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Michael B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2021

27 Jun 2023, 09:21

BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE - ROBBING CUSTOMERS

I had two contracts with the service provider and couldn't afford to pay on the last months of my contracts and explained to them my situation. They handed me over to the third party for collection and they handed three contract instead of two contracts that I had with them. The third party collected for three contracts, I complained to both Cell C and the collection company requesting clarity but I'm not getting feedback. Both contracts that I had with them have been settled however they are not providing clarity on the third contract or file which they handed over and they debited me several times for it. When I started querying with the collection company, the told me that Cell C handed over 3 contracts although I had two contacts with the service provider. They stopped debiting me for the third contract after my query but they didn't provide a clarity about the collected funds on the non-existing contract. Cell C kept on providing statements monthly for the amount received and outstanding balance but the collection company kept on collecting way more than the balance due to Cell C and I made peace with that. Both Cell C and the collection company they blame one another and they don't want to take a responsibility to provide clarity regarding the excessive funds collected and the extra contract handed over. I have provided all the necessary proof on my side and Cell C only provided case number for the complaint and both companies are not coming back to me with the feedback.

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Replies (3)
Cell C
Cell C's reply27 Jun 2023, 10:54
Official
Good day  Michael Bila 

Thank you for bringing the matter to our attention.
We do apologize for the manner in which the matter was handled.

We have escalated your query to our support team for further assistance.
Please do expect communication soon.

^DA
MB
Michael B's update30 Oct 2023, 17:32
Reviewer Update
Cell C will never change, they do not have customer's interest at heart. They kept on promising that they will arrange refund in 7 working days since June 2023 and I have not received anything, instead they give excuses. They involved the third party to collect the payments on their behalf and suddenly they are stating that my payments on my statements do not corresponds with what they received however they can see the credit on the account. Those payments will not correspond with your records as SSDA was collecting the payments on your behalf and I have provided the proof for the payments collected by SSDA on your behalf and I'm not sure how much they paid to you and on which date. All I need is my refund for the extra payments collected on my account. I have spoken to floor managers (Tebogo Moloi - tried to help and Keamogetse who hanged up on me) and they couldn't assist, and I have escalated the matter to the CEO (Jorge Mendes) but it seems like it's the culture of Cell C to ignore their customers and they do not take them seriously. The only time Cell C cares about their customer it's when they are looking for business opportunity to benefit from customers. It's been almost 2 weeks since I emailed Mr. Mendes, and I didn't receive any feedback from him, or his staff and I keep on calling every week. Today I spoke to the floor manager (Keamogetse) and you could hear she was not interested to assist and kept on avoiding my questions by referring me back to SSDA, stating that I should deal with them as they collected the payments from me. When I asked if she knows where the credit on my account comes from, she avoided my question. I do not have any business agreement with SSDA, they were appointed by Cell C and collected the extra funds on their behalf. I should have checked the reviews before I could make any business decision with you, I will not recommend anyone to use your services. Your company vision does not align with the customer service we are receiving, I hope this gets to the top management and help to review your customer services approach.
Cell C
Cell C's reply31 Oct 2023, 07:17
Official
Dear Michael Bila

Thank you for reaching out to us.

 Please accept our sincere apology for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

We have referred your query to our billing team who will be in touch within 24 working hours.

regard's,
Cell C | SR