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Angelika R

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2019

11 Dec 2023, 11:25

Money is not safe with Standard Bank!

Money (+-R2600) was ****** off my Standard Bank account (an order on the Checkers 60/60 app was placed with my card details - and this wasn't my order - there was no recollection on my 60/60 app - so, I know it wasn't my app that had been hacked - it was my debit card/account and this was used on someone else's app) - an OTP number was sent to my phone, which had died (so, noone could've seen it/ gained access to it). When I had switched my phone back on, I received 2 sms's: 1) OTP, 2) TRANSACTION - so, the transaction *****ulently happened without anyone giving permission to it.

Standard Bank has refused to pay me back for this *****ulent behaviour - they said 'I compromised the OTP' - which is not true, as my phoned had died and the 2 sms's came through at the same time); they also haven't shown how they will avoid this *****ulent behaviour in the future.

On top of this, the courier (DVS) that was delivering the 2 new, replacement cards came (unannounced) when I wasn't home - I said I would be home in 10 minutes but instead, he said 'I'll give it to the gurads' - this is another example of a ***** risk - you are only meant to deliver bank cards to the actual receipient (who must show there original ID).

In a nutshell, I am going to cancel my bank account with this bank (after being a client for a long time.) It is not safe anymore to be banking with Standard Bank.

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Replies (6)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply11 Dec 2023, 11:29
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Dear Angelika, 

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. As Standard Bank, we are committed to providing you with the best possible service and will ensure that this issue is taken care of. 

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or unwarranted frustration this has given you. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply13 Dec 2023, 14:28
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Dear Angelika, 

We would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to resolve your matter. We are glad we could assist. 

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Angelika R's update03 Jan 2024, 09:40
Reviewer Update
Hi there, Thanks for looking into this for me. I have received the refunds linked to the *****ulant behaviour but the ***** department was still not able to find out how this happened - this was not a sim swap (they confirmed this) but they couldn't tell me what the issue was. So, it still feels very unsafe to be banking with Standard Bank. Are you able to provide a reason for how/ why this *****ulant behaviour happened? I also had a card fee of R160 debited from my account yesterday - what is this for? There is all this fishy behaviour happening on my account and I really think it's not safe to be banking with Standard Bank anymore. Thanks
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply03 Jan 2024, 09:46
Official
Hi Angelika

We will follow up and get back to you.

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Angelika R's update03 Jan 2024, 09:55
Reviewer Update
Thanks so much!

Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply03 Jan 2024, 10:10
Official
Good day 

You are welcome.

Warm regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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