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Lehlohonolo M

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2016

16 Mar 2024, 19:47

Poor security at Vodacom

Well, on Friday the 15th of March... I switched my phone off as i usually do when am at work... And switched it on as I knock off but only to find out that I don't have network on my main sim card as my phone is dual sim.

I then decide to call vodacom customer care centre for help and walla... I was told, there was a sim swap performed on my number but how so..? As I am the owner and my sim it is Ricard, I have been using this number for 20 years now.

I was told they sent me an sms and calling me but they couldn't reach me, so they decided to go on with a sim swap since "they did not know" what was happening... Apparently they did ask the person who requested a sim card verification questions and they "guessed" them right lol... How, I don't know because I, myself I had to try and recall everything.

It happened to my mom before and she lost money, so I did too and I swear it is still happening to the others...

Are we safe with Vodacom? Is it the weakest link? I think they are getting exposed...

I am soooo disappointed!!!

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Replies (2)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply17 Mar 2024, 09:56
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

Best regards,

Vodacom
Vodacom's reply18 Mar 2024, 08:53
Official
Dear Customer,

Thank you for the time and effort taken to voice your dissatisfaction to our office. It is with the cooperation and feedback from valued clients such as yourself that we are able to identify any areas of improvement within our organisation.

Our records indicate that you reached out to our contact centre. Based on the feedback provided, our team looked into your query and assisted accordingly. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and the service experienced.

Regards,

Vodacom Consumer Website Team

Best regards,