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TalkTalk are ignorant bastards, come and hear what they have done to my sn brother

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HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 21:08

So last week my db was visited by a rep from TalkTalk thread here
I called customer complaints the next day and the lady I spoke to was well trained in handling stroppy customers. I explained calmly that my db had cerebral palsy and learning difficulties and that he was subjected to an unwanted sales pitch from the uninvited rep. She appeared shocked and was very sympathetic. I told her that I wanted an written apology, confirmation that as my db had not signed anything, that they would not be changing his BT account over and I also said that in my opinion, the rep should be reprimanded.

This is the message I came into tonight;

Im looking to get a hold of HairyPotter in regard to HairyPotters db being signed up to TalkTalk. I've got a note here saying that customer has cerebal palsy and was approached by a sales rep from TalkTalk. We have the ID number there and we have to call you on this number. You would like the rep to be reprimanded and a written apology from us. Now, what I can do for you is, I can promise you that the account won't go live, we'll keep any eye on it to make sure it closes down and you won't across to TalkTalk. What I can't do unfortunately is send you a written apology. I mean, I've had a look, cerebral palsy is a physical disability so without sounding harsh, the customer is not vulnerable to being sold something We will cancel it down for you, you are within your cooling off period but there will be no reprimanding of agents and there will be no apology letter, Ok, I hope this is to your satisfaction HairyPotter, if there is anything else contact us.

This is the message word for word, I shit you not! I have highlighted the most offensive part but the last part is highlighted because emphasis on the no.

I am beyond furious. How dare they decide that he is not vulnerable!! It is crystal clear the second you meet him Angry but hey, he's had a look in a book.

They also denied that he had been signed up when I called, but the message makes it pretty clear that they did. I think they must have forged his signature because db is adamant he didn't sign anything.

So what next? I think I am too angry to call them back. I really want to make a fuss about they way they have treated him.

OP posts:
GhostShip · 09/08/2012 22:02

Can't find You OP

HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 22:02

Ok, I'll try now.

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time and trouble to reply to me. It really does mean so much. You are all wonderful Thanks

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Debeez · 09/08/2012 22:03

Me neither Ghostship

confusedpixie · 09/08/2012 22:05

How fucking disgusting. I'll retweet when you decide what to write too. Is there any way you can get a number that the person called from? And have you managed to download the message?

HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 22:05

Oh bugger, I wonder what I have buggered up.

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TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:07

I'm following you hairy, although I think you might have an extra @ sign at the start of your name, so to tag you we need to pu @@hairypotter12

ChunkysMum · 09/08/2012 22:08

I'll retweet too, but can't find you yet.

ChunkysMum · 09/08/2012 22:09

Found you. It says you haven't tweeted yet.

GhostShip · 09/08/2012 22:11

I still can't find even with the extra @. Confused might be because I'm using mobile.

Debeez · 09/08/2012 22:11

Still can't find you hairy

Glitterknickaz · 09/08/2012 22:11

Keep the message and blow them out of the fucking water.
How very dare they.
Arseholes.

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:13

Ghost, I've just followed you.

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:13

Not sure how that helps mind you!

Debeez · 09/08/2012 22:14

Gotcha!

MimsyBorogroves · 09/08/2012 22:14

Fucking hell.

Is the MN talktalk survey still up and running? I had an email about it a couple of weeks ago.

ChunkysMum · 09/08/2012 22:14

twitter.com/hairypotter12

HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 22:15

I think I have tweeted Confused I stole Debs tweet though. Grin

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ChunkysMum · 09/08/2012 22:15

I've retweeted. The above link should help those who are struggling to find you.

GhostShip · 09/08/2012 22:15

Hha thanks team, it bumps my followers up! Wink I don't have many

Thanks chunkysmum

MimsyBorogroves · 09/08/2012 22:16

Arse, just checked my email and talk talk survey is closed.

www.surveymonkey.com/s/7V9Q5NS

HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 22:17

Oooohhh Chunky thats fab, thank you. Do I need to do anything else?

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Debeez · 09/08/2012 22:17

Wasn't my Tweet, just a suggestion, it's yours. I have retweeted and shamelessly begged my 30 MANY followers for retweets too!

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:17

You have more than me!

frustratedpants · 09/08/2012 22:19

Just type in hairypotter12 without the @

TequilaMockinBird · 09/08/2012 22:19

I've RT'd you hairy.

So Angry for you, hope you get an apology at least.