1and1 Internet - A firm to avoid

I am having the most appalling problem with 1and1 internet, who are now threatening me with court action over non-payment of some domain names I ordered about a month and a half ago.

Thing is, I actually paid for them three weeks ago.

They initally rejected my debit card payment, even though it worked the prior purchase time. They then asked for direct bank transfer, which I made immediately.

Fair enough that these problems occur initially, but my bank has confirmed the money was successfully sent so you think they'd be more thorough about checking up before subsequently sending me SIX threatening letters.

And it's still not resolved...my account is now LOCKED.

A quick look around the net reveals a lot of other people having hassles with this mob, so I'd certainly put them down as one to avoid.

Needless to say the domains will shortly be transfered. I've never had any problems with 123-reg, touch wood.