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Leon W

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2012

17 Dec 2025, 12:31

absa ***** department provides terrible service

I have a ***** case with absa currently, where a *****ulent account was opened at absa bank to de***** me of my monthly rental payment. A ***** case was opened immediately by the landlord and the account was frozen. After sending several required documents, including police affidavits from both me and the landlord, POP, bank statements etc etc, we are now going on 2 months and I still don't have my money back. This sits squarely on absa for allowing an account to be opened in another company's name by untraceably ********s. Several people have had contact with me during the past 2 months, but no one can indicate when this will be resolved or even just give a courtesy call to tell me what's happening. Today, I got a reply referring me to another person again, whom I emailed and asked for an update, but nothing once again.

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Replies (4)
LW
Leon W's update12 Jan 2026, 12:25
Reviewer Update
It is now almost another month since this reply from absa. I did receive a call with more requests for documents from me and my bank and SAPS, which I promptly provided. Since then, nothing and no response to my repeated enquiries. I have even asked if I need to get my lawyer involved, and no response. It is now almost 3 months since I deposited money in a *****ulent absa bank account, which absa allowed to be opened, which a rent ****mer used to trick myself and others. absa confirmed that the account was frozen and the money was there, my landlord also opened a ***** case and we have been patiently waiting for a resolution. Yet, I have to turn to this platform again, in the hope of just getting a reply at least.
Absa
Absa's reply12 Jan 2026, 14:06
Official
Dear Leon Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention and please accept my sincere apology. I will be assisting Further with review as Nthabiseng Sibande is out of office. The reference number for your complaint is C-***4. Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe
LW
Leon W's update21 Jan 2026, 10:28
Reviewer Update
Thanks to Vanessa, this issue has now been resolved and my money was returned.
Absa
Absa's reply21 Jan 2026, 11:10
Official
Dear Leon Regarding incident number C-***4, thank you for the confirmation, really appreciated. Kind regards,Group Customer CareVanessa Crowe