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marvin W

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2018

22 Feb 2024, 17:00

Standard Bank Breaches POPIA Act

Standard Bank please explain this: I noticed a "Hard Inquiry was removed by Standard Bank Powercurve" from my credit portfolio this month. Apparently it was done on 8 March 2023 and was on my portfolio for a year. What is "Standard Bank Powercurve?". This is what I see on my credit portfolio by standard bank. This damaged my credit profile as I have always kept it clean and all my payments are on time. Some have even been paid before the end of term. Now I find that this is on my profile. I called the call centre and was sent from pillar to post with eventually being assisted by customer resolution. No one at standard bank has ever heard of "Standard Bank Powercurve", how amazing is that, and yet I have an account i never opened with you. After that, been transferred to general eniquiries. The lady assisted me, but did not want to divulge any information about the "account" I supposedly have. I have never had any kind of account, credit card, loan, car or house with standard bank. How on earth do I have an account opened with you? I tried to apply for a loan with my bank last year and was declined and yet I know that my portfolio and score is very good. 675/740. I couldnt understand why. Standard bank has damaged my credit portfolio because their IT security is not up to scratch. I will be getting my lawyer involved in this matter. I looked up this "Hard Inquiry" and this is what came up: "Removing a hard inquiry can raise your credit score if it's recent, but it may have no impact at all. While hard inquiries stay on your credit report for around two years, they only affect your score for about six months to a year. So, removing a hard inquiry over a year old may not raise your score". This was on my portfolio for a year. So my credit score got affected because of your sloppy IT security. I NEVER HAD, DO NOT HAVE AND NEVER WILL HAVE ANY CREDIT WITH YOU. I want aswers and will be taking this to social media as well. I will also be addressing it with the banking ombudsman.

A service request *** was logged. Heres my question: " why would you log a service request if I did not have an account with you? The lady even had my details on your system that I had to verify before she could access "my account" which I am not aware of. How is this possible Standard Bank, HOW? The lady did not want to give any information and then still told me I will hear back from them by the 7 March??? Really??? 2 weeks turnaround time whilst my information is lingering on your systems? Let's review POPIA and CPA shall we?? Now your Trust Index is going to fall. I am going to make sure of this.. This is my personal information that you have on your system. To the CEO @Sim Tshabalala this is going to be posted all over and tagging you and standard bank. Lets take this to this viral shall we?

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply22 Feb 2024, 17:03
Official
Dear Marvin

Thank you for contacting us for assistance. 

We try very hard to make every customer’s experience enjoyable, and we really regret not being able to meet your expectations this time. 

We will do our best to resolve this issue as soon as possible and find a solution that works for you. 

Our team will contact you to assist you. 

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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marvin W's update23 Feb 2024, 14:14
Reviewer Update
Ok, so I get home yesterday and get an sms that my complaint has been resolved and someone will be in contact with me. Is this a generic response to all your complaints to avoid comebacks? I still want to know why do I have an account with standard bank which I did not open or even apply for. I am also in contact with the banking ombudsman currently regarding this matter. I want a full report as to your findings and solution. It is my right to request for this information. I am still waiting to be contacted and an explanation....TIKTOKTIKTOKTIKTOKTIKTOK.. times is going.
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marvin W's update20 Mar 2024, 13:13
Reviewer Update
WOW STANDARDBANK..... your turn around times are pityful... still no feedback and was told I will get feedback by 7th March.. It is now 20th and NO ONE has even bothered... clearly this is in the wrong hands... did anyone even look into my complaint.. you have breached the POPI ACT by having my details on your system and to hear I have an account., I WANT FEEDBACK..
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply05 Apr 2024, 16:11
Official
Dear Marvin

We would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to address your matter. 

Our team has confirmed that feedback was provided to you. We are glad we could assist. 

Kindly let us know should need any further assistance.

Please note that this matter will be closed on our side.

Kindest regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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