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Wayne D

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2009

16 Aug 2024, 08:05

Elite Mobile - breach of POPI act

Received a call (Call centre) and was advised that I qualify for better data and talk time. I asked if this is an adjustment or w new contract. They assured me it's not a new contract. I'm on a very expensive contract that only has data and call time, no device. I want my current contract to expire so I can migrate to something better. The next day I get a call from an insurer who insures phones asking if I received my phone. Then I get an sms from SafeBase to say they will be deducting R149 from my account every 15th of the month. I never agreed to any of this and certainly didn't get a device. I phoned and emailed to cancel this and Elite mobile advised I should contact SafeBase call centre. That means they gave my bank details and personal details to a company (SafeBase) which is not directly related to Elite mobile. This is a serious breach of the POPI act. I received an sms that SafeBase has been canceled and then on the 15th they deduct R149 from my account and advise that there is a 20day cancellation period so I'm liable for the charge. I never agreed to this service!!!! They then advised in writing that I will get a refund if I didn't agree. Fact is I never did and they cannot prove that I agreed - how i this even legal and that means my personal detail and bank details are shared without my permission.

Elite mobile doesn;t take any responsibility, yet this is a result of their call centre phoning me.

Do not trust this company and do not entertain their call centre at all. You will be at risk.

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Replies (3)
Elite Mobile
Elite Mobile's reply16 Aug 2024, 08:40
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Hi Wayne 

Thank you for alerting us to this. We have escalated the matter to the relevant team so that we can ensure a speedy resolution.

Please be on the lookout for a call from our team.

Kind Regards,
Elite Mobile Team 

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Wayne D's update16 Aug 2024, 09:34
Reviewer Update
DON'T CALL ME!!! do not call or contact me and for certain do not bill me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is nothing Elite mobile can do or say to make me change my mind. This is exactly why I have issues to deal with - because I took a call from Elite Mobile. OPT OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you contact me you will be in breach of the CPA and not only the POPI Act.
Elite Mobile
Elite Mobile's reply16 Aug 2024, 10:20
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Hi Wayne

Apologies for the inconvenience caused. We will request for you not to be called.

Kind Regards
Elite Mobile Team