CV Blocking by Agency

[contractorcontractor]

How Common is this?

I had previously skimmed this post - not realising that it may be a serious issue.

I have had several cases where an agent has said my cv has not been received. Curiously, I had no feedback for the position for which I was a very good match.

The description of event now sounds very familiar.

Can we say this is a common tactic to remove good candidates previously submitted?

[BolshieBastard]

This situation is now expertly explained on the News page. Contractors' Questions: How to tackle 'CV blocking'? :: Contractor UK

Sounds the best way to proceed but tbh, once a situation like this develops, it will nearly always end in tears.