British Gas and Sainsbury’s were yesterday accused of ripping off thousands of customers by mis-selling energy deals. Some 43 salesmen employed by the energy giant but working in the supermarket’s stores have been suspended for accosting shoppers and pushing them to switch to more expensive gas and electricity tariffs. More are expected to be axed in the coming weeks. In some cases customers could have been left up to £300 worse off. Experts said yesterday the tactic amounted to doorstep selling, where cold-calling salesmen would give out misleading details to persuade homeowners to switch provider. Both companies now face investigation by Ofgem. The case highlights a worrying trend of energy companies teaming up with major grocers to sell their power using the name of a trusted supermarket. In this latest example, customers were pounced on when they entered the store.....Read more here: Sainsbury's and British Gas accused of mis-selling energy deals