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Thembelihle S

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2018

09 Jan 2018, 20:02

Cell C ***** and Disgusting Service

I found out early January that an additional contract was opened in my name at Cell C. I immediately called the call centre(084140) on Friday 05/01/2018 and they deactivated the number. They told me I need to get an affivident and a copy of my ID and email it to a certain Cell C email address. The agent logged a call with the billing department and informed me that someone would contact me within 48hours and I got a reference number. On Saturday morning 06/01/2018, I emailed the ID copy and affivident and received a confirmation email back, with another reference number and was informed someone would contact me from the ***** department within 48hours. I went to the branch(Sandton City) where the ********** contract was opened and requested a copy of the contract as I had my ID with me therefore it was cloned or an inside ***** job. They told me that they would have to request it from Head office as they do not keep contracts at the branch nor can they see any ID copies. The request was sent to Cell C Head office on Saturday morning and till today I have not received the copy of the contract or the **** ID. This has my personal information and if it was opened under my name, I have the RIGHT to see it. When I called the branch the consultant who processed the ********** contract told me that Head office is requesting a copy of my ID before they can release the contract copy. I refuse to email a copy of my ID as I don't know what ***** is happening at Cell C, if they want to compare ID copies they must use the original ID copy I used to open my legitimate contract last year June. Secondly I was there at the branch on Saturday with my original ID and the consultant saw it. I've been calling for help at Cell C and all I get is reference numbers. I want somebody to confirm that this contract is removed from my account and I want to see this **** ID that was used. No one even bothered to apologise or communicate with me as the client instead I'm told that this happens all the time. If this happens all the time why doesn't Cell C have risk measures in place to avoid this. Give consultants at branches access to ID copies on the system to compare when people open additional contracts to verify if its the real the client. And what security questions where asked to this person if any ?. I am told an SMS was sent to my contract number to confirm the additional contract. My contract is a WiFi router contract, I will not receive smses to confirm any additions as its not a cellphone contract, I should have been called. I am going to seek legal advice as I am tired of hearing empty promises from Cell C. Clearly there is inside ***** happening at Cell C. I want this cancelled before my debit order goes off!!!!!! I will not pay R1100 for a contract I didn't take out. I have done everything I was told to do yet no one has contacted me yet. I am fed up with Cell C and the terrible service!!!

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Cell C
Cell C's reply10 Jan 2018, 07:08
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We apologies for the frustrations you have experienced. Our team will be in touch to assist you. Do expect a call.

Regards

Cell C | DA

Cell C
Cell C's reply10 Jan 2018, 11:35
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Mpho confirmed that he has contacted you and provided feedback on this issue.

Regards

Cell C | DA

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Thembelihle S's update10 Jan 2018, 18:51
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Yes, Mpho did call me. But yet again another Cell C representative that has left me hanging. He confirmed that the ********** contract was cancelled on Monday 08/01/2017 and that someone from the ***** department had to call me and email me a confirmation letter. That was not done, he promised that I would get that letter before end of business today. I requested him to call me and give me an update and 14:00 today and he agreed he would. He did not call me nor have I received the confirmation letter via email. I still also have not received a copy of the ********** contract which I was told would be sent to me today by the consultant and manager at the branch. I really do not understand why Cell C has such terrible customer service. Cell C just continues to frustrate me. And it seems as if something is being covered up!!! So NO, Mpho didn't help me because everything he promised me, did not HAPPEN. If I am not an important client and perhaps if my ***** case is not important to the business, than tell me and stop giving me empty promises. Is there any body who cares about clients at Cell C or who cares about my case?
Cell C
Cell C's reply11 Jan 2018, 07:51
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A follow up has been sent to Mpho for the matter to be attended to. Please expect communication soon.

Regards

Cell C | DA

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Thembelihle S's update11 Jan 2018, 08:11
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Finally got the letter from the ***** department. The email was sent this morning. However I still would like to see the copy of that contract with the ********** ID used. Is there an issue with showing/sending me the contract? I just want Cell C to be HONEST.... is that hard? Cell C's vision, mission and strategy regarding Service stipulates that: Service Excellence drives the business to ensure that every customer touch point is delightful. The company has increased its investment in a top quality customer service layer and driven an internal culture of customer care to ensure that customers are always assured of a top-notch experience. Well let me inform that you have failed me when it comes to excellent customer service. I have not had a top-notch experience with Cell C. I had to go to Hello Peter to get your assistance. I
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Thembelihle S's update11 Jan 2018, 08:14
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Now please just send me a copy of that contract with the **** ID copy . That is all I want from your company.