JM
Jabu M

1 reviews | Active since May 2017

19 Jun 2017, 13:40

Unexplained increase in debit order, rude service and no accountability

<p>Initially the first hiked debit order occured on the 20th February 2017 from 109.00 to 622.00 i let that on go but then again again in March the exact same amount was debited from account. I called Cell C to get a proper understanding as to why this amounts are being debited from my account i was told about a out of bundles charge that made no sense to me because this router was taken for the sole purpose of my studies and on months that i actually did do assignments, where conducted research, uploaded assignemnts and completed online tests my debit order remained constant at 109. I was then told that they would send statements for my perusal. The router in question was active when no one was home and during the evening when my daughter and i are asleep. My daughter leaves and 4:30 am and me at 5 am snd during the week that router is switched off because it barely has network and that is generally also a house rule. I recieved that statemements called in to query and i was given a referance number ********** 610 and was promised response within 48 hours and no such thing happened to date. I made the decidioen to cancel the contract the contract because it was not beneficial to me any longer. I called in was told to pay 297.29 i did that and 24 hours later i called in again they confirmed reciept of payment and the contract was terminated. I gave them a few days then I did a follow up on the referance number and still no answers where given. I decided right there and then that i was not going to lose 1200 for something i should have have paid 220 for. I reversed my 622 on the 27th of March and made a payment for 110 that was actually due to them.</p> <p>The debit orders came coming</p> <p>21/03/ 2017 - 214.71</p> <p>20/04/2017 - 214.71</p> <p>20/04/2017 - 170.35</p> <p>25/04/2017 - 385.06</p> <p>20/05/2017 - 385.06 all of which i have reversed because these are unauthorised debits from my account with the possibility of ruining my cheque account.</p> <p>And i am expecting another one tomorrow and yet no one has had the decency to get back to me regarding the amount of money i know i have been cheated of in February. The is no transparency and accountability on what is going on here.</p> <p> </p> <p>Today some guy calls me from Cell C, not even telling me his name claiming that when i cancelled this contract i never made any payment then what was the 297.29 for. When I start questioning him about the crazy debit orders he threatens me will being handed over and just hangs up whilst i am still talking. What kind of service is this. Cell C leave me and my account alone for peace sake you got away with robbing me 510.00 what more do you want</p> <p> </p>

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Replies (4)
Cell C
Cell C's reply19 Jun 2017, 14:41
Official

Hi Jabu

We apologise for the manner in which this matter was handled and for the inconvenience caused.

The price increase came into effect on the 1st of February 2017 and in terms of your subscriber agreement, Cell C has the option of varying any of its charges from time to time by means of publishing an amended Tariff Plan and by informing you in writing. Communication (SMS ) were sent on the 22nd December 2016 notifying customers about the changes.

Regards

Cell C | PN

Cell C
Cell C's reply20 Jun 2017, 07:38
Official

Maropeng confirmed that he has contacted you and advised that he will investigate this matter then revert with feedback.

Regards

Cell C | PN

Cell C
Cell C's reply26 Jun 2017, 15:51
Official

Maropeng confirmed that he has assisted you with this matter and we trust that an amicable resolution has prevailed.

Regards

Cell C | PN

JM
Jabu M's update27 Jun 2017, 07:12
Reviewer Update

Yes Maropeng did contact me on the 26/06/2017 and he has stated that there will be no further debits on my account from Cell C