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Kelly R

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2017

23 Aug 2017, 08:08

Fruad and pathetic reponse by Edgars/Edcon Group

In April 2016 I opened up an Edgars account in order to build up a credit record. After opening up my account the Edcon consultant without my permission or signature, added an Edgars Accident Insurance, Personal Funeral Insurance, Monthly Provider Plan and a Hospital Cash Back Plan. Once I realized what the consultant that set up my account had done I immediately when back into to Edgars to rectify the situation. The consultant then stated that I had to pay to have the policies removed. I refused to do this and had to sit on the phone to the call center in order to close the account. After much time was spent on this matter the account was closed and after 3 weeks of fighting I eventually received my confirmation email that the fees had been reversed and that the account was closed. I then had to open another Edgars account through the manager as I did not trust the staff to be able to assist me. I have only bought 2 items on my account both of which were paid back in full. On the 6th of July 2017 I received a statement from Edgars indicating that my entire credit limit of R4000.00 was used in another City (JHB). I went to Edgars to find out what is going on. I had to go to the Police station to get an affidavit stating that the money was spent *******ly and obtained proof that I was in fact In PE at the time of the incident. I then went back to Edgars to start my length battle to get the funds reverses. Needless to say the staff were fami**** with ***** cases happening on a regular basis and were not concerned at all. My account was frozen and put under a ***** investigation . the results of which I am still awaiting. Three weeks later the R4000.00 was reversed but the service fee remained. The slip I obtained from Edgars has no cashier name and had not been signed. My cellphone number had also bee changed on the system. I was promised numerous phone call but none of these ever follow through. Due to the fact that the account was on a zero balance prior to the incident I refused to pay the service fee. It has been four weeks and I have now received an additional service fee as the issue has not been resolved. To date I have been into Edgars more than 10 times during work hours to try and resolved this issue. I am appalled by the poor service and lack of urgency by Edgars. ***** is a serious matter and I intend on taking this matter further.

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Edgars
Edgars's reply23 Aug 2017, 10:42
Official

We are glad that the ********** amount used on your account was reversed. We have escalated the complaint to the Edgars Green Acres management to address with regards to the service fee query as the matter has been reported in store. A reference number for the formal complaint logged on your behalf is as follows ***/GO. We understand all the inconveniences caused and frustrations incurred by the above matter. The store management will look into the matter and revert with feedback accordingly. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours Kindly contact the Edcon Customer Experience Head Office at ***and quote your reference number.

Kind regards

Customer Experience Team

Call Centre ***

KR
Kelly R's update28 Aug 2017, 11:01
Reviewer Update
I am still awaiting my confirmation letter that the account has been closed and the fees reversed. This letter was promised to have been emailed within 2 business days by the latest.
KR
Kelly R's update19 Oct 2017, 12:45
Reviewer Update
Good day. I have still nit received a letter confirming that my account has been closed. I have been in the e phone numerous times in order to obtain this letter. I was placed on hold for well over 45 minutes the last time I phone. I an appauled by thr pathetic customer service your business offers