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Gary M

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2017

11 Sept 2017, 07:18

Promises they never intend to keep

Three months ago I noticed a sudden increase in my cell phone bill by over R800, when I phoned customer service to query the bill I was informed that it was due to add-on services. I have never ordered, requested, authorized or signed for any add-on services. I was informed that it was from a third party provider. I am to this day confused how a third party bill can be added to my cell phone bill without me authorizing it. A request was put through to cancel the 'service'. I was given a number to call as Vodacom said they could not do it on my behalf. I contacted WASPA and after a few days received an email from WASPA saying that the company in question, Opera Telecoms, had reversed the transaction and I would receive a full refund. I also received a SMS from Vodacom saying that I would receive a full refund. Don't believe them! The next month, there it was again another R800 plus and still no refund! Since then I have made numerous calls to Vodacom, numerous e-mails to WASPA, and received numerous sms's from Vodacom saying that a full refund had been authorized. Don't believe them! Now my cell service has been suspended, despite me paying my cell phone and data bill, but simply because I did not pay for an add-on service which I never requested or authorized which had been added to my bill. Very frustrating and infuriating

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Replies (2)
Vodacom
Vodacom's reply11 Sept 2017, 07:23
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 reply11 Sept 2017, 11:43
Official

Good day,

Feedback has been provided.

Regards,
RM