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Dean F

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2013

06 Sept 2023, 07:11

My bank account was hacked last Monday and just under R18k was ******

My bank account was hacked last Monday and just under R18k was ******. I called immediately to alert the ***** department and 2 ***** cases were open. The last transaction actually took place after the 1st ***** case was opened. I have had to follow up myself and still have had no contact from the bank. When I followed up last Friday I was told a ***** officer still had not been allocated. The message on the app states turn around time of 72 hours. I am now waiting 9 days for any response. What concerns me is they are aware of the hackers MO but have put nothing in place to detect or prevent similar occurrences. Being a digital bank you cannot meet anyone to discuss the issue and you are relying on people on the phone who don't seem to care. Scary thing is if I'm not refunded I have just enabled the ****mers to **** someone else. Guess crime does pay

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Replies (5)
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply06 Sept 2023, 07:27
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Hi Dean

We are very sorry about the  experience you're having with us.

I am going to have a look into this and provide you with feedback as soon as possible.

Kind regards
Nkhensani 
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Dean F's update07 Sept 2023, 12:12
Reviewer Update
It is now 3 days later with still no feedback as committed to by Nkhensani. This experience with Discovery Bank is very frustrating.

Is this the state of the banking industry in SA or is it just Discovery Bank?

Any suggestions on how I can escalate?
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply08 Sept 2023, 11:52
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Hi Dean

I would like to apologize for the delay.

I have escalated the case, and I am just awaiting feedback from our ***** team.

I will most definitely provide you with feedback as soon as possible.

Kind regards
Nkhensani 
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Dean F's update11 Sept 2023, 13:05
Reviewer Update
It is now 2 weeks since my Discovery bank account was de*****ed of close to R18K and I have yet to get any feedback from the bank other than the broken promises from Nkensani. Can someone please advise how or who I can escalate this to? Please stay clear of Discovery Bank as I am sure I am not the 1st customer with this can of issue. @ Nkensani ... if you are genuinely from Discovery I would expect you to at least provide your full name and designation
Discovery Bank
Discovery Bank's reply13 Sept 2023, 08:48
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Hi Dean

Thank you for taking a call from our investigator.

Your query has been resolved and I apologize for the delay in response.

Kind regards
Nkhensani