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Craig N

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2022

20 Oct 2022, 08:57

SHOCKING service & lies from Rain Internet Service Provider!!!!!

So... after having to deal with some of the worst customer service I have encountered from a service provider (which says a lot in SA), I requested a cancellation of my month-to-month 5G subscription with Rain, they basically went dark on me.

No feedback received, after 4 emails to the support center & 1 phone call whereby I was promised that feedback... the issue?

On Monday 17th October, I received a SMS from Rain stating the following (word for word):

"Hey Craig Nel. As a one-time offer, we'll pay your outstanding rain account balance of R917.52." (Which to clarify, I have refused to pay because of the shocking service I have received from them.) The SMS continues, "Then you can experience the upgraded streaming and faster speeds of rain 5G. This offer is valid until 23:59 on Wednesday 19 October 2022. Reply YES to opt IN and your account will be credited within two (2) working days."

I rep**** yes, thinking this was their way of making up for the shoddy service and IMMEDIATELY received a phone call from Rain themselves. Apparently the 2 people I spoke to have no idea where the SMS came from & I was promised that it would be escalated & feedback would be provided. Since then, which is now 3 days ago, my account has neither been credited, nor have I had ANY feedback from them at all.

I know this SMS came from the Rain system, since as soon as I rep****, they called me directly back meaning that the reply also went back to the Rain system.

Unfortunately for them, I am not letting this go & am preparing to contact the ombudsman regarding their practices.

Anyone else had this issue and/or have some advice?

STAY AWAY FROM RAIN if you can!

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Replies (10)
Rain
Rain's reply20 Oct 2022, 09:14
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Hi Craig 
 
 We're really sorry your rain experience hasn't been as good as you expected.
  
 We're going to get on this asap.
  
 Thank you,
 rain
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Craig N's update20 Oct 2022, 09:21
Reviewer Update
I've requested cancelation of the sim and collection has been arranged.

I would like my account credited as per the SMS I received from you & my services canceled immediately. I no longer wish to be associated with you in any way and would like to router collected at your earliest convenience.

Thank you.
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Craig N's update20 Oct 2022, 11:04
Reviewer Update
Thank you. I still have the original SMS that was sent from Rain should you require it.
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Craig N's update20 Oct 2022, 11:43
Reviewer Update
Done.
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Craig N's update20 Oct 2022, 12:10
Reviewer Update
Thank you.
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Craig N's update20 Oct 2022, 12:13
Reviewer Update
Please could you forward me an official email stating the above.
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Craig N's update20 Oct 2022, 12:15
Reviewer Update
"Thank you.

I have canceled the sim card and passed a credit on your profile. There is no due amount "

Also, you should maybe consider not using private replies in responses as it makes you seem even more shady.
Rain
Rain's reply20 Oct 2022, 12:20
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I have sent you an email
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Craig N's update20 Oct 2022, 13:47
Reviewer Update
"Rain Internet Service Provider's reply:
20 Oct 2022, 12:20

I have sent you an email"

You see, this is the exact problem I have... nice when it's a public post... not so nice when its private!

Thank you and good bye!
Rain
Rain's reply20 Oct 2022, 13:55
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my pleasure