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Lynn R

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2012

01 Oct 2023, 08:39

Please do NOT bank with ABSA. The service is pathetic!

I've been having endless problems with Absa. My whole credit card application was a mess, the debit orders was a mess, my debit order date is still is not fixed, they listed me on itc for a mistake they made and fixed it after 2 months only to make the same mistake again! and now this. I called Absa vehicle finance after I received an sms to say my restructuring application was declined. Someone named Vineo answered the phone. I told her I want to know the reason for the decline. This lady immediately tells me, You don't give enough information. I then told her I spent an hour on the phone telling them why I want restructuring then she has the audacity to tell me don't get emotional! She says to me everybody, everybody, everybody can't afford! I got so angry with this woman. All I wanted was the reason for the decline. She just kept going. I told her I had so much problems with my credit card and then she shouts, Oh THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU while I'm still speaking, I couldn't believe this woman ***!! My husband took the phone cause he initially explained to them why the restructuring, he is an F & I at a dealer. He also got so angry at this woman. Then she turns everything around as if she's the victim!!!! She just drove us to a point and when we retaliate she plays the victim omw. Then I ended the call. OMW a minute later this Vineo woman calls me on my cell phone to tell me I'm emotional and how can I let my husband speak and make as if he's a dealer! I ended the call and went straight to the bank. The consultant told me to report it immediately as they are not allowed to speak to customers like that. How is Absa even allowing people like this to work for them! I worked for Absa about 20 years ago and I'm sorry to say with all the problems I've experienced looks like Absa has become a circus. WOW Absa you've outdone yourself!

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Replies (7)
Absa
Absa's reply02 Oct 2023, 10:15
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Dear Lynn Thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter/incident to my attention and please accept my sincere apology. I will review and provide you with my specific contact details as well as the expected timeframe for further feedback/resolution via email or by making contact with you telephonically.   The reference number for your complaint is C-***4. Kind regards,Vanessa CroweGroup Customer Care
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Lynn R's update05 Oct 2023, 22:00
Reviewer Update
Absa did not even bother to contact me. Vanessa Crowe totally ignored my complaint and went on to tell me about my Vehicle finance which was already sorted out when I went into the bank. She chose to ignore how Absa employees treat their customers. This is not the first time Absa ignores complaints. When Absa received this complaint suddenly Russell Edwards woke up after 2 months and asked me for my credit bureau report (a complaint I made about 2 months ago when they mistakenly listed me on ITC for a mistake they made! WOW Absa!! I'm not even sure why you have a complaints department. Please do not waste your time with this bank. The service levels are pathetic!
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Absa's reply06 Oct 2023, 09:36
Official
 Dear Lynn Thank you for bringing this unfortunate incident to my attention and taking my call regarding the outcome of complaint C-***4. We sincerely apologise for the misunderstanding regarding your frustration and will escalate your concern further.

I will provide you with feedback by the end of the day 09 Oct '23.

Trust you find the above in order. Kind regards,Vanessa CroweGroup Customer Care 
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Lynn R's update06 Mar 2024, 11:27
Reviewer Update
And once again my debit order date is messed up. Do you guys even know what you doing? Seen that this is a new year I am writing a new review!
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Absa's reply06 Mar 2024, 12:22
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Dear Lynn Thank you for bringing this unfortunate incident to my attention.

I have received your concern today via a new complaint reference number C-***2 and will deal accordingly.

Trust you find the above in order. Kind regards,Vanessa CroweGroup Customer Care 
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Lynn R's update20 Mar 2024, 19:51
Reviewer Update
It's the 20th March and still no feedback from ABSA. Wow ABSA you've outdone yourselves! I don't think there's a bank more pathetic than this.
Absa
Absa's reply22 Mar 2024, 10:06
Official
Dear Lynn I have tried calling you now on your cell however unsuccessful.

Kindly advise when would be a convenient time to call you. Kind regards,Vanessa CroweGroup Customer Care