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Lesego M

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2023

07 Aug 2023, 11:02

A Nightmare with Vodacom's Terrible Services - Stay Away!

I am writing this review with utter disappointment, frustration, and anger towards the abysmal services provided by Vodacom. As a loyal customer with multiple contracts for years, I never imagined that attempting to cancel a contract would turn into a nightmarish ordeal.

My experience with their cancellation department has been nothing short of a horror show. I tried to cancel my contract multiple times, but each attempt was met with incompetence and ignorance from their so-called "consultants." It's as if they have no training or understanding of basic customer service.

The first time I attempted to cancel was at the end of August 2022. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of my never-ending struggle with Vodacom's bureaucratic mess. I found myself repeatedly explaining my situation to different consultants who seemed to have no records of my previous interactions. It's beyond frustrating to keep going through the same process, wasting my precious time and energy.

One consultant even had the audacity to laugh at me when I inquired about the reason for the ongoing deductions from my account. They showed no interest in helping me resolve the issue or provide any explanation for the deductions. Instead, they seemed more interested in mocking my situation, leaving me feeling humiliated and undervalued as a customer.

I have spoken to over ten different individuals within Vodacom, but to no avail. None of them had the slightest clue as to why I couldn't cancel my contract. It's as if they were reading from a script, offering no practical solutions or even basic empathy for my situation. Each time they claimed to attempt cancellation, my contract was mysteriously reactivated by some unknown entity within their disorganized system.

I can't stress this enough: DO NOT take a Vodacom contract! The way they treat their customers is appalling and shameful. They take advantage of us, and their inability to provide answers or resolve issues speaks volumes about their lack of professionalism and commitment to their customers.

I'm fed up with their terrible services and will not rest until I've spread the word to everyone I know. Vodacom's incompetence and disregard for their customers are beyond unacceptable. Save yourself the headache and frustration and choose a network that values its customers and provides efficient and reliable services.

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply07 Aug 2023, 12:00
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Dear Customer, 
 
Thank you for making us aware of your complaint. 
 
Kindly be advised that a consultant will make contact with you in due course to assist with your query. 
 
***Please note*** Beware of phishing ****s. 
 
Vodacom will not contact you via Whatsapp to request your personal details 
 
Regards, 
 
Vodacom Consumer Website Team 
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Lesego M's update07 Aug 2023, 13:09
Reviewer Update
On the 2nd of August 2023, I was advised this had been escalated and to give the team 48 hours and they will get back to me for feedback. And today as I'm currently typing this, its the 7th of August and I have not been yet contacted, texted or even emailed with any explanation so now I'm assuming I should contact Vodacom again to mention the very same story which I have been addressing with so many consultant's who come up with no solution to this cancellation or wait again for a debit order to be deducted from my account. Your apology right now means nothing as you come up with empty promises!