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Thato

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2024

25 Jun 2025, 18:35

DO NOT SIGN UP FOR CLIENTELE PERKS

I’d like to express my extreme dissatisfaction and frustration with the unauthorized debit from my account. Despite repeatedly asking your field agent if I would be paying and if my account would be debited, I was assured that I wouldn't be debited and there is a recording of him saying that. However, today, I discovered that my account was debited without my permission.

When I logged a complaint, I was shocked to be told that I wouldn't be refunded because I allegedly "agreed" to be debited and authorized the debit. This is completely false. I never accepted any debit order authorization and I believe that this debit order was authorised on my behalf and I was not made aware that I would be debited. In fact, I explicitly expressed my concerns to the agent.

What's even more concerning is that the complaints consultant claimed that the agent didn't send them the conversation recording. I find this hard to believe, as it's standard practice for financial companies to keep records of conversations with clients.

Furthermore, I was not informed of the cooling-off period, instead I was told that the account was not active, which I believe is a critical aspect of consumer protection.

I am requesting for a full refund from Clientele Perks. I expect a prompt response and resolution to this matter. If not, I will be forced to take further action to protect my rights as a consumer.

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Clientele Life
Clientele Life's reply26 Jun 2025, 10:19
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Dear Thato T 
 
Thank you for raising your concerns with us.  We would like to apologise for the inconvenience experienced.

Our records indicate that our Market Conduct Department has investigated the contents of your complaint and Monica Ngubane has been in contact with you to provide the necessary feedback.

Please note that if you are not satisfied with the outcome of the concerns raised you can direct your complaint to the office of the Independent Arbitrator at ***.  The office of the Independent Arbitrator was created by Clientèle to address any complaint that a client feels has not been adequately dealt with by the relevant department or an employee of Clientèle. This office can review any decision previously made and has the ability to amend these, should the need arise.   Any determination made by the office of the Independent Arbitrator is final and binding on the Company. 
  We trust you find this in order, however, should you require any further assistance please feel free to contact us again. 

Yours sincerely,
    
Lindiwe Mabizela
Service Support Team Leader
Clientele Life