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michelle G

1 reviews | Active since May 2021

04 May 2021, 12:31

Vodacom retentions and cancellations

I had phoned Vodacom , 4/2/2021 about 12h25-I spoke to Paul Mabena , and then 5/2/2021/about 12h20-I spoke to Mandisa Ntuli, regarding cancellation of my account as my 2 year period of contract had ended. Then -…wrongful upgrades were done on x2 numbers(***), which I had not consented to , and of which I do not have sim cards at present , was done.. On 8/4/2021, the upgrades were reversed, after various emails and complaints and also the consultants at Vodacom at Chats /Waverley/Pretoria, helped me to lodge a complaints(best consultants and shop )I lodged a dispute . I drove through to Vodacom in Midrand from Pretoria on 9/4/2021 - Mulalo at Vodacom Midrand 9/4/2021, confirmed the upgrades were reversed on 8/4/2021 but not the dates of the end of agreement of these “upgrades” , also on this day, at the Vodacom in Midrand , I phoned the call Centre on *** , and received a reference ***, again confirmation that the upgrades were reversed, it was mentioned that I should phone *** at the end of the month April, so that the account can be cancelled . On 28/4/2021 @12h25 I phoned *** and spoke to Gwenelele Hlapshwayo ,(Melissa teamleader) , who confirmed the reversal of the upgrades , she tried to change the dates of the end of agreement on these “upgrades”(never authorized), she could not do so , and lodged a request for end of agreement dates to be changed, she mentioned this would take 24/48 hours . I phoned her on 30/4/2021 and she had sent another request and escalation. On Monday 3/5/2021 I tried various times to phone ***, but my phone was cut off each time as if I was blocked , I persisted to try and phone , tried x18 times to phone to speak to someone at retentions and upgrades, Vodacom , then mentioned my tel was blocked by them. I send x3 emails to *** 3/5/2021 requesting feedback. I went to Vodacom ,Chats in Waverley/Pretoria, on 3/4/2021 @16h50 , (this is the most awesome client service at any Vodacom shop ever received), they again lodged a complaint for me , regarding the request for end of agreement dates to be changed , they allowed me to phone ***, from their phone(as mine was blocked by Vodacom not allowing me to enquire about this request) , I then spoke to Andile Maphumulo (Kaitlyn is team leader)@17h00 3/5/2021, who mentioned , that this upgrade was reversed ,but still no feedback on the request for end of dates of agreements to be changed, she escalated the request . Now at present no feedback concerning this request , I have now from March 2021-April 2021 - had deduction of R222, for these accounts and upgrades done unauthorized, of which I do not have sim cards at present , and of which the end of agreement dates have not been changed , and of which it was told me , that after that has been done ? –(one day?), I would still have to phone *** , and then still request cancellation , and I cannot get any recompense for the money deducted , because the data was afforded me for the months ,(But also to mention , they can go and check when these were used and see it was never used ,as at present I don’t have sims for these numbers ).So this is a warning to everyone to beware and vigilant when dealing with Vodacom, especially when phoning them for cancellation of a contract/s , write down names , dates and times , and know that you may fall victim to possible unauthorized upgrades, and know this may result in months of frustration to sort out the problem , and all the while the deductions / debit orders still continue to go down , and know there will be no recompense for moneys deducted , even if this is not your fault !!!!!!!!

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Vodacom
Vodacom's reply04 May 2021, 14:05
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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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michelle G's update05 May 2021, 12:53
Reviewer Update
I also forwarded a summary as explained above , with all the details and sent is again to ;- ***/and to -'***', @Tue 2021/05/04 12:53, asking for this issue to be resolved and for someone to give me feedback. So today 5/05/2021 I tried phoning ***, Vodacom call Centre/retentions and cancellations –it mentioned I had called too many times and my number was blocked, I had only called once today. The deduction from Vodacom has now increased to R245 , and still no feedback from Vodacom, regarding any of the requests for feedback .
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michelle G's update06 May 2021, 14:57
Reviewer Update
today 6/5/2021, still no feedback
awaiting your feedback as promised!!!!!
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michelle G's update06 May 2021, 14:58
Reviewer Update
Vodacom Consumer Website Team
can I get feedback please ?
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michelle G's update07 May 2021, 16:36
Reviewer Update
Dear Vodacom Consumer Website Team
Thank you for your reply and your escalation ,Lebo ? had phoned from retentions, and had helped me and confirmed these contracts were ended /cancelled ,and I will be refunded,thank You for your help as this has been a very frustrating experience
thx
michelle