Vodafone India — balance deductions due to unsolicited vas activation

Address:Bangalore, Karnataka, 560066
Website:www.vodafone.in

I am 100% sure that i have not activated any value added service (Vas) on my vodafone mobile service.in last 10 days five different services has been activated, of which for one such service rs 66/- has been deducted from current balance. Since i called back to deactivation after the due date, i did not receive any refund. For remaining services, i managed to call vodafone customer service on-time to deactivate and get the refund.

1) vas name : callertunes
Sms date : 17 dec 2019
Amount deducted : rs 66/-
Deducted on : 20 dec 2019
Is refunded : no
Service request no : na

2) vas name : callertunes
Sms date : 21 dec 2019
Amount deducted : 0
Deducted on : na
Is refunded : na
Service request no : na

3) vas name : english seekho weekly
Sms date : 22 dec 2019
Amount deducted : rs 3/-
Deducted on : 22 dec 2019
Is refunded : yes
Service request no : [protected]

4) vas name : mhealth
Sms date : 28 dec 2019
Amount deducted : 0 (Due to low balance)
Deducted on : na
Is refunded : na
Service request no : [protected]

5) vas name : games portal
Sms date : 30 dec 2019
Amount deducted : rs 35/-
Deducted on : 30 dec 2019
Is refunded : under process
Service request no : [protected]

In one case, as my balance was low, they could not activate the service and it was put on hold. And the service will get activated the moment i do a recharge.

I have to check my sms every day to see for any balance deduction and vas activation. Then call back immediately to deactivate it and request for a refund.

Looking for some guidance on how to stop this unsolicited activation of vas service and also to get back my rs 66/-.

Kindly let me know if any further details is needed. Didn't want to share my mobile number to entire forum. Appreciate if you can reach me on my email ([protected]@gmail.com) and we can exchange the phone numbers.
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Vodafone India customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.
Verified Support
Dec 31, 2019
Vodafone India Customer Care's response
Dear Customer,

As per our recent communication, please be informed that your concern has been discussed and the resolution has been communicated to you.

Regards,
Snehal
Dec 31, 2019
Updated by Prabhukumar KS
One part of the issue was addressed :
(i) Full DND activation -- By sending sms START 0 to 1909
(ii) Deactivation of Vodafone Flash Service -- By sending sms CAN FLASH to 144

Hope after this, I will not receive unsolicited VAS service.

Other issue of refund of Rs 66/- is not resolved. I was told that its not possible to refund that amount.
I have a concern with this and would like to escalate.

Can anyone guide me on Where and How to escalate this issue ?
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