JJ
James J

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2017

28 Jan 2020, 16:17

No ethical business standards - stay away!

I helped my sister to settle the outstanding debt on her Makro RCS account (to avoid the cumulative financial impact of all the strange monthly fees being loaded on to the account), and asked her to close the account. Here is where the Makro RCS response shows up it's 'interesting' business practice ... first they say they can't close the account until it's reconciled (which takes 5 days ... huh?), then they say there is a '35 day cooling off period' (what ...huh?), then they say that there is a credit amount on the account that has to be paid back before the account can be closed (but don't respond to any of your communications about how much this so-called credit is) and then they tell you that while the account is still open (despite an explicit instruction to close it) they will continue charging a monthly fee to maintain the account. At the same time, they continue to bombard my sister with special offers to continue to buy things, knowing full well that she can't afford it. Simply disgraceful and, what I consider, wholly *********, business practice. My recommendation is to stay away from doing business with Makro RCS at all costs! (they only got 1 star, because there is no option for 0)

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JJ
James J's update28 Jan 2020, 16:20
Reviewer Update
Makro HAS been in contact with my sister, many times. Every time it is to request more information (??? - what more is needed than an instruction to close what is a fully paid up account). And every time she responds and sends the requisite information, suddenly more information is needed. Clearly this is a ****, intended to delay the closure of the account and continue to charge a monthly administration/management fee and put my sister back into debt. No wonder we are one of the most indebted countries in the world, with exploitative practices like this. I repeat ... this is simply a disgraceful and ********* business practice. Stay away from Makro (and RCS) at all costs!
RCS
RCS's reply28 Jan 2020, 16:21
Official
Good day 

We herewith acknowledge receipt of your complaint.

We have escalated your complaint to the relevant department for further assistance.

Should you have any additional enquiries please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department telephonically on ***or via e-mail: ***

Kind Regards
RCS Group


JJ
James J's update30 Jan 2020, 15:23
Reviewer Update
Blah, blah ... standard nonsensical, patronizing response. How do you know to escalate it if you don't have any details of the account or the holder?! Big joke!