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Nishkalen R

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2013

31 Jul 2019, 15:39

STSS - NO HELP - Token not working - STSS has no solution to my issue nor any proof that I have used the token!

On the 11th July 2019, I requested a token for R200 from STSS via their sms system, no token came through even though I waited 10 minutes, I eventually called STSS support. Whilst I was on the phone with the consultant I requested him to send me a token for R400, Thereafter the token for R200 requested via SMS came through, and I was also issued with the token for R400 from the consultant. I then asked the consultant if I could keep the R400 token until i need it (for later use), I then used the token for R200 which worked perfectly. On the 29th July 2019 I then tried to input my token of R400 and the Conlog machine filled the screen with the letter d's. I then called STSS and spoke to Anxious who told me that the token could be "Out of sequence", and I should call Linda the next day during working hours. I called in to contact Linda on the 29th July 2019, He told me that I am trying to input a "duplicate" token. I had told him that I did not use the token. I then requested the record history of my token usage since he could not prove that I have used the token and I know that I did not use the token. He had told me that STSS had no record of what tokens are used or not nor a report, only a record of tokens issued and what is on my statement, I was then told to input all the codes I had received, all resulting in the same issue... I know which tokens I have used and which I have not. So the issue is that R400 of my money has gone to waste on electricity that I have not received. Furthermore, Linda has told me that the only thing I can do is call again to STSS and input all my codes requested from STSS in the month....

Now my issue here is: 1. STSS cannot give me a history of tokens used, only tokens issued. 2. I cannot get this via the machine. 3. I know I have not used the token 4. I've tried ALL tokens for the month at least 5 times to obtain a result of d's on my console. 5. He did not give me any further assistance besides to call in and "try again"

I could question the Integrity of their systems.

I would advise people not to use their electronic means of tokens to avoid issues like I had experienced, and rather stay on the safe side and obtain tokens via the shops instead of relying on their sms systems where your tokens could mystically be duplicated...

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Replies (8)
Stss Prepaid Metering
Stss Prepaid Metering's reply01 Aug 2019, 14:22
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We have listened to the telephone recordings as part of our investigations, and would like to respond as follows: 

Stss Prepaid Metering
Stss Prepaid Metering's reply01 Aug 2019, 14:23
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Once the token has been issued and received by the user, the Conlog Prepaid Meter system does not communicate back to STss. This means that STss has no way of knowing whether or not the token was loaded on the Prepaid Meter.   
Stss Prepaid Metering
Stss Prepaid Metering's reply01 Aug 2019, 14:23
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The user has three months to make sure that the token is inserted for usage. We can reissue the same token if the user loses it, but we are not able to systematically confirm that it was used or not. 

Stss Prepaid Metering
Stss Prepaid Metering's reply01 Aug 2019, 14:23
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The Conlog Prepaid Meter allows the resident to view a history of the last 5 credit tokens entered onto the prepaid meter, by entering short codes. The history includes the token ID and the value. The short codes show token history sequentially. 

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Stss Prepaid Metering's reply01 Aug 2019, 14:24
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Code #200# displays the value of the most recent token entered, #201# the token ID of the most recent token entered; #202# the value of the 2nd most recent token entered, #203# the ID of the 2nd most recent token entered, and so on, up to #209# for the ID of the 5th most recent token entered. 

Stss Prepaid Metering
Stss Prepaid Metering's reply01 Aug 2019, 14:24
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The user can perform these actions on the prepaid meter to ascertain if the token was indeed inserted or not. Alternatively, STss can dispatch a technician, if requested, to assist with this process. 

Stss Prepaid Metering
Stss Prepaid Metering's reply01 Aug 2019, 14:24
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We apologise for the frustrations you experienced. We assure you that STss is here to help and  to provide optimum customer service. Please contact us at any time for further assistance. 

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Nishkalen R's update01 Aug 2019, 14:59
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Hi STSS, It would have been more beneficial to me, if the consultant on the phone gave me the above information, it would have solved my issue! It's sad that i had to resort to HelloPeter to obtain information. Thank you for the above.