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Nqobile N

1 reviews | Active since May 2018

04 Jul 2018, 10:41

Old Mutual - ***** Business (Does not pay out people's money)

I opened a Tax Free savings plan at Old Mutual in my infant son's name online in April and when I realised that I could get better interest elsewhere early late May I went into a branch to close the account and withdraw all the cash that was in the investment. When I went to the branch they told me to bring that I did not have sufficient documents to close and withdraw the money, I had my son's bank statement and my son's birth certificate copy. They told me that they needed my bank statement too. When I went the second time with my son's birth certificate copy, bank statement and my bank statement they told me that they actually need my son's original birth certificate not a copy so I had to come the next day with his original birth certificate. When they finally accepted that I had all the required documents, mid June, I was told that I could not close the investment and withdraw the money only my son can do that. I explained that my son was an infant and they told me that it would be ********** for me to withdraw the money on his behalf without his consent. So I asked them to transfer the money money rather to the new investment account I had opened for him and they refused, I then asked that they stop the debits from my account because I no longer wish to pay towards this account and my son could withdraw the money when he is old enough to do so. They told me that would be arranged. Last month on the 25th they debited from my account and I reversed the debit because I asked to no longer pay towards that investment, this morning I get a text message from Old Mutual complaining about not receiving the money after countless efforts to try and get it and they will cancel the contract. Reference Number: CEB ********** 690

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Replies (5)
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply04 Jul 2018, 15:24
Official

Thank you for taking the time to make us aware of the situation. I've tried calling you but I couldn't get hold of you. We're really sorry about the poor service you received.

I am investigating the matter and will contact you with feedback.

Kind regards

KareemahSulayman

Old Mutual Complaints Management

Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply04 Jul 2018, 15:24
Official

Thank you for taking the time to make us aware of the situation. I've tried calling you but I couldn't get hold of you. We're really sorry about the poor service you received.

I am investigating the matter and will contact you with feedback.

Kind regards

KareemahSulayman

Old Mutual Complaints Management

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Nqobile N's update04 Jul 2018, 15:50
Reviewer Update
I received an email at 15:00 requesting that I send only the ID of the contracting party, I have done so using the ********** and the ********** email addresses. I honestly hope that this is the last document request I will get from old mutual because I produced all original copies when I was at the branch, I submitted other documents required of me again last week on the ********** email and now I have to produce again more documents to you guys. This whole experience is absolutely frustrating, I do not understand why the processing of opening these policies and paying for them is so easy but the process of closing them and getting back your money is so long and difficult. I will not be doing business with Old Mutual again.
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Nqobile N's update09 Jul 2018, 14:03
Reviewer Update
Can I please get some feedback on your investigation into my matter because I just received an email from someone else at Old Mutual saying that they are also investing my matter after I put a complaint on Facebook. Is there even an investigation? Am I just being taken for a ride?
Old Mutual
Old Mutual's reply11 Jul 2018, 15:33
Official

We pleased to confirm the policy was cancelled and is currently awaiting pricing of the units. Once the units have priced, the funds will be transferred and should be available within 2-3 working days.

Thank you once again for alerting us to the matter.

Kind regards

KareemahSulayman

Old Mutual Complaints Management