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Karabo M

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2012

01 Dec 2017, 15:01

Erroneous Billing and interferring with my credit record

Once again, I am very disturbed by what VODACOM has done to me. This is the second time it does this. In 2015, they let someone open a phone contract under my name without my authorisation or relevant checks, signatures or proof documents. How I found out about this is on 23/03/2015 I woke up to a sms from my bank saying that VODACOM debited my account. When I called VODACOM they said I opened an account on 19/03/2015. I said this was false and demanded them to give me proof. They said I needed to go to the Police. I went and got an affidavit then faxed it to them as per their instructions. Fast forward to two years (on 30 Nov 2017), I went to apply for a home loan but, I was declined and told that I must first settle my vodacom account and get a paid-up letter. I went to VODACOM and demanded an answer as I do not have any account with them. They acknowledged this error and I was told that a Supervisor would call me and I was going to be sent a letter. I have still not received any calls. I called them and I was told that I would be sent a letter in 24 to 48 hours. I called today to follow up and now I am told that I will receive the padi-up letter next week Tuesday. This is really wrong. First they mess with my credit record and now I must wait for a letter for days instead of them just sending it to me so that my record can be cleared.

This was sorted out in 2015. Why does VODACOM do this again 2 years later? Is it right that they just mess with people's lives like this? I think I want to report them to the National Consumer Commission because this is not right. I have never owed them but, they just submit false information to credit scorers about people.

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Replies (3)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply02 Dec 2017, 06:40
Official

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

Vodacom
Vodacom's reply05 Dec 2017, 16:05
Official

Dear Karabo,

Thank you for your patience.

I've responded to you via SMS with feedback.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

You may review your rating on the Hellopeter website.

Regards,

Lucian

KM
Karabo M's update06 Dec 2017, 07:02
Reviewer Update
Good day Lucian, Although I received your above-mentioned sms, my query is still unresolved. Vodacom has still failed to send me the letter of confirmation indicating that I do not owe you for the **********ly opened account number OI ********** . I have been calling Vodacom everyday since last week Thursday. I receive the same response everyday - stating I will receive the letter in 48 hours. Every day I have been told to wait 48 hours but, it has been 5 days. Meanwhile Vodacom has ruined my life as I cannot apply for credit as I have been told that I have been listed by Vodacom for owing R13 000.00 any yet this is false.