Berger & Company PLC
Smokescreen ripoff

"Bob" from "London" may well be right when he says that DTI officers are LEGALLY forbidden from discussing any investigation, even with those who complained, but they DO. I responded to an ad in Private Eye (way back) and received the following 2 forwarded e-mails.

From: "Slavin Andrew (Mr AJ)"
To: "'ruddlittle@yahoo.co.uk'"
Subject: Berger & Co PLC
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:19:21 0100

Private & Confidential
Department of Trade & Industry
Company Law & Investigations Directorate
Companies Investigations Branch
10 Victoria Street
London SW1H ONN
Direct line 020 7215 3016
Our ref 8.14/AJS/16203
Your ref
Date 17 September
Enquiries 020 7215 5000
020 7215 6740 Textphone
Fax 020 7304 0102
E-Mail andrew.slavin@dti.gsi.gov.uk
Dear Sir,
Re: Berger & Company PLC (Reg No. 02802225)
I refer to your advert in Private Eye of 23 August.
I work in the Department of Trade & Industry. I would be grateful for any information you have regarding the above company and its trading methods.

On 12 July the Secretary of State for Trade & Industry issued a petition in the High Court for the Winding up of Berger & Company PLC in the public interest. The company is contesting the petition that, as a result, is not likely to be heard for a number of months. Unfortunately I will not be able to give you detailed advice or information regarding Berger & Co PLC. However I assure you that the Department would be most grateful for any information you can supply.

Yours Sincerely
Andrew Slavin
Investigator

From: "Slavin Andrew (Mr AJ)"
To: "'Richard Little'"
Subject: RE: Berger & Co PLC
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 15:41:06 0100

Mr Little

Thank you for your swift reply.

At this stage, to avoid taking up too much of your time or causing you any great expense, I don't feel that it is necessary to send me all of the printouts regarding Berger & Co PLC that you have received. However I think it might be useful to get details of the number of e-mails you have received and a summary of the main areas of concern that people have with Berger's trading methods. If I do need further details about specific complaints at a later date, I can contact you then.

I look forward to your reply. I am grateful for your assistance in this matter.

Andrew Slavin
Investigator

Ergo, if "Bob" is right, then this particular DTI officer is breaking the law.

Jason
Manchester, United Kingdom

Company: Berger & Company PLC
Country: United Kingdom
Region: United Kingdom
City: Edinburgh
Address: 8b St. Vincent Street
Phone: 1312202412

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