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Tshepiso L

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2023

13 Jul 2023, 08:57

Extremely Dissatisfied with Vodacom's ********* Practices and Poor Customer Service

I am writing this review to express my deep disappointment and frustration with the ********* practices and poor customer service I experienced with Vodacom. My attempt to cancel my contract using a different number turned into a nightmare when my contract was not cancelled, and an unauthorized amount of 254 was deducted from my account since February.

During my follow-up calls, one of the call agents shockingly confirmed that this is a trend at Vodacom. This revelation was both alarming and disheartening, as it indicated a the ********* practices of the company. I had hoped that escalating the issue to the manager, Chris Strenivasen Naidu, would bring a resolution. However, despite presenting him with all the necessary information to assist me, I found his lack of helpfulness and responsiveness deeply disappointing.

I firmly believe that the entire situation, including the unauthorized deductions and the package I supposedly agreed to, was a result of forceful tactics employed by Vodacom. I distinctly recall making the call to cancel my contract and any associated services, as I had not been using that Vodacom number. This leads me to believe that Vodacom deliberately engaged in ********* practices by imposing charges and services without my consent.

This experience has left me feeling taken advantage of and deeply dissatisfied as a customer. As a company providing telecommunication services, Vodacom should prioritize ethical practices, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, my experience indicates a complete disregard for these principles.

I strongly urge Vodacom to address these ********* practices promptly and take responsibility for their actions.

Additionally, it is crucial for the company to reevaluate its customer service protocols, as the lack of assistance and understanding demonstrated by Chris Strenivasen Naidu reflects poorly on Vodacom as a whole In conclusion, my encounter with Vodacom has been nothing short of a nightmare. I have lost faith in the company's integrity and ability to provide satisfactory customer service. I sincerely hope that my review serves as a wake-up call for Vodacom to rectify its practices and prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of its customers.

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply13 Jul 2023, 09:42
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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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Tshepiso L's update13 Jul 2023, 15:46
Reviewer Update
hank you for your response. I appreciate your attention to my concern. I would like to clarify the cancellation date of my contract as per your records. If your records indicate that the cancellation was done on 12/07/2023, I must highlight that this information is incorrect. On that day, I brought the matter to the attention of Manager Chris Strenivasen Naidu, who then proceeded to cancel the contract. However, I had actually initiated a call to cancel the contract in December or January.


My dispute lies with the fact that since February, an amount of 254 has continued to be deducted from my account. I kindly request that you rectify this issue and refund the money owed to me. I believe that the amount deducted after the cancellation should be reimbursed.
I look forward to your prompt response and resolution to this matter.