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How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by Globallords(op): 8:34am On Jul 04, 2016
I've considered MTN as my favourite network but they got me losing the trust in them last weekend.

I ran out of data and call-time so i decided to activate an affordable plan that covers Browsing and Calling.

After dialling *142*30*3# which was assigned to my sim, i got 50MB+ 5Mins for #50 Only Valid for 24Hrs.
I was so pleased with this but to my surprise i could only use the 5mins only, the 50 Megabyte wasnt browsing till it expired.

Thank God i didnt activate that of greater amount. Will never try such plan again.

Are you also using the bundle of *142#? Ever regretted buying a data bundle? Share ur story!!!
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by deeplow: 8:44am On Jul 04, 2016
Tried glo #200 for 200mb+ airtime too. That was the worst decision I have made since 2013. The airtime was exhausted faster than normal. The data?... I don't wanna go there(chris brown's voice).

I am still loyal to glo sha.
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by JideSM:
Globallords:
I've considered MTN as my favourite network but they got me losing the trust in them last weekend.

I ran out of data and call-time so i decided to activate an affordable plan that covers Browsing and Calling.

After dialling *142*30*3# which was assigned to my sim, i got 50MB+ 5Mins for #50 Only Valid for 24Hrs.
I was so pleased with this but to my surprise i could only use the 5mins only, the 50 Megabyte wasnt browsing till it expired.

Thank God i didnt activate that of greater amount. Will never try such plan again.

Are you also using the bundle of *142#? Ever regretted buying a data bundle? Share ur story!!!
Hi Globallords, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, I understand that this issue is receiving attention on twitter @MTN180. Be rest assured that you will get quality service and resolution to the issue you raised. Also note that I run a thread https://www.nairaland.com/1379574/mtn-customer-care-thread where you can forward any issue for assistance. Thank You
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by Aminu212: 9:08am On Jul 04, 2016
JideSM:
Hi Globallords, I sincerely apologies for the inconvenience you experienced, I understand that this issue is receiving attention on twitter @MTN180. Be rest assured that you will get quality service and resolution to the issue you raised. Also note that I run a thread https://www.nairaland.com/1379574/mtn-customer-care-thread where you can forward any issue for assistance. Thank You
mtchew........... instead of you to create a thread to be posting latest mtn cheats, you are creating thread for complains.
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by say4gunit(m): 11:46am On Jul 04, 2016
Aminu212:
mtchew........... instead of you to create a thread to be posting latest mtn cheats, you are creating thread for complains.
Why do you always behave like a f00l? He offered to help solve someone's problem and that someone is clearly not you.
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by Aminu212: 5:45pm On Jul 04, 2016
say4gunit:
Why do you always behave like a f00l? He offered to help solve someone's problem and that someone is clearly not you.
Am not a fool just lyk u so take your word back.
I know mtn customer care. they keep saying the same thing.
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by say4gunit(m): 8:05pm On Jul 04, 2016
Aminu212:
Am not a fool just lyk u so take your word back.
I know mtn customer care. they keep saying the same thing.
All generalizations are false, start using your brain!
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by grateful4life: 10:21pm On Jul 04, 2016
JideSM:
Hi Globallords, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, I understand that this issue is receiving attention on twitter @MTN180. Be rest assured that you will get quality service and resolution to the issue you raised. Also note that I run a thread https://www.nairaland.com/1379574/mtn-customer-care-thread where you can forward any issue for assistance. Thank You
had d same issue too. a text message was sent advertising a #1000 package for data & calls for 30days. Only to recharge & subcribe & find out that it was for 15days. I so disappointed. don't we your customers deserve to be told the truth?
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by Globallords(op): 11:58pm On Jul 04, 2016
JideSM:
Hi Globallords, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced, I understand that this issue is receiving attention on twitter @MTN180. Be rest assured that you will get quality service and resolution to the issue you raised. Also note that I run a thread https://www.nairaland.com/1379574/mtn-customer-care-thread where you can forward any issue for assistance. Thank You
Thanks for that!!!
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by Globallords(op): 12:00am On Jul 05, 2016
grateful4life:
had d same issue too. a text message was sent advertising a #1000 package for data & calls for 30days. Only to recharge & subcribe & find out that it was for 15days. I so disappointed. don't we your customers deserve to be told the truth?
Na wa ooo, is it by force to come up with 'scammy' promo and offers?
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by osenbarak: 6:51pm On Jul 13, 2016
Aminu212:
mtchew........... instead of you to create a thread to be posting latest mtn cheats, you are creating thread for complains.
loool guy u like cheat gan
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by Aminu212: 10:32am On Jul 14, 2016
osenbarak:
loool guy u like cheat gan
cheat no sweet?
Re: How I Got Scammed By Mtn's *142# Plan by osenbarak: 11:49am On Jul 20, 2016
Aminu212:
cheat no sweet?
yup cheat sweet u get any mtn cheat
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