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Jaun K

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2012

16 Nov 2017, 07:26

Exploitation of the elderly that is not tech savy

My mother, aged 72 asked me why she is paying so much for her Vodacom account. After reviewing her statement, it seems that she is paying for 2 internet contracts apart from her normal cellphone contract. Misleading telemarketers send her an internet device after she said she does not want one. After sending the device back and paying for the delivery herself, she is still charged for the device and contract each month. Customer service in store is extremely insufficient and there is no one that can help when you try to phone customer service. For this reason I am posting on here for some sort of feedback. I am extremely disappointed in Vodacom for exploiting the elderly and telemarketers who's only aim is to get their figures up and does not consider what they are doing to the elders monthly pension.

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply16 Nov 2017, 10:12
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

JK
Jaun K's update17 Jan 2018, 21:44
Reviewer Update
2months and this issue has still not been resolved. Shame on you Vodacom! What steps do I need to take to make my voice heard? Clearly this platform does not work.
JK
Jaun K's update01 Jun 2018, 15:06
Reviewer Update
And we are in June and this issue is still ongoing with no feedback at all! Someone willing to help with legal action?
JK
Jaun K's update27 Aug 2018, 12:10
Reviewer Update
Almost September and still the problem has not been resolved. The contract on this device has almost run out for the 24 month period. Every month charged for services incorrectly. How are you suppose to stop this? No response from customer care? If we just stop paying the account then Vodacom will suspend all accounts and threaten with legal action? How is this justifiable?