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Shanna-Lee OKeeffe

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2015

01 Mar 2015, 13:40

Unauthorised activation - double billed.

I cancelled an old decoder in writing at the N1 city Multichoice,, as it was never removed from my name. I then activated a new dual view decoder. two months later we were charged double, and again the month after that. I then went to into N1 city to ask for an explanation. I eventually got to the supervisor who basically told me that another person reactivated the old decoder, (without my permission, after I had cancelled it in writing) and because they weren't paying for it, I was charged, she went on to say that I have no recourse with DSTV, and I must get my money back from the individual who activated my account. Firstly its against the consumer protection act to allow for a third party to open/activate an account in my name, dstv did not contact me for verification, and now that I let them know of their fault, they charged me pro rata for the outstanding balance on the account. I have therefore not paid, and will not pay them until Multichoice acknowledges their fault, and credit me for funds taken. I will escalate this to the ombudsman if no constructive response is received.

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DStv (MultiChoice)
DStv (MultiChoice)'s reply02 Mar 2015, 12:44
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Hello Shannalee.o,

We are currently investigating your billing query.

Feedback will be provided by written or telephonic correspondence.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced in this regards

Regards
Rupert