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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.

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Debeez · 09/08/2012 22:21

We have a problem. Talktalkcare isn't linking

HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 22:24

Umm, what does that mean?

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GhostShip · 09/08/2012 22:24

Shit. It means other people can't see if they go onto talk talks page. Facebook?

Glitterknickaz · 09/08/2012 22:24

it needed a space before the @TalkTalkCare, put it in and it links fine

HibernoCaledonian · 09/08/2012 22:24

Hey Hairy,

I'm following you on Twitter and have retweeted. I'm Eppie_HC over there.

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:25

It is for me, I think!

ChunkysMum · 09/08/2012 22:25

My retweet seemed to link.

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:26

Hairy tweet again with a space before the @

TequilaMockinBird · 09/08/2012 22:26

Yes a space is needed after 'see' and before the @talktalkcare.

Can you tweet again with the space in hairy?

Glitterknickaz · 09/08/2012 22:27

I've had someone ask what it's about

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:29

Hairy do you want the media involved??

GhostShip · 09/08/2012 22:30

Strange how I get a 403 error when I try to get onto twitter now hahah

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:31

You re not with talktalk are you ghost??

GhostShip · 09/08/2012 22:33

Oh poo.

HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 22:35

Ok I have tried again. I cant see it on their page though, does that mean it hasnt worked?

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GhostShip · 09/08/2012 22:36

It won't go as viral if it doesn't come up on their page.

Seriously, I cannot get onto twitter. Wtf! :o

Debeez · 09/08/2012 22:36

It's working now Hairy. They'll see it. Plus every time we post it all of our followers see it and they know that.

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:36

I really don't get twitter!

squeakytoy · 09/08/2012 22:37

I have retweeted it too. :)

HairyPotter · 09/08/2012 22:37

Glakit I really don't know. Im worried about how db would handle it tbh. But I really believe it needs to be highlighted.

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Glitterknickaz · 09/08/2012 22:38

If you have Tweet Deck and search the @TalkTalk tweets (not their page, their stream) it's covered.

edam · 09/08/2012 22:40

Outrageous.

I wouldn't be surprised if a sales rep did forge your brother's signature - a double glazing salesman forged my MIL's on a credit agreement (which she didn't want, didn't need and didn't actually qualify for - given you had to be in employment in order to qualify for credit and she was 78 at the time and had been retired for 20 years, ffs).

TeamGlaikitBritain · 09/08/2012 22:41

Ok, just wait and see what happens in the morning. The sound file you have, can you attach it to an email? I bet your dd1 will know how!

Debeez · 09/08/2012 22:41

Your brother is lucky to have you Hairy.

Tiredmumno1 · 09/08/2012 22:41

I've retweeted Smile

Disgraceful idiots Angry