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Mpumelelo V

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2020

13 Apr 2023, 13:18

Unauthorized Debit Order

In that of the 30th of March 2023 I recieved a debit mandate for a company handling my debt review which displayed an amount i did not agree too. As per the mandate i declined it based om the fact that i did not agree to be debited thw amount specified(R1700). Since then i have used 4 different channels to have a debit order that was mot authorized in the first place to be reversed as i am cancelling the agreement with the Debt review company. African bank has been giving me a run around and i honestly feel sorry for the ladies in New Germany branch in Durban 3610 as they feel the wrath and dissatisfaction I have for the company at this point. I have been requested to provide evidence that it was declined, which i sent screenshots and they still stated it needed to hw investigated. I requested for the reversal as the complaints department can see it was declined but this has not been actioned. You are meant to keep my money safe and i have to feel that way but this has clearly shown there's lack of empathy for the consumer based on your turnaround times for queries to be resolved. I need an immediate resolution for thia issue. I have also submitted a sworn affidavit from the local authorities to confirm this was not authorized.

Reference number for complaint is:***

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Replies (8)
African Bank
African Bank's reply13 Apr 2023, 15:49
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We've escalated your concern to our internal complaints department for the attention it deserves. Our African Bank Complaints team will be in touch as soon as the matter is resolved.

Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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MV
Mpumelelo V's update14 Apr 2023, 10:01
Reviewer Update
When will they reach out because the matter at hand has not been resolved nor have I received communication

African Bank
African Bank's reply14 Apr 2023, 10:23
Official
We've escalated your concern to our internal complaints department for the attention it deserves. Our African Bank Complaints team will be in touch as soon as the matter is resolved.
MV
Mpumelelo V's update14 Apr 2023, 11:49
Reviewer Update
I am yet to receive a response
African Bank
African Bank's reply14 Apr 2023, 13:40
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Thanks for speaking up and calling us out. We're giving your concern our full attention and we'll get back to you as soon as the matter is resolved.

Talk to you soon.

Your African Bank Support Specialist team
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MV
Mpumelelo V's update14 Apr 2023, 17:04
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I really do not understand how your escalation process is laid out. I was meant to recieve ac all back from a supervisor from the complaints department yesterday which was never done as promised. I have been complaining about ome issue for almost 3 weeks now on every form of communication i could possibly find. I must say 1 representative did call back but i do not understand how my iasue would be escalated to a different department but still recieve a call back from a Frontline representative?

How do you state my issue is resolved when you have not fulfilled 1 of many promises already made to me. I have not received a call back nor email confirmation of what the outcome is, if you will not own up to an error on your part. I have substantiated my statements and i deserve feedback on the outcome and nothing less than a correction of the debit order.
MV
Mpumelelo V's update14 Apr 2023, 17:06
Reviewer Update
African Bank: Your query *** has been resolved. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on ***.

How can i get such a message when my issue has not been resolved?

Oh and the number is of no help
African Bank
African Bank's reply15 Apr 2023, 07:21
Official
We've escalated your concern to our internal complaints department for the attention it deserves. Our African Bank Complaints team will be in touch as soon as the matter is resolved.