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Mase M

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2020

03 Nov 2023, 09:03

Standard bank issue

I took a policy in the 1990s which I later cancelled as they failed to update my identity number. Since then there were no debit on my account until 13 October 2023 which resulted in my account being in arrears and there were no sufficient funds in my account and being charged charges by the Bank. I have been emailing Standard bank to find out what the problem was and where this came from but usual with Standard bank there was no feedback except the prerecorded message saying they will come back to me in the next 5 days which never happened until I called them on 30 October. After a lengthy conversation I was assured by their consultant Kopano Masoabi that the policy is now cancelled. Without disclosing who her supervisor was she told me that I would be investigated to determine whether I actually did cancel the policy which means she did not believe. This lady wanted proof fro me that I actually did cancel the policy. My question to her was if I did not cancel the policy all these years why did nt they debit my account. Kopano told me that there was a problem on their side. I also raised a concern to her that if I did not cancel this policy as per her belief - what would have happened if I had a case/injury and tried to claim from them. I told her there is a lot of ****s within Standard bank mentioning to her that lately there has been cases where I received emails from unknown firm of attorneys in Durban claiming to represent the bank. I am very angry now that with this latest debit my other policies will be returned back to me> I tried to ask her to put me to her Supervisor. She put me on hold and after a while told me that her Supervisor cannot talk to me she is in the meeting I see that as being very rude and do not believe that her supervisor was actually in meeting. While I was talking to her about this latest debit of 24 hours ago she kept on telling me that I am still being investigated and that they need proof that I cancelled the policy. Hence I have escalated this matter I need my money back. I do not work and cannot afford to loose and be charges for mistakes on Standard Bank side. Very rude and inconsiderate of the customers needs by the bank. I told her that I am escalating the matter I need her supervisors name she still refused and told me to use her name. What an attitude from the bank representative.

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply03 Nov 2023, 09:05
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Dear Maria

This is not the level of service we strive for. We understand your frustration and are here to help. We can assure you that your matter is now in the right hands. 

We will be taking a closer a look and will get back to you 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply06 Nov 2023, 13:51
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Dear Maria

Our team has made attempts to reach out and we were unable to reach you.

Please include a time that is convenient for us to reach you. I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team 
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply07 Nov 2023, 10:15
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Dear Maria, 

We hope you're well. We made multiple attempts to reach you on your mobile and sadly could not get hold of you. 

In the meantime, we will be closing the matter but we do hope you will contact us if you still need any assistance. 

Kindest regards, 
Standard Bank Social Media Team
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Mase M's update07 Nov 2023, 11:07
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Good Day

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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply07 Nov 2023, 11:23
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Good Day 

We have forwarded yor request our team.

Please be on the look out for call from us.

Warm Regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply08 Nov 2023, 11:45
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Dear Maria

Although we called, we were unable to reach you. Please include a time that is convenient for us to reach you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Warm Regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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MM
Mase M's update13 Nov 2023, 19:02
Reviewer Update
service request *** refers. This is the ref given to me by Standard bank for the policy that they are *****ulently debit my account for. I cannot pay for other policies due to this issue. After many years not debiting my account for this as I had cancelled it their consultant Kopano Masoabi had assured me that she had cancelled it on they system which was not true. I reported the matter through Hello Peter hence the above ref. I still have not yet received my refund. The last lady who called me said he name was Yolande. The last time I heard from her was on Thursday 8 November 2023 and have not heard from her nor anybody from Standard since. To my surprise I have just received a message from Standard Bank Insurance Brokers that my account will be debited earlier this month due to Christmas holidays. I need to know as to how Standard bank is going to deal with this Kopano as she was clearly lying to me by saying that she has cancelled the policy - definitely she did not cancel it if I can still receive these kind of messages. Who should I escalate the matter to now as all those who were supposedly dealing with this matter have gone into hiding without resolving my matter. I need my refund my refund (including the bank charges for returned debit by close of business tomorrow 14 November 2023) plus a signed letter from Standard bank CEO that the policy has been cancelled. No calls from Kopano Masoabi please as even the last time she spoke to me she did care all that she is interested in is for me to me to be investigated. I even told her that she is addressing me as if I am a ******** by repeating that I am being investigated. I am surprised that even Yolande is now quiet and not updating me. I do not need any update now I need only those two actions that I mentioned above by close of business tomorrow 14 November. Clearly I am being ****med by Standard bank and the public needs to know about this
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply13 Nov 2023, 21:25
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Dear Maria

We regret that this has been your experience with us.

Please note that we will flag this matter with our team.

Kindly be on the look out for further feedback.

Warm Regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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Mase M's update15 Nov 2023, 10:57
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Jemina M’s reply
13 Nov 2023 at 19:02
service request ********** refers. This is the ref given to me by Standard bank for the policy that they are *****ulently debit my account for. I cannot pay for other policies due to this issue. After many years not debiting my account for this as I had cancelled it their consultant Kopano Masoabi had assured me that she had cancelled it on they system which was not true. I reported the matter through Hello Peter hence the above ref. I still have not yet received my refund. The last lady who called me said he name was Yolande. The last time I heard from her was on Thursday 8 November 2023 and have not heard from her nor anybody from Standard since. To my surprise I have just received a message from Standard Bank Insurance Brokers that my account will be debited earlier this month due to Christmas holidays. I need to know as to how Standard bank is going to deal with this Kopano as she was clearly lying to me by saying that she has cancelled the policy - definitely she did not cancel it if I can still receive these kind of messages. Who should I escalate the matter to now as all those who were supposedly dealing with this matter have gone into hiding without resolving my matter. I need my refund my refund (including the bank charges for returned debit by close of business tomorrow 14 November 2023) plus a signed letter from Standard bank CEO that the policy has been cancelled. No calls from Kopano Masoabi please as even the last time she spoke to me she did care all that she is interested in is for me to me to be investigated. I even told her that she is addressing me as if I am a ******** by repeating that I am being investigated. I am surprised that even Yolande is now quiet and not updating me. I do not need any update now I need only those two actions that I mentioned above by close of business tomorrow 14 November. Clearly I am being ****med by Standard bank and the public needs to know about this
MM
Mase M's update15 Nov 2023, 11:00
Reviewer Update
I have not received any feedback or refunds for the complaint above posted on the 13.th November.
May I have the money that was deducted from my account please , I did not authorize nor permit for the debit to go through.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply15 Nov 2023, 11:42
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Dear Jemina

We have requested our agent to reach out and provide feedback on this matter. 

Kindly await feedback from the team. 

Kind Regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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MM
Mase M's update16 Nov 2023, 08:38
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Dear Standard Bank

In your response on the 15th November you said you had requested one of your agents to reach out to me and I still have not been contacted or provided with feedback.

Two of your core values are Respecting each other and Upholding the highest levels of integrity yet you have been treating me unfairly, been disrespectful , not taking my matter seriously and worst of all placed my account at risk. I still want to know who gave permission for my account to be debited without my authority. How far are you with your findings? Can I get my money back,?

I am frustrated and thinking of closing this account because of the treatment I am receiving


Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply16 Nov 2023, 08:56
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Dear Jemina

Thank you for alerting us to this.

We will follow up with our team and we will be in touch.

 Kind Regards
Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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MM
Mase M's update16 Nov 2023, 16:42
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I was promised that one of your team members will be in touch, and again no one bothered to contact me nor to update me on the progress of the reference I was provided with last week.
I have decided to escalate this matter further and will also be going to the branch to close the account as well. I have endured so much disrespect and I am done
Thank you
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply16 Nov 2023, 17:30
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Hi Jemina

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
 
 Kindly note that we will follow up on this matter.
 
 We will be in touch with further feedback.
 
 Kindest regards
 Standard Bank Hello Peter Team
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