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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.

RebeccaAdlingtonMumsnet · 10/08/2012 11:33

You may know we are currently working with TalkTalk.
So we've been in touch with them and our contact there has asked us to post the below:

'Firstly, we want to apologise for your and your brother's experience and how this was handled. We understand that this has been really upsetting for you and we are sorry for that.'

'We are committed to providing the best service possible for our customers, and as such, would like to try to resolve this issue for you and your brother.'

'We have asked MNHQ to email you to get your contact details and any reference details you have relating to the case - they will pass this on to us and we will get this investigated immediately.'

'Again, we are sorry that you have had to escalate this.'

HairyPotter, we will be mailing you shortly from MNHQ.

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