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Michelle S

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2016

01 Jul 2016, 08:39

No Progress on ***** Case

<p>I had opened a cellphone contract with mtn a few years ago, and then I took out a laptop contract out with them as well. For a while I knew what amount to expect via debit order every month. Around March this year (2016) I noticed that the amount was much higher than usual.</p> <p> </p> <p>When I had queried with MTN, it had showed on their side that my laptop contract was renewed last year October, but the goods were returned, yet my account was still debited the R600 odd extra the person had upgraded for. I received no sms to say the upgrade was even due, and not once did any consultant from MTN phone me to query why the goods were returned. I phoned them again to let them know I did not upgrade my laptop in October last year, nor did I receive any parcel. I then had to go to the police station, write and afidavit, certify my ID and then submit it to MTN.</p> <p> </p> <p>Around May, it got sorted, the contract was cancelled, and the sim was converted to prepaid, however, I was told by a consultant that I would be refunded the money I had been unfairly charged, from October to April, 7 months. My balance for those 7 months, with my cellphone contract, was ranging between R900-R1000 a month. To this day, I have still not been refunded and I have got no feedback thereof.</p> <p> </p> <p>In May, I received my statement from mtn via sms, stating that R300 odd will be coming off, which is for my cellphone contract, as the laptop one was cancelled, at the end of May, when all my debit orders went off, MTN still debited R982.01 off my account. I queried it with the consultant who had initially helped me with the ***** case, and asked her why my account was debited for R982.01 when the one contract was cancelled. All I got from her was the proof that the sim was made prepaid. I rep**** again, and got no response. She was very efficient with this, and thats why I kept in touch with her.</p> <p> </p> <p>For the month of June, I received another sms to say R300 odd will be debited from my account, for my cellphone, and on the 30th June, I got an sms from my bank saying R982.01 will be debited. So even though the contract has been cancelled, and I receive statements with the correct amount to be debited, MTN is still debiting more than they should! They now owe me money from October 2015 to June 2016! I emailed the consultant again on 30th June with regards to my account, I contacted another employee who had phoned me and left a message to tell me my laptop number has been made prepaid, her phone just rang and then I got her voicemail, I phone MTN service line (808) to find out who I can speak to with regards to this matter, and got given the ***** line, which gives a tone that the number is either engaged the whole time, or it doesnt exist.</p> <p> </p> <p>I then tried another route and sent MTN a message on their facebook page. I STILL have gotten NO response. I am at a loss and I do not know what other route to take. I am very frustrated. I have other responsibilities too. Please help.<br /> </p>

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MTN South Africa's replyOfficial
05 Jul 2016, 15:43

Thank you for your post.

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

We have received confirmation that the device has been returned, the upgrade has been cancelled and the term date reversed. Cell *** has been converted to prepaid.

The debit order for the May invoices R982.01 is for cell *** and *** has returned unpaid for both lines. R11.40 has been added to the account for the unpaid debit. The current balance on the 4-7-2016= R1376.42.

The invoice for May for cell *** has been added to the account. this is the last invoice generated for line ***. Note that the full balance (R599.00) (May invoice) for cell *** will be credited against the account.

This will bring the account balance then to R777.42. The account will be credited for the R11.40 bank cost as well this will bring the account balance then to R766.02. This balance is for May (unpaid debit for cell ***) and June.

This balance is for the May invoice balance for R383.01 that has returned unpaid when the debit order has been requested 30-6-2016. + the invoice for June 2016 not as yet paid. R383.01=R766.02.

The system bill the account in arrears.

Please make a cash payment for R383.01 for the unpaid debit order for the May invoice for cell ***.

Once the payment for the May invoice of R383.01 has been received the account will be with the current invoice balance for June ***.

Kind Regards,

Alice van der Merwe

REQ:***

Best regards,

MTN South Africa
MTN South Africa's reply05 Jul 2016, 15:43
Official

Thank you for your post.

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

We have received confirmation that the device has been returned, the upgrade has been cancelled and the term date reversed. Cell *** has been converted to prepaid.

The debit order for the May invoices R982.01 is for cell *** and *** has returned unpaid for both lines. R11.40 has been added to the account for the unpaid debit. The current balance on the 4-7-2016= R1376.42.

The invoice for May for cell *** has been added to the account. this is the last invoice generated for line ***. Note that the full balance (R599.00) (May invoice) for cell *** will be credited against the account.

This will bring the account balance then to R777.42. The account will be credited for the R11.40 bank cost as well this will bring the account balance then to R766.02. This balance is for May (unpaid debit for cell ***) and June.

This balance is for the May invoice balance for R383.01 that has returned unpaid when the debit order has been requested 30-6-2016. + the invoice for June 2016 not as yet paid. R383.01=R766.02.

The system bill the account in arrears.

Please make a cash payment for R383.01 for the unpaid debit order for the May invoice for cell ***.

Once the payment for the May invoice of R383.01 has been received the account will be with the current invoice balance for June ***.

Kind Regards,

Alice van der Merwe

REQ:***

Best regards,

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