This message from a Scottish LMC
We have just heard from a couple of practices who have been contacted by a company called City Map Town Map who advised them that their 'free' online advertising trial period was up and that they had to sign a disclaimer to get out of the 'contract' they claim the practice agreed to last year (where have we heard this before). Of course what they would be signing up to is £1697 of 'advertising'. Trading Standards has advised that practices do not to sign anything, do not part with any money and do not to touch this company with a barge pole, especially as the company is based in Europe.
You might like to forewarn practices in your area, as you can bet your bottom dollar some poor soul will get caught out. This company are also telephoning practices and are getting quite shirty as they want the practice to stamp and sign their 'disclaimer' which is actually an order form and fax it back to them.
Mary
Mary Fingland
Office Secretary
Glasgow Local Medical Committee
GG&C GP Subcommittee
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