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screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by ademega(m): 7:27pm On Jun 26, 2015
How airtel scammed me
I didn't ask them to advitise or send any awoof to me oh.

I received this message from airtel

"More than enough data at N3500 for 9GB. Dial *438*1# NOW, valid for 60 days. To know more visit: http:///9GBdata"

Unfortunately ,I recieved this message some days before the expiration of my data bundle. Before, I used to get the 2k bundle for 2gb data which usually last between 15 to 20 days. So ,when I saw this message I thought it wasn't bad an idea in as much its going to take me 60 good days. I had to borrow the money after several complains in this period of economy hardship. I subscribed on 24th of May 2015 ,the message I received was this

"Your Balances are Bundle Pack: 9216MB till 24-Jun"

In actual fact , I thought it was a mistake from them or they divided it into two parts, believing I would receive the remaining part of the message the following month .
Funny enough on 25th of June I discovered my internet wasn't going through , first of all i thought it was due to the heavy rain the previous night . I waited till evening before my brain told me that most likely this people don do me wayo. I was like ,it wasn't possible since they usually send me warning messages that my subscription would soon expire . they have been consistence about this since I joined the network . after so much mind delibration , I decided to call their customer care to find out what was happening . to my greatest suprise , I was told my subscription has expired . when I told the lady about the message sent to me initially , she said they have cancelled it that it was no longer 60 days but 30 days. I was furious . I told her they were not different from armed robbers. I said it wasn't their fault ,that it was the fault of the useless government .
Most painful part was that , I was managing this data so that at least it could take me between 45 to 55 days. If I had known or receive a message from them about canceling the awoof , I would have downloaded the remaining mb before it expire.

Is this not a fraud from airtel ?. it was like getting out of a contract midway without informing the party involve .

I know I can't do anything but at least people should be weary of their awoof.

Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by kimmy0000: 7:39pm On Jun 26, 2015
So sorry. Just wanted to open a thread about this airtel 9gig offer before subscribing. Thanks for the info but this airtel ehn
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by israel770(m): 7:56pm On Jun 26, 2015
Airtel scamming people since 19 B.C
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by Nobody: 8:02pm On Jun 26, 2015
ademega:
How airtel scammed me
I didn't ask them to advitise or send any awoof to me oh.

I received this message from airtel

"More than enough data at N3500 for 9GB. Dial *438*1# NOW, valid for 60 days. To know more visit: http:///9GBdata"

Unfortunately ,I recieved this message some days before the expiration of my data bundle. Before, I used to get the 2k bundle for 2gb data which usually last between 15 to 20 days. So ,when I saw this message I thought it wasn't bad an idea in as much its going to take me 60 good days. I had to borrow the money after several complains in this period of economy hardship. I subscribed on 24th of May 2015 ,the message I received was this

"Your Balances are Bundle Pack: 9216MB till 24-Jun"

In actual fact , I thought it was a mistake from them or they divided it into two parts, believing I would receive the remaining part of the message the following month .
Funny enough on 25th of June I discovered my internet wasn't going through , first of all i thought it was due to the heavy rain the previous night . I waited till evening before my brain told me that most likely this people don do me wayo. I was like ,it wasn't possible since they usually send me warning messages that my subscription would soon expire . they have been consistence about this since I joined the network . after so much mind delibration , I decided to call their customer care to find out what was happening . to my greatest suprise , I was told my subscription has expired . when I told the lady about the message sent to me initially , she said they have cancelled it that it was no longer 60 days but 30 days. I was furious . I told her they were not different from armed robbers. I said it wasn't their fault ,that it was the fault of the useless government .
Most painful part was that , I was managing this data so that at least it could take me between 45 to 55 days. If I had known or receive a message from them about canceling the awoof , I would have downloaded the remaining mb before it expire.

Is this not a fraud from airtel ?. it was like getting out of a contract midway without informing the party involve .

I know I can't do anything but at least people should be weary of their awoof.
sorry to cut you short but they have terms and conditions. One of which they have right to change tariffs,validity e.t.c without the notice of the subscribers.
secondly you saw the time your data was going to expire ,why didn't check from time to time to see the available data and it's validity period? One has to be wise now because all these service providers are birds of the same feathers. I wouldn't blame those guys funding tweak or cheat to defraud them either .please visit their social media to lay your grievance or call 622 NCC help desk for assistance
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by Seunvense(m): 8:09pm On Jun 26, 2015
Not just airtel we gat 2 be careful in dealing with other network too.
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by ademega(m): 8:20pm On Jun 26, 2015
asuustrike2009:

sorry to cut you short but they have terms and conditions. One of which they have right to change tariffs,validity e.t.c without the notice of the subscribers.
secondly you saw the time your data was going to expire ,why didn't check from time to time to see the available data and it's validity period? One has to be wise now because all these service providers are birds of the same feathers. I wouldn't blame those guys funding tweak or cheat to defraud them either .please visit their social media to lay your grievance or call 622 NCC help desk for assistance
I never even had such thought to always check .
All the same thanks .

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Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by Chillinmasoul(m): 9:21pm On Jun 26, 2015
Sorry, good information.
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by Whizpeter(m): 10:06pm On Jun 26, 2015
Sorry Ooo
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by Nobody: 7:35am On Jun 27, 2015
Seriously, I got frustrated when I was using airtel 2gig for 2k. It never got to mid month. I deleted apps I thought were consuming data and ish but it would still last 10-15 days. I almost sold my Xperia SP, thinking it was the cause of too much data consumption. Then I switched to mtn 4.5g for 2.5k and I've had no regrets. This is the 2nd month of subscription.
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by ademega(m): 7:54am On Jun 27, 2015
Mityna:
Seriously, I got frustrated when I was using airtel 2gig for 2k. It never got to mid month. I deleted apps I thought were consuming data and ish but it would still last 10-15 days. I almost sold my Xperia SP, thinking it was the cause of too much data consumption. Then I switched to mtn 4.5g for 2.5k and I've had no regrets. This is the 2nd month of subscription.
The sad thing about my condition is that ,only airtel make sense for my area ,if not MTN would been my network
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by kene05(m): 9:13am On Jun 27, 2015
ademega:
How airtel scammed me
I didn't ask them to advitise or send any awoof to me oh.

I received this message from airtel

"More than enough data at N3500 for 9GB. Dial *438*1# NOW, valid for 60 days. To know more visit: http:///9GBdata"

Unfortunately ,I recieved this message some days before the expiration of my data bundle. Before, I used to get the 2k bundle for 2gb data which usually last between 15 to 20 days. So ,when I saw this message I thought it wasn't bad an idea in as much its going to take me 60 good days. I had to borrow the money after several complains in this period of economy hardship. I subscribed on 24th of May 2015 ,the message I received was this

"Your Balances are Bundle Pack: 9216MB till 24-Jun"

In actual fact , I thought it was a mistake from them or they divided it into two parts, believing I would receive the remaining part of the message the following month .
Funny enough on 25th of June I discovered my internet wasn't going through , first of all i thought it was due to the heavy rain the previous night . I waited till evening before my brain told me that most likely this people don do me wayo. I was like ,it wasn't possible since they usually send me warning messages that my subscription would soon expire . they have been consistence about this since I joined the network . after so much mind delibration , I decided to call their customer care to find out what was happening . to my greatest suprise , I was told my subscription has expired . when I told the lady about the message sent to me initially , she said they have cancelled it that it was no longer 60 days but 30 days. I was furious . I told her they were not different from armed robbers. I said it wasn't their fault ,that it was the fault of the useless government .
Most painful part was that , I was managing this data so that at least it could take me between 45 to 55 days. If I had known or receive a message from them about canceling the awoof , I would have downloaded the remaining mb before it expire.

Is this not a fraud from airtel ?. it was like getting out of a contract midway without informing the party involve .

I know I can't do anything but at least people should be weary of their awoof.
Oga, i just ported from airtel, after two years of consistent subscription with the network, all i got was triple billing, double billing and d likes, ur data would always be faster dan d shadow, mehn i had to port just yesterday to glo 3gb for 1k, and d speed is flawless am enjoying every bit of it, just google how to use glo bis on Android, u wld see d steps, don't keep been cheated by shitty airtel, I'm done with airtel, unless any tweak comes out. Use ur tongues to count ur teeths!
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by 0ubenji(m): 1:30pm On Jun 27, 2015
AIRTEL DATA EXCLUSIVE
4GB - #1,500
2GB - #1000
Hurry while stock lasts!!!
Contact 08074091696(whatsapp/calls)
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by hisenjos: 2:58pm On Jun 27, 2015
Sorry about that. Make sure first complain to the service provider. If they do not resolve your issue, go to the following NCC site and send the details. Trust me, the service provider will call you pronto.

http://consumer.ncc.gov.ng/complaintform.asp?pageid=57


ademega:
How airtel scammed me
I didn't ask them to advitise or send any awoof to me oh.

I received this message from airtel

"More than enough data at N3500 for 9GB. Dial *438*1# NOW, valid for 60 days. To know more visit: http:///9GBdata"

Unfortunately ,I recieved this message some days before the expiration of my data bundle. Before, I used to get the 2k bundle for 2gb data which usually last between 15 to 20 days. So ,when I saw this message I thought it wasn't bad an idea in as much its going to take me 60 good days. I had to borrow the money after several complains in this period of economy hardship. I subscribed on 24th of May 2015 ,the message I received was this

"Your Balances are Bundle Pack: 9216MB till 24-Jun"

In actual fact , I thought it was a mistake from them or they divided it into two parts, believing I would receive the remaining part of the message the following month .
Funny enough on 25th of June I discovered my internet wasn't going through , first of all i thought it was due to the heavy rain the previous night . I waited till evening before my brain told me that most likely this people don do me wayo. I was like ,it wasn't possible since they usually send me warning messages that my subscription would soon expire . they have been consistence about this since I joined the network . after so much mind delibration , I decided to call their customer care to find out what was happening . to my greatest suprise , I was told my subscription has expired . when I told the lady about the message sent to me initially , she said they have cancelled it that it was no longer 60 days but 30 days. I was furious . I told her they were not different from armed robbers. I said it wasn't their fault ,that it was the fault of the useless government .
Most painful part was that , I was managing this data so that at least it could take me between 45 to 55 days. If I had known or receive a message from them about canceling the awoof , I would have downloaded the remaining mb before it expire.

Is this not a fraud from airtel ?. it was like getting out of a contract midway without informing the party involve .

I know I can't do anything but at least people should be weary of their awoof.
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by Nobody: 5:32pm On Jun 27, 2015
0ubenji:
AIRTEL DATA EXCLUSIVE
4GB - #1,500
2GB - #1000
Hurry while stock lasts!!!
Contact 08074091696(whatsapp/calls)
they talking about scam yet you post this huh? Airtel isn't into SME stuff how come your are selling data at that cheap rate? moreover the prevailing rates isn't that please explain
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by coolted(m): 5:57pm On Jun 27, 2015
0ubenji:
AIRTEL DATA EXCLUSIVE
4GB - #1,500
2GB - #1000
Hurry while stock lasts!!!
Contact 08074091696(whatsapp/calls)

scam alert
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by 0ubenji(m): 6:03pm On Jun 27, 2015
asuustrike2009:

they talking about scam yet you post this huh? Airtel isn't into SME stuff how come your are selling data at that cheap rate? moreover the prevailing rates isn't that please explain
contact me for clarities..
dont forget to take note of my username and fone number..for the fear of bein scammed..itz understandable
buh i'm clean...
Re: screen shot: How Airtel Scammed Me ( Most Likely Other Nigerians Too) by 0ubenji(m): 6:05pm On Jun 27, 2015
coolted:


scam alert
u r free to fink so..itz very well understood..
d last tin i'd do is tryna convince u..
am not DESPERATE.. wink

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