Asked by the Customer on 23-03-2020 21:00:15
Question posted in the Consumer Protection Law category relating to Western Cape
Hi
I have a problem with a delivery company.A friend sens me a package from overseas containing gifts as well as money.Customs in Cape Town withheld the package and i had to pay R32 500 for money laundering charges.Once i have paid it and expected the company to deliver the package, they keep it until i have paid a R52 600 conversion fees so they can convert the pounds to rands.Do you have any advice for me,i have used my salary to pay up the R32 500, now i have no money, i lost my job, have no place to stay,im just in dire straits and really need the money.
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