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Sanet S

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2018

20 Feb 2018, 14:37

FALSE ADVERTISING ON PROMOTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS

On the 6-01-2018, we phone the Vodacom 4U store in Alberton City enquiring and upgrade on the a Samsung S8 plus a flight center voucher deal, we were told the offer ends on the 6th and should come in on that day. We then went and upgraded the contract (Purchase invoice date 06-01-2018 Time: 11:22) and when the Samsung consultant wanted to assist us to redeem the voucher, we did not have the contact number with us, (it was used in the data contract in a wi-fi router) the Samsung consultant then stated that we may returned in the week and he will assist with the redeeming of the voucher. Upon wanting to insert the sim card to the phone, we discover the Samsung S8 requires a nano sim. We eventually did the sim swop and returned to Vodacom, to discover that the samsung consultant only works till 5 and that I don't have to present to redeem the voucher. My sister-in-law then returned during the day on Thursday 11/01/2018, the samsung consultant tried to assist, but to no avail. The consultant then contacted the Samsung call center, and passed the phone to my sister-in-law. The operator on the other end stated that unfortunately he can not assist with redeeming the voucher, because the campaign had ended, and that any contract taken on the 6th would not have qualified for the campaign, we then told him that he is incorrect, that any purchase up until the 6th would qualify as that is how it was advertised. If a campaign end on the certain date, sure the last date advertised must be up until end of business of the end date. The operator was very impatient and didn't want to assist, After we threatened to take this matter public, he then stated that he will escalate the matter to management, they will contact us and then we will get the token number by no later than the 15/01/2018. Until now no-one has bother to contact us. I This is a terrible service from Vodacom and Samsung and this also reflects negatively on Vodacom as they promote these campaigns. Technically I am paying for this voucher, as this would have been worked into the amount that I pay every month on this contract and actually Vodacom is in breach of this contract cos when we signed the contract the Flight Center voucher and Top dog voucher was included.

We have submitted via a call to Phulani and emailed numerous times, however we do not get any feedback. WHAT MUST I DO NEXT.

How can Vodacom blatantly agree to FALSE ADVERTISING and get away with it.

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Replies (2)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply20 Feb 2018, 14:56
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 reply21 Feb 2018, 13:35
Official

Dear Sanet

Thank you for your Hellopeter complaint.

Kindly note the promoter of the Promotion is Samsung Electronics South Africa.

Please refer to this website for the current Terms and Conditions for this Promotion:

https://www.madeforsummervodacom.co.za/

These Terms and Conditions will govern the redemption of your R5 000.00 Flight Centre Business Travel voucher (“Offer”) Participants in this Promotion are advised that the Offer is being made solely by Samsung.

Any related queries must be directed in writing to ***.

Kind regards

Vodacom Hellopeter team