The Hindu - The Hindu Newspaper Subscription Fraud
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Complaint by: Keshav on August 13, 2013, 3:21 pm in News and Media

My name is keshav, from Bangalore (Nagarbhavi).

On July 19th 2013, two sales executives of “The Hindu” newspaper gave me a offer of Rs 333 for 1 year subscription of “The Hindu” newspaper and a free bag.

I subscribed for the offer on the same day (July 19th), by my credit card and they gave me a free bag instantly,.

Rs: 333

Order No: BG 034569

ORDER Date: 19th July, 2013

The address on the recept is:
Kasturi & Sons Ltd,
Circulation Department, 19 &21,
Bhagwan Mahaweer Road, (Infantry Road), Bangalore – 560001

They promised that the paper will be coming from Aug 1st. Its already August 13th and still no signs of paper yet.


Sales executive Not responding

I have been calling the executive who signed me up for this offer.His number is ********26, Name is Manju..

Since Aug 1st and everytime i call him he says it comes tmw and other excuses. He does not call me or gives me any update. I myself have to call him everyday to get update but now he isnt responding. He does not answer my call now. Its been 13 days already and no update from the executive or from the Concerned Dept.


Customer care Not responding

I have also called the customer care number 1********505 but they wont answer my call.

I fear that i have been scammed.I am going to file a consumer complaint for breach of SLA. Please dont fall into this trap, they wont listen to you after you paid for the subscription.

Thanks

Complainant's Goal: Want my money back and make awareness for others
Complainant's Target: The Hindu
Complaint Location: IndiaKarnatakaBangalore
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9.
Wed, 25 Sep 2013  Mahantesh

This The Hindu is cheating all around the India, I was supposed to get the News paper from 16/09/2013 but I get excuse everyday I call the sales representative.

And the toll free number is not picked by anybody.

8.
Tue, 24 Sep 2013  Ajay

I had a shock reading all these complaints, as a cheque was already issued in favour of "The Hindu" (yet to be cleared by the bank). The Hindu representative had mentioned that the news paper would be delivered via a specific distributor in our area. Before opting for stop payment of my cheque, I spoke to this distributor. I was convinced that there were no such issues in our area atleast.

I suggest speaking with your newspaper distributor before subscribing to this offer. I feel these issues are area specific. The delivery of the newspaper seems completely in the hands of its local distributor. He may sell the newspaper rather than supplying to its subscribers. Also, it seems like there is no proper mechanism to escalate this to the publisher and get it sorted. In short, there is a risk involved in signing up for such offers.

7.
Tue, 24 Sep 2013  Sanjay

I also have same issue. I paid the money for The HINDU @ 333 subscription but it's not started yet and they are not responding over phone or by email most of the emails ids are fake. It seems to be a big scam.

I want my money back ASAP.

6.
Sat, 21 Sep 2013  Raghu

How come News paper agency which covers round the world news coverage , is blind on this scam. The Hindu News paper scam or the News paper agency scam. If incase any of the bangalore citizens find this rougues asking for subcription, thrash them and call police. Lets stop this once for all.

5.
Sun, 08 Sep 2013  viknesh

Hi.
Im not getting hindhu newspaper for past one week. I have subscribed to hindhu from august 1 2013. Till now i didnt receive newspaper for 18 days. The percentage is almost 50. Im just getting irritated by the fact. If i called the person (raju) next two days Paper will come. After that two days wont come. Im frustrated. Please help... what shall i do now.

Order no: bg 031475
Rre code: cd032140
Vendor code: ct030251
Vendor Name: raju

Thanks
Viknesh K
********98

4.
Mon, 02 Sep 2013  biju

I have subscribed for The hindu offer for one year for Rs 333.i was supposed to get news paper from 18th of july.But till now i havent received .The person who visited my house came the next day and given one bag.After that no response.The cheque which i given got cleared long back

3.
Sat, 31 Aug 2013  bhagavatheesvaran

I am Bhagavatheesvaran s also have the same experience. In my case the paper started after contacting help line and the bag supposed to be gift was not given. The help line person promised it will be sent by 21.08.13 did'nt come and thereafter i had no response from the company or the representative. I have already lodged complaint with consumer forum and the sheer shamelessness on the part of The Hindu is hurting. I understand there are many who are fleeced by The Hindu to augment their sagging circulation. If the whole thing is done without their knowledge then how is it that my chq fvg Them is passed. Is it also fraudulent payment.

I some time wonder why all these complaint forum etc, when The Hindu does'nt have iota of shame to respond

We may possibly form a forum of cheated people by The Hindu to at least show the world how reckless these media people also who profess ethics.

2.
Sun, 25 Aug 2013  Albin

Thanks Keshav
In our flat also, a guys came marketing like this and luckily , I got your response...

thanks,
Albin

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Fri, 23 Aug 2013  ramesh babu r

Thanks Keshav
In our flat also, few guys are marketing this and luckily , I got your response...
Let me spread this to your flatmates.
regards
Ramesh