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Margaret M

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2026

21 Apr 2026, 15:03

Unauthorised Products Activated Without Consent – TFG

I am lodging a formal complaint regarding a TFG Device Insurance policy that was activated without my knowledge or consent, and for which I am demanding a full refund of all premiums paid.

Policy Details (As Supp**** by TFG)

Device: Huawei Y7 Year Purchased: 2018 Policy Effective Date: 20 April 2026 Monthly Premium: R75.50 Cover Limit: R2,999.00 Policyholder Name: Margaret Mngomezulu

Basis of Complaint

I did NOT activate this insurance At no point did I request, agree to, or authorise the activation of TFG Device Insurance—either verbally or in writing. I was never informed that insurance had been added to my account in 2018 or at any time thereafter. No consent, no mandate, no disclosure I was never provided with: An insurance quotation A policy explanation Terms and conditions at the time of activation A consent form or recorded confirmation This is a direct breach of fair disclosure and consent requirements under the Consumer Protection Act.

Policy documents do not justify activation The policy schedule recently sent to me does not prove that I agreed to this insurance. Simply issuing documents after the fact does not constitute consent. Long‑term unauthorized deductions I have been charged premiums for a policy I did not knowingly activate. These charges are therefore unauthorized, irregular, and ********.

What I Am Demanding

I hereby formally request:

Immediate cancellation of the TFG Device Insurance policy A full refund of all premiums paid since the policy was first activated Written proof of consent (voice recording or signed mandate) If no such proof exists, the refund must be processed in full Written confirmation that no additional insurance or value‑added services will be added to my account without my explicit consent going forward

Should this matter not be resolved within 7 working days, I will escalate it to:

The Ombudsman for Short‑Term Insurance The National Consumer Commission Relevant consumer advocacy platforms (including HelloPeter)

I expect this matter to be treated with urgency and resolved in line with consumer protection legislation.

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Replies (2)
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Margaret M's update08 May 2026, 17:20
Reviewer Update
Its been weeks, my matter has not been attended to. May I please get feedback
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Margaret M's update17 May 2026, 13:36
Reviewer Update
I am extremely upset and frustrated with the service I have been receiving, and I need your assistance in escalating this matter properly.For a long time now, money has been deducted from my account for insurance products that I did not authorize or was not properly informed about. Despite this, no one has been able to clearly explain what these payments are for or where my money has gone.Here are my main concerns:
  • I have been paying over R1,000 every month, sometimes even more, yet I have received no clarity or proper service in return.
  • My premium has suddenly increased to around R1,100, without any explanation or communication.
  • I am now being harassed with calls and follow-ups, despite the fact that my concerns have not been resolved.
  • There are policies (including insurance and magazine-related services) that were activated on my account without my knowledge or consent.
  • I have never received proper documentation, explanations, or feedback regarding these products.
  • Even basic details on my account are incorrect, including my name being captured incorrectly, which raises serious concerns about how my account is being managed.
What is most disappointing is that:
  • No proper investigation has been conducted
  • No refunds or corrective actions have been taken
  • My queries have not been handled with care or urgency
At this point, I feel that I have been unfairly charged over a long period, and I do not believe I owe anything, given that these deductions were not properly authorized or explained.This level of service is unacceptable. It feels as though I am being treated unfairly and pressured instead of being assisted.