SG
Shereen G

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2018

28 Dec 2023, 13:21

Harassment and bad practice

I regret the day I opened an account with Beares. The service from day 1 has been shocking.

I've had a tough few months and when I asked if I can make arrangements regarding payments, I am told they can't help and demand full payment. They have harrassed me, parked outside my house and have gone as far as driving my partner to the ATM demanding he withdraws the money and hands it over. The guys name is Se****. They say we need to chat and make arrangements, but then demand money and say there is nothing they can do.

They have gone as far as to show up at my partners work place. Surely this is not legal and *********, but I should have known this would happen, especially after the way I was treated when opening the account.

I would like to make arrangements to lower my monthly installment so I can pay off the account, but all they do is show up unannounced, lurk outside the house and today they even demanded to enter the property stating they have to inspect the house. This is ******** and *******.

I will be going on debt review and will open a case at the Ombudsman for ******* practices on their part.

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Replies (5)
SG
Shereen G's update28 Dec 2023, 13:23
Reviewer Update
Just so you know, I do have screenshots of conversations where I was told not to go in-store and where I was asked why do I wanted to make arrangements.

The treatment and process you guys have followed is nothing short of old-school loan shark behavior.
Beares
Beares's reply29 Dec 2023, 12:00
Official
We acknowledge and are in receipt of the complaint/enquiry and are in the process of investigating the matter.


Our reference number is: 845189.

Best regards,

SG
Shereen G's update29 Dec 2023, 15:52
Reviewer Update
Just to let you know, a case has been opened against Edmund Pietersen for breaking and entering. He entered the property without consent through the back gate and jumped the fence when no-one was home. An ombudsman case has also been opened against you guys. I have tried to settle with you guys and I have tried to make arrangements, but your bullying tactics and your tactless manner in which you deal with people is absolutely shocking.

I will no longer be dealing directly with you guys. Please call your dog off and await contact from the Relevant Parties.
Beares
Beares's reply02 Jan 2024, 09:59
Official
Dear Miss Goliath 

Our attempts to contact you telephonically has been unsuccessful
Please contact Carol on ***

Yours faithfully
Lewis Stores

Best regards,

Beares
Beares's reply03 Jan 2024, 09:08
Official

Dear Miss Goliath 

Our attempts to contact you telephonically has been unsuccessful
Please contact Carol on ***

Yours faithfully
Lewis Stores

Best regards,