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Havent lost as much as others.

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I Had $750.00 in my account from back in 2017, and now i have $120.00 left due to administration and fees. Biggest rip off superfund.
Not satisfied in the slightest.

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Thieves

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We have been with MLC super for 18 months $1044 was put in there 1 year ago went to get it out today $194 was left thieves just thieves ...what is the government doing about this

Jasmine S.

Jasmine S.Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Lost $9K in 3 years through insurance and fees

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Was with this super fund for 3 years and lost $9K in fees and insurances. This product was sold to me by a dodgy financial advisor, obviously only interested in lining his own pockets. In fact I was pretty much harassed by him daily from starting with my new employer, until I agreed to speak to him about my super and insurances. Luckily after watching the news and hearing about people being ripped off through super fees and insurances, I checked my statement and realised I was being charged exorbitant fees and paying through the roof for insurances that I will probably never even need. I wish there was some way I could get this money back. What a waste of my hard earned and deserved money.

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Tony

Tony

  • 4 reviews

Worst Super fund I have ever invested in

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Louise

LouiseSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

I wish I transferred out of there sooner.

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My financial advisor recommended this firm. I now know why - fees! High fees, poor performance and pathetic customer service. Do yourself a favour and get into a well performing industry fund.

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Helzie

HelzieVictoria

  • 3 reviews
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So Bad

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After 30 plus years with this fund we have been spoken to like fools treated badly and have now cancelled all policies . what a waste of money all those years


Matt

MattIpswich

  • 2 reviews

RIP OFF

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Avoid this super fund like the plague, they take out copious amounts of money with out any return whatsoever, I will be taking this up with the A.T.O in the coming days

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Anomalous

AnomalousGold Coast, Queensland

  • 16 reviews

20 Business Days for an Intention to Claim a Tax Deduction

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Anthony

AnthonyGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Do not bother with MLC

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I have not been able to work properly for 2 years and they rejected my claim. Utter disgraceful company. Incompetent, arrogant and clueless, use anyone else except MLC. Never been treated like this all my life

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Alex

AlexPerth, WA

Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing

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So Nippon Life bought a stake in MLC in 2016 and now the integration (or lack thereof) has affected their customer relationship system (even more)... you'll get pushed from pillar to post without anyone taking responsibility of a simple query. Poorly trained staff make phone calls long and painful. Online interface is also poorly designed - so whether you're on the phone or online - your experience will be a shambles.

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You cannot get them on the phone. I mean it is actually impossible to speak to them on the phone.

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Have been on hold for 30 mins four times with no answer. They simply don’t answer. Ever. Not sure about other aspects of the business, but how can their call centre be this overrun?

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Micky G

Micky G

  • 2 reviews
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what a shambles

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Mother had life cover connected to her Super policy. The claim has been ongoing for 3 months when the policy had named beneficiaries and a will. I have sent 50 emails trying to move the process forward with little to no help. The company is that poor that it cannot sort its own mail as documents could not be found when post was tracked to their PO box. Please do not have life insurance attached to your Super fund with MLC.

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Extremely slow processing. Constant follow up required

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MLC overcharged my late father in fees. Required documentation for reimbursement was submitted to MLC and accepted on the 11th April 2022. I have contacted MLC twice and have been assured payment will be processed in 24 to 48 hours. No payment has been received. Last follow up email received an automated acknowledgement stating at a response will be provided within 1 to 2 business days. 4 business days later I still have not received a response. Today is 17 June 2022. The service is far too slow. There's is no sense of urgency or accountability and is no way to operate. MLC overcharged in the first instance and now requires constant follow up to return what was not theirs. Do not use MLC unless you enjoy headaches.

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margaret hudston

margaret hudstonPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews
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rip off

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I had 12 months worth of superannuation with MLC totally $2,000. I changed job and forgot about that super for 2 years. When I enquired it was all gone on fees.

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devlin g.

devlin g.South East Queensland, QLD

MLC "On Track" premium discount prejudice

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Just joined due to recommendation by super fund manager. First interaction with MLC was an email to join the "on track" tracker program to receive an ongoing 5% discount which i was very happy to know more. The only caveat is i need to track my steps via a fitbit/apple watch or something similar. I dont own one, not interested in buying one as i keep fit, go to the gym, surf and general outdoor activities. I eat healthy, dont smoke nor drink excessive alcohol. Yet they are happy to exclude me from any ongoing discounts (even though they would be making a good profit from me even in the first 12 months) so I would strongly tell anyone who may be considering MLC to not sign up with them.

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Pat

PatPerth, WA

Is rollover/transfer subject to chargeable fee

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I have been with MLC for well over 10 years. Upon review now (closer to retirement), I notice that MLC that on the commencement of my fund (around 2005) they took 5% off my rollover amount as fee. Does anyone that have MLC superannuation (Masterkey) know if rollover is subjected to chargeable fee ? They claim it is chargeable but yet to provide the relevant disclosure statement to backup this statement.


Crooks, Theives, Scammers.

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Mlc would have to be the most dishonest business in Australia.
Their premiums are more the ten times greater than inflation.
I don't know where they find the scum that work for them.
When you ring them up they basically say how stupid you are for dealing with them. You should have looked at the reviews, before dealing with them.

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Elisha Y.

Elisha Y.South East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews
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They have really improved!!

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Since NAB has taken over MLC Super, there has been a huge difference!! Their customer service has improved tremendously!! They are friendly and helpful! Their computer interface is very easy to use and understand. They are quick to respond to your queries. And there appears to be more transparency about fee structures. They really seem to want to help you grow your super instead of stealing it like so many other superfunds!! Thumbs up to MLC for their greatly improved customer service!!

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Signed up by default for something you didn't ask for

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Check you super fund because they signed up for MLC by default without telling you. All of your super will be lost without you knowing it. They will suck you dry for something you don't need and never asked for.


Insurance blunders - don't deal with them

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Just like to weigh in with my opinion of MLC in that their credit card insurance is as bad or worse than their superannuation packages mentioned here. Enough loopholes to keep a circus act going for a long while.

Believe they may have been successfully sued over selling people bogus insurance with major banks too recently.


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Questions & Answers

Smithy

Smithyasked

What are your fees on $600.000. and your returns for the last 5 years please

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-$100,000 and your sanity. These people literally are the devil. Forged documents. Stolen pension annuity and given to my employer. $120,000 annual salary and git 30,000 and a year and half off work. Some income protection if I had kept my member number to myself I would have defaulted to my employer default Fund with MLC!!! At 85%. Royal commission they have not refunded anything, or and to answer your question -1.7% earnings date when I started and charged me $1600 in fees on $4000 in super. Doubled my premiums while Ive been in claim and dont forget the 90 days waiting period and no other benefits...


Pat H.

Pat H.asked

Has anyone had any success claiming back their principle investment with mlc master key super?

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Nick P.

Nick P.asked

Looking to change super funds sick of MLC

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Sunsuper is pretty good but check your strategy dont stay on the default plan wherever you go. MLC defaults me to year one rates but how can they steal a lifetime annuity from Philip Morris Employees?? I couldnt even update my income even though I was actively at work at time of claim. Oh yah Club Super is awesome but check the industry your in they may have a fund just for your industry, they are the best and if you dont change your policy right away update your income, if they actually process it!!! :( I hope they rot in hell


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