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Keanu F

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2023

12 Feb 2023, 10:29

Account locked once again..

Unfortunately here I am once again, my Capitec account has been locked for the second time this year.

The first situation was extremely depressing to deal with, someone had involved me in their ***** case but never once stated that I committed any *****.

Capitec got notified by FNB that I was the one committing the ***** without clearly reading the affidavit and my account was locked for 9 days on a false ***** case that wasn't even made against me.

The amount of stress resulted from those nine days, I had to call and worry about how I was going to pay for food and get by for the month as I would get little to no help regarding the situation.

Now someone has paid *****ed funds into my bank account which I used to pay another client. Capitec has locked my account once again and asked me to submit all necessary information to provide proof as to why the transaction took place but in the same breath said that I will have the money reversed from my bank account ??

I submitted all the information required on the same day, a few hours later in a panic at the Capitec branch. I asked the woman who helped me if there is any sort of way a client could ever verify a transaction if someone payed *****ed funds into their account and she said no.

I am sitting from Tuesday worrying about ever getting access to my bank account and having that amount of money reversed. I've given up on Capitec being there for their customers, the first case is still active from the 12/01/2023. I can only imagine how long this is going to take to get the "investigating" completed.

I wanted to close my Capitec account but decided to leave it after the first incident got resolved, I should have done it immediately when I had to opportunity.

I'm really tired of this treatment Capitec, I truly am.

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Replies (22)
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply12 Feb 2023, 10:31
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Good day Keanu 

Thank you for letting us know of your concern, and for your patience while we explore this matter. We have assigned your query to a designated official who will contact you within the next business day. 

Kind regards 
Capitec Bank
KF
Keanu F's update12 Feb 2023, 10:40
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I wish I could understand why Capitec treats their clients like ********* when there are any issues brought to light.

I feel like a ******** by my own bank, how would any individual know if the funds paid into their account is *****ed funds?

I have done nothing ******* nor would I attempt to ruin my life but here I am feeling like this is all my fault once again.

I'm getting in contact with the ombudsman

I can't handle this stress anymore.
Capitec Bank
Capitec Bank's reply12 Feb 2023, 10:43
Official
Good day Keanu

Thank you for letting us know of your concern, and for your patience while we explore this matter. We have assigned your query to a designated official who will contact you within the next business day. 

Kind regards 
Capitec Bank
KF
Keanu F's update13 Feb 2023, 10:04
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Hello: ***

"We have escalated your service request to a specialist team for investigation. They will provide feedback within 5 working days"

Still no feedback, I have been waiting patiently to get any sort of information on what is going on with my bank account but nothing thus far.

The amount of stress im sitting with as I can't use my bank account to purchase any groceries, pay bills and help my mother out that has lost her job.

I don't know how I am to blame here, I did nothing wrong!
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Keanu F's update14 Feb 2023, 10:58
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It's been a week now that my account has been locked due to someone paying *****ed funds into my account.

I provided all the necessary proof as to why this **** payed me the money but there's no update as of yet.

I'm not able to help my mother that is in a financial situation nor support myself because of the situation.

I have asked Capitec client care to collect my mobile device and investigate it to provide proof that I buy and sell crypto on a secure platform.

I am not involved in any ******* activities nor would I attempt to get myself thrown in jail.

I'm tired of Capitec making me feel like the ******** in every situation that occurs.

I'm just going to get a lawyer involved, it seems like Capitec only believes their clients are **********.
KF
Keanu F's update14 Feb 2023, 10:58
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And still you have not contacted me once when you stated you would.

As expected from Capitec.
KF
Keanu F's update14 Feb 2023, 19:12
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I contacted the Capitec complaints department in regards to the complete mess im unfortunately in due to the person that paid *****ed funds into my bank account.

I forwarded all the information once again needed to provide proof as to why those funds were paid into my bank account.

I don't know if this situation will get sorted or not, im just tired of life at this point and Capitec is not helping me right now.

At this point I feel like my account will never get unlocked nor is anything going to get done but im hoping for the best I suppose.
KF
Keanu F's update15 Feb 2023, 09:51
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I'm getting in contact with the ombudsman today as I have no other choice, I can't wait longer as the bills are ever growing.

I'm extremely disappointed with Capitec, I would understand if I was involved in ******* activities but I have no part to play in this at all.
KF
Keanu F's update16 Feb 2023, 12:31
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Day #11 of my account still being locked, still awaiting any sort of feedback regarding the matter.

Emailed the complaints department once again last night to include the formal complaint.

I wrote a detailed description of what happened and why it did involving the funds paid into my bank account.

I have nothing to hide, as mentioned before. Capitec is more than welcome to investigate my mobile device if they see me as the guilty party here.

I'm tired of being treated like a complete ******** by my own bank, this is just too much to deal with.

Awaiting the call that im supposed to get from Capitec today, let's see.
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Keanu F's update16 Feb 2023, 12:36
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If nothing gets mentioned today, im getting a lawyer involved as I can't handle this stress anymore.
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Keanu F's update16 Feb 2023, 12:42
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After this im closing my account, I don't want to be involved with Capitec ever again.

Inhumane treatment of your loyal clients, I don't see any reason to say with this bank after this.

You have caused nothing but stress in my life whenever a situation arises, im disappointed how this was handled.
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Keanu F's update16 Feb 2023, 12:43
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Stay*

Apart from your low fees, is it really worth it being treated like a complete ******** whenever something happens?

No, no its not.
KF
Keanu F's update17 Feb 2023, 11:58
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Got a phone call from Miss Nokulunga informing me that has forwarded the information and documents I emailed to her to the forensics department.

Awaiting feedback right now, currently sitting 12 days without access to my bank account.

It's been a complete nightmare to say the least.


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Keanu F's update17 Feb 2023, 16:49
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Eventually got a lawyer involved to help me with the situation, unfortunately this seems like the only route go.

No feedback as of yet on the whole situation, I can't sit without having access to the funds in my bank account.

Very unpleasant to deal with these situations, I will hopefully get access to my money soon and close my Capitec account for good.


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Keanu F's update17 Feb 2023, 16:49
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I'll forward the given information to all news outlets as to how Capitec makes their own clients feel like *********.
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Keanu F's update18 Feb 2023, 11:59
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Day #13, Capitec has officially left me unable to purchase food as my parents aren't able to help me out anymore.

I'm now needing to ask friends and other family members for money to buy food and electricity.

Great job Capitec, keep up the good work!
KF
Keanu F's update18 Feb 2023, 12:05
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All information was provided and yet you still keep my bank account locked, it's only natural to assume all your clients are ********* I suppose as that is the attitude I get from the support given.

I don't know why I didn't close my account when I have the opportunity, now they are sitting with my money once again holding my funds hostage.

Instantity to say the least, how you can make someone suffer like this and still hold their funds hostage.
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Keanu F's update19 Feb 2023, 10:59
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Day #14, still no feedback regarding my blocked bank account

No regard for any clients, how does a bank operate like this????
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Keanu F's update20 Feb 2023, 13:12
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Day #15, spoke to the Miss Nokulunga once again and she informed me that the forensics department has still not given her feedback regarding the documents I have sent to the complaints department.

She has escalated the case, hopefully I can get a response today regarding my blocked bank account.

At this point, I just want to get far away from Capitec..
KF
Keanu F's update20 Feb 2023, 18:48
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I was supposed to get a call back by the end of the day but no update?

I'll keep calling each and every day I suppose, it's terrible enough that I need to ask people for food to survive but airtime as well.

What a disaster.
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Keanu F's update21 Feb 2023, 10:36
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Day #16, account remains locked with no further information being given to me.

Hopefully the ombudsman can sort this out.
KF
Keanu F's update22 Feb 2023, 12:48
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Day #17, still no feedback on the case.

A literal novel im going to be writing at this point.

Absolutely shocking how Capitec is holding my funds even when all necessary information and documents has been provided.

Stay far away, farrrrrr away from Capitec Bank.