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Michelle H

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2016

09 May 2022, 09:54

Wesbank likes to bully people!

I was approached by a Sharp Representative to enter into a 5 year lease for a Printer/Scanner contract. This lease started 3,5 years ago and runs until August 2023. At the end of the 3rd year, the printer stopped working, was removed from our office and was only returned about 3 months later, but is still not functional. As a result I have had to replace the printer with another one as we cannot use the contract printer. I begged and pleaded with the Sharp person to fix the machine as I am now paying for 2 printers, and the contract printer is excessively expensive, being about R1700 a month. After months of receiving no service, I stopped the debit order to Wesbank (who provided the finance) , as I have no other recourse. So this is what Wesbank does: they load the outstanding amount owed until completion of the printer contract onto my FNB bank profile as "Vehicle Finance". I did not give permission for this "Vehicle Finance"to be loaded on my banking profile. Lesson learnt - FNB and Wesbank work hand in hand to bully and punish their customers! This is obviously to force me to pay for a service I do not receive. Why does Wesbank not follow up with the Sharp service provider, instead of punishing me because I do not wish to pay for a service I am not receiving. There should be some accountability by Wesbank, not just go into partnership with the likes of Sharp and then walk away when their business partner reneges on the contract. I am happy to pay but not when I am not receiving the service promised and all Wesbank does is sit at the other end, with the cupped hand waiting to get paid regardless! Bullying tactics in the extreme!!!

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WesBank
WesBank's reply09 May 2022, 13:33
Official
Dear Michelle H,

We have received and reviewed your Hello Peter post. Our Customer Resolutions Team has logged a formal complaint which has been routed to the relevant department for investigation and resolution. 

We will be in touch with you to resolve this matter.

Regards,
WesBank Service Resolution
MH
Michelle H's update14 May 2022, 09:58
Reviewer Update
I was contacted by Clara Harvie (above), and was told they (Wesbank) will be emailing me so that I can explain to them exactly what happened. This was about 2 weeks ago. I am still waiting for this mail? To reiterate, why were my details shared with FNB when I am told by Wesbank that these are 2 separate companies and details are not freely shared. This will be against the rules of the POPIA act. Are you going to reply Wesbank or are you hoping that this query will just go away? And why did Wesbank load a printer contract on my banking profile as Vehicle Finance? I need answers to the above.
WesBank
WesBank's reply16 May 2022, 09:47
Official
 
Dear Michelle H,

We have received and reviewed your Hello Peter post. Our Customer Resolutions Team has logged a formal complaint which has been routed to the relevant department for investigation and resolution. 

We will be in touch with you to resolve this matter.

Regards,
WesBank Service Resolution