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Megan S

1 reviews | Active since May 2023

25 Jul 2023, 09:01

*****ulent activity

Urgent Matter - *****ulent Withdrawal and Lack of Assistance from Standard Bank

Dear [Recipient's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a distressing situation that my mother has been facing with Standard Bank over the past year.

Approximately one year ago, while she was sleeping, my mother had a significant amount of money *****ulently withdrawn from her account, totaling over half a million rands. Since then, despite numerous attempts to seek help, the bank has not taken appropriate action to retrieve the money.

We have sent countless emails and spoken to numerous representatives, but regrettably, nothing has been resolved. It was suggested that my mother obtain an affidavit from the police to address the matter, and she has done so promptly. Yet, even with this essential document, Standard Bank has not offered any resolution.

The financial and emotional toll this ordeal has taken on my mother is overwhelming. The stress and loss of interest due to the bank's lack of service and care for its customers have been nothing short of appalling. My mother re**** on this money as it was part of her inheritance after the passing of my father, and as she is currently unemployed, the loss has had a severe impact on her daily life.

Both I and my mother have reported this issue through various channels, including Hello Peter, yet the response from Standard Bank remains nonexistent. It is incredibly disheartening to see the lack of care and urgency displayed by the bank towards its customers, especially in such a critical situation.

Given the continued inaction and disregard, our next course of action will be to take legal measures against Standard Bank to claim damages and the loss of interest, among other related matters. While we hope it doesn't come to this, we feel compelled to seek justice for the undue hardships my mother has endured.

We implore you to intervene in this matter urgently and ensure that my mother's case is addressed promptly and fairly. We believe that Standard Bank should take responsibility for the security of its customers' funds and demonstrate genuine care for their well-being.

Please treat this matter with utmost importance and keep us informed about any progress made towards resolving this issue. We eagerly await a swift and satisfactory resolution.

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Replies (4)
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply25 Jul 2023, 09:17
Official
Hi Megan

Thank you for alerting us to this. We have escalated the matter to the relevant team so that we can ensure a speedy resolution. 

Please be on the look out for a call from our team. 

Kindest regards, Standard Bank Hello Peter Team *** 
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Megan S's update25 Jul 2023, 09:29
Reviewer Update

As mentioned in my previous communication, my mother's account was subject to a *****ulent withdrawal of a substantial amount almost a year ago. Despite our continuous efforts to seek assistance through emails, calls, and other channels, we have not received any meaningful support or resolution from Standard Bank.


It is disheartening to receive automated responses that do not address the gravity of the situation we are facing. We are dealing with a significant financial loss that has severely impacted my mother's livelihood, given that she is unemployed and depended on that money as part of her inheritance.


Moreover, the toll this ordeal has taken on her mental health and overall well-being has been immense. It is distressing to witness the lack of empathy and urgency in resolving this matter, especially considering the substantial amount of time that has passed without any progress.


As a loyal customer, we had hoped that Standard Bank would prioritize the well-being of its clients and act promptly in assisting them during challenging times. However, the lack of substantial assistance has left us with no choice but to consider seeking legal representation to address this issue effectively.


We sincerely hope that this follow-up message reaches the right individuals within Standard Bank who can take immediate action and provide the necessary support. We implore Standard Bank to step up to the plate and fulfill its responsibility in helping its customers, especially when they are victims of *****ulent activities.

Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply25 Jul 2023, 09:32
Official
Hi Megan

Thank you for getting back to us. We will follow up and provide feeback.

Kindest regards, Standard Bank Hello Peter Team *** 
Standard Bank
Standard Bank's reply27 Jul 2023, 18:27
Official
Hi Megan

Please provide us with your mother ID number or reference number to be able to follow up.

Kindest regards, Standard Bank Hello Peter Team ***