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Charmaine H

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2016

29 Aug 2017, 16:55

Debit Order Overcharging

I recently opened a price lock account (Compact) which was delivered on 31 July 2017. I called the local MultiChoice office (East London) and they were only able to come and install the dstv in my house on 10 August 2017.

After installation I realised that I was able to get the premium channels as well. I then called MultiChoice on 21 August to find out what contract I was signed up for and they told me that it was a premium contract. I then disputed this and was given a reference number ( ********** 6I128). They told me that I would get feedback within 48 hours, which I did not receive. On 24 August 2017 I called dstv again to follow-up on the dispute I lodged and they informed me that the matter had been escalated and they would revert to me soon. They also stated that they are aware that the account was erroneously opened as a premium account instead of a compact account.

On 26 August 2017, a debit order of R1 186 was deducted from my account, instead of the compact price lock amount of R549. I then called MultiChoice on 29 August 2017 and they told me that they would credit my account with R519, whereas the difference in these amounts is R637. In addition to this they informed me that they would charge for a full month even though my account was only activated on 10 August 2017, when they installed my dish. When I called them this morning (at 11:39 am), I had requested to speak to the manager, and I am still waiting for the manager to call me. Lastly I was informed that I would not get a cash refund.

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Replies (7)
DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply29 Aug 2017, 17:22
Official

Dear Charmaine

We acknowledge receiving your complaint. Feedback will be communicated as soon as possible.

Kind regards

DStv : Hello Peter team

Best regards,

DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply29 Aug 2017, 17:41
Official

Dear Charmaine

We have referred the matter to the PriceLock team for urgent assistance. They will be in touch within the next 24hrs.

Kind Regards

Elna

Best regards,

CH
Charmaine H's update31 Aug 2017, 12:25
Reviewer Update
I still have not received a call from PriceLock and it has been more then 24 hours. The service from DSTV is pathetic!!!
DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply31 Aug 2017, 14:02
Official

Hi Charmaine

Apologies for the delay.

I have sent a follow up request to the team.

They will be in touch shortly.

Regards

Elna

Best regards,

CH
Charmaine H's update04 Sept 2017, 11:46
Reviewer Update
Dear Elna It has been a week and I am still waiting for a call back from DSTV. Please advise when my issue will be resolved?
DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply19 Sept 2017, 16:39
Official

Good day Charmaine

Apologies for the delayed feedback.

The account was rectified. All charges incurred have been reversed, you have a credit of R-512.90

Regards

Elna

Best regards,

CH
Charmaine H's update26 Sept 2017, 14:59
Reviewer Update
Hello Elna I have disputed the amount, as a total of R756 was supposed to have been credited back to me. This figure is made of the following amounts: 1. R637 - difference between the amount deducted (R1 186) and the amount of the contract, i.e. amount that was supposed to have been deducted (R549) 2. R119 - credit amount from the dstv account I have prior to me opening the pricelock account. This amount was given to me by the dstv agents, as I had cancelled my account before the month end of July. Please advise how your team came up with an amount of R512? I would appreciate being emailed a statement.