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Lisa D

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2020

04 Apr 2026, 12:06

Vodacom has taken money out of my bank account

I have a business cell phone contract with Vodacom. They deducted R2000 extra off my account on the 4.02.2026 (my contract is only for R399 monthly). I phoned to notify them and they confirmed there was ***** off my account, and that they would need some time to sort it out. I received a statement at the beginning of March which states that they have paid me back the amount, however I have not received anything. The call centre tells me that they will keep the money in my Vodacom account and not be paying me back. My monthly vodacom payment will then reduce my monthly amount owing. I cannot believe their business practices!! If I were cynical, I would assume that they have deducted money from countless customers and are using the money to finance their own business. Poor showing Vodacom. How can you just take money out of my account, and when you know you have done this, not pay me back immediately!!

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply04 Apr 2026, 14:18
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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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Lisa D's update15 Apr 2026, 11:55
Reviewer Update
Vodacom has let me know today that they have made a deposit into my Vodacom account. So they "take" R4000 out of my bank account including R300 in bank charges because I had not planned for the deductions and my account was therefore overdrawn, and more than 2 months later, they send me a message to say that they have credited my Vodacom account???? Which will take 10 months to get to zero while I fund the money they have "taken". And no repayment for the bank charges? Come on, who are you guys kidding? This is shocking! I want the R4300 in my bank account. Yesterday. How much extra time must I still spend on this???