes_missing.html

I am sure we can do something about it. If anyone has any idea please post here. I contacted trading stadard and other organisations for legal advice but they came up with nothing.

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pan_rake

I AM ALSO A VICTIM OF THIS COMPANY. I HAVE CONTACTED THE POLICE AND THEY ARE INVESTIGATIONG THE MATTER. ALSO I POSTED MY STORY ON THE WATCHDOG WEBSITE AND I ADVICE U ALL TO DO THE SAME, AS THERE WILL B A HIGH CHANCE THAT THEY WILL INVESTIGATE THE CASE AND GET TO THE BOTTOM OF IT.

THIS IS THE LINK YOU ONLY HAVE TO WRITE A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF WHAT HAPPENED PLEASE DO IT! I HAVE LOST £800 AND I AM NOT WILLING TO LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/contact_index.shtml

Hi Goldie25,

I have done what you have suggested and reported it to WatchDog. What complaint did you make against IKOHI. Also if you can update us regarding the progress of complaint.

I also do not want to get them away with my money. Please keep this forum updated about the progress.

Thanks.

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pan_rake

.. they have disappeared basically i went to their office we opened the door and the place was empty. thanx for letting watchdog know. the more people tha tdo it the better and i will definately let u kno of what happens.

thanks for letting me know that , anyways did someone report to police , if not let me know we will do something together . Akbar

Hi Guys , I've also sent a complaint to bbc watch dog regarding ikohi telecom . They owe me around 400 pounds for two of my phone contracts. Please update meon anything else we could do about it!

i did tell the police they have assigned a Sgt and he is investigating the case and he will let me know what happens and i will let u all know

Goldie, even i am a victim of this fradulent act. could you keep me updated with the process. I have let watchdog know about this event.

Hi guys,

Has someone got any idea about doing something against them collectively. I can see that there are 6 person in this forum who are victim of IKOHI telecom.

Goldie do you have any idea. Can we pressurise police to do something about it quickly if you tell them about other victims. I am ready to come down to hounslow police station if you want.

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pan_rake

I think mobile phone companies should also be held responsible for creating such loop holes in the system, through which their customers become vitims of fraud. I talked to three and they don't even sound concerned or even bothered. I hope the police gets the culprits soon!