I believe the term ‘Ambulance Chasers’ originated when unscrupulous lawyers used to literally follow ambulances to their hospital destination. Once there, they would accost the unfortunate patient and offer to represent them if they wanted to sue whoever or whatever caused the injuries!
Well, it appears that the Ambulance Chasers are back! Not lawyers this time (as far as I know), but all kinds of businesses who are trying to make money from people’s fear and uncertainty about the economy and what it means for them and their families.
For private individuals the phone keeps ringing with automated messages telling you that your debts can be completely wiped out – if you just speak to one of their advisors.
Emails and letters promoting events and products promising to show you how to ‘recession proof your business’ are another good wheeze.
I’m not an economist, nor am I a financial expert. All I know about the current situation is what I hear & read in the media – and there’s far too much doom & gloom reporting in my opinion (as I’ve said before!).
But what I do know is that if all the so-called experts in the world haven’t been able to avoid what’s happening, then there’s no way that these events, products and programs can be guaranteed to work.
There’s a big difference between seizing a genuine business opportunity and exploitation. In my opinion this latest group of Ambulance Chasers have crossed the line and should be ashamed of themselves.
On a positive note, it’s heartening to see so many fellow Bloggers and Tweeples banding together to offer advice and support to each other in this difficult time.
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