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Werner B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2009

22 Oct 2024, 11:09

New device order place without my consent.

I was contacted yesterday(The 21st of October) by one of your agents from rewardsco regarding my main Vodacom number, and the possibility of changing my current package.

I informed the agent that I was looking to upgrade to one of the refurbished iPhones, and they assisted me with ordering a refurbished iPhone 11 128GB.

During the call the agent also stated that the package would include both a charger and headset, and I also mentioned that I would like a new SIM card as my current one is slightly old. The agent said that they would include a new sim as well, so that I can do the SIM swap. I had not received any confirmation emails with the invoice or further communication after this.

The iPhone was delivered this morning (The 22 of October), but I noticed the packaging did not include any of the extras that had been promised and that the iPhone that had been sent was an iPhone 11 Pro 64GB.

I then phoned both Vodacom and Rewardsco, and the agents confirmed that the original order for the iPhone 11 129GB had been canceled shortly after the call and a new, more expensive order for the iPhone 11 Pro 64GB was placed within minutes without my consent.

At no point was I contacted to inform me of the change, and at no point did I agree to any new terms for the more expensive device and package. I had not received any calls, nor emails stating the cancellation and new order being placed.

This violates both the "Right to Fair and Responsible Marketing" as well as the "Right to Fair and Honest Dealing" Consumer Protection Acts.

I had informed both Vodacom and Rewardsco to cancel the upgrade and to collect the device, but I do expect the device and extras I was promised during the call, at the original price that I had been offered.

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Replies (4)
Rewardsco.com
Rewardsco.com's reply22 Oct 2024, 11:24
Official
Hi  Werner 

I am sorry that you were not informed of this. We will have a look at your query and contact you as soon as possible with feedback. Should you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care Team. 

Regards,
The Mondo Team 
WB
Werner B's update22 Oct 2024, 11:38
Reviewer Update
Hi Team,

It is not as much that I was not informed, but the fact that a new order was placed without my knowledge or consent. The borderlines *****, or at the very least a violation the consumer protection act.
WB
Werner B's update22 Oct 2024, 13:59
Reviewer Update
Hi Team,

The driver just collected the device and mentioned that this is the third person that had told him about a similar issue with the wrong device being sent because of the original order being canceled and a new one raised without consent.

How is this even possible?
Rewardsco.com
Rewardsco.com's reply25 Oct 2024, 09:39
Official
 Hi Werner,

I hope this message finds you well.

I would like to sincerely apologize for the behavior of our sales agent. Please be assured that appropriate measures have been taken to address this matter.

According to our records, the cancellation of your order is currently in progress. If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Customer Care team.

Thank you for your understanding. 

Regards,
The Mondo Team