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18 Jul 2016, 12:32

Identity Theft - MTN Internet Data Account De*****ed

<p>A forged ID was used to upgrade my MTN internet data account on 14 April 2016 in Amanzimtoti. I learned of it last week, because my cell phone accounts had been suspended due to underpayment and had to pay 1500 Rand at the Cresta store to find out why there was a suspension.</p> <p>I went to the police for an affidavit, then on to the MTN Headoffice in Weltevreden Park. Trevashen Haripersad of the ***** Dept. saw me and explained that this type of ***** happens often. He printed documents of the transaction and delivery in KZN and assured me that an internal investigation would be initiated, my phone lines unsuspended, the overpaid amounts refunded and the account affected by ***** closed immediately. If I needed any supp. documents, I should phone or e-mail.</p> <p>I did both, when the police still needed a copy of the forged ID book and the exact address of the crime in Amanzimtoti to open a case. That's where I got stuck. No reply, no answer.</p> <p>My lawyer checked with credit bureaus. It turned out that MTN had stopped updating my account with Xperion in January 2016. I am disputing no instruction to update the account. I also need supporting documentation regarding the promises, Mr. Haripersad made, the progress of the internal investigation, the exact address of the MTN store in Amanzimtoti and the copy of the forged ID. And PLEASE unsuspend our cell phone lines already, MTN, I have done nothing wrong!</p>

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MTN South Africa
MTN South Africa's reply19 Jul 2016, 13:42
Official

Thank you for your post.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with our service.

Thank you for your time on line.

The ***** department has finalised the request. The previous package was on 2GB Top Up the ***** upgrade was done to MYCHOICE 100. The ***** upgrade was cancelled and the number ********** 50 was cancelled.

The ***** department has passed the credit for R1392.02 from the date the ***** upgrade has been done this is for the subscription difference between the 2 package.

Trevashen Haripersad is waiting for the documents used when the upgrade has been done from the stores, he notify me once he received this it will be forwarded to you.

Regarding the payment profile not updated is due to payments not received in full that was owing to MTN. The legal department has sent a request now to the credit bureau to update your profile.

Hope this is in order with you.

Kind Regards,

Alice van der Merwe

REQ: **********

's update01 Aug 2016, 10:18
Reviewer Update

Alice van der Merwe was great, she phoned me promptly, understood my grievances and searched for a solution. I also heard from Trevashen Haripersad of the ***** Department again. He sent me the address of the MTN store, where the crime took place. Alas, it doesn't seem clear, whether an actual ID book was used (and if I need the copy forwarded to me) I cannot open a case with the police or do anything else, until this fact has been confirmed in writing by MTN. Altough I requested this information, I am still waiting for such a document. I think I've waited long enough and my details are out there. So please MTN, I'd like that letter now

's update10 Aug 2016, 19:07
Reviewer Update

I have heard NOTHING from MTN. They don't seem to take identity theft of their client's details serious.