BTCL gets harsh customer backlash
Thursday, March 19, 2015
The meeting started with the Chief Executive Officer Paul Taylor’s optimistic speech for the next 12 months, which was followed by colorful video presentations of the BTCL group’s products and services.
This was however followed by a stern reality check by a tirade of not so complimentary feedback from the BTCL customers that included Bank of Botswana, the University of Botswana, and the Strategy Office at the Office of the President, that did not mince words about their unhappiness with the unsatisfactory level of service from the BTCL.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...