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Unathi K

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2015

26 Sept 2015, 07:38

Spending limit increased without consent!

This morning, I woke up to discover that my account had been over-billed by R300 - more than my normal monthly charge. Upon calling the 8ta call centre, the agent I spoke to informed me that the reason for this is that Telkom had sent an sms to advise that the spending limit had been increased. I never requested or approved this increase from Telkom and I was simply told by the agent that the R300 cannot be reversed because of the usage on that specific number. For something I never agreed to! <br> <br> I find it underhanded of Telkom to effect a spending limit increase on my account without my consent and this is not within my rights as a consumer. The phone in question is being used by a family member as I have two phones with Telkom so I didn't even know that the limit had been increased until I saw the debit order on my statement this morning. Totally unacceptable! I feel so violated as a consumer. And this is not even my first billing complaint with Telkom.

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Telkom
Telkom's reply26 Sept 2015, 08:06
Official
Hello Eurie,

Thank you for making contact with us.

Please be assured that this matter has been escalated to our Accounts Team, one of our consultants will contact you.
Your reference number is SM149343.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Regards,
Eric
Telkom Social Media Team
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