Hearing aid firm ceases trading in city after series of complaints

A hearing aid company which has been criticised for targeting and ‘hard selling’ to elderly people in their homes has ceased trading in the Cork area.

Hearing aid firm ceases trading in city after series of complaints

The charity group Friends of the Elderly say they had received “a catalogue of complaints” about the company which initially contacts elderly people under the guise of doing market research and then if the research shows they need a hearing aid, offers to call to their home to complete a free audiology test.

Numerous relatives have expressed unease about parents living alone being targeted by hard-selling salespeople from Hearing at Home.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited