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    • Modesto Bee

      31572 Industrial Rd Ste 400 Livonia, MI 48150-1838

    Business ProfileforModesto Bee

    Newspaper

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.57/5stars

    Average of 7 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    20 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    The Modesto Bee is our area's premier source of news and information, and the leading provider of advertising options in the communities we serve. We produce top-quality, intensely local digital and print products 365 days per year.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    31572 Industrial Rd Ste 400, Livonia, MI 48150-1838
    BBB File Opened:
    5/23/1980
    Years in Business:
    91
    Business Started:
    1/1/1933
    Business Incorporated:
    7/13/1987
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • The Modesto Bee
    • McClatchy Newspapers, Inc.
    Business Management
    • Ms. Vicky Amparan, Customer Experience Manager
    • Mr. Craig Forman, CEO
    • Maria Ravera, Sr Director Subscription Strategy
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Craig Forman, CEO

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Vicky Amparan, Customer Experience Manager
    • Maria Ravera, Sr Director Subscription Strategy
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (209) 578-2118
      Primary Fax

    Customer Complaints

    20 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    11/06/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Billing Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    First of all this isnt the only issue Ive had with the company. Trying to get an issue resolved is beyond frustrating. Im not sure if its because theyve out source its customer Service jobs out of ***************** and there is a language barrier. Im not sure, but their **************** is one of the worst Ive ever dealt with. I have sent multiple emails and called. First, I had to fight with the representative that I paid for a 13 week subscription and the end date was only for 11 1/2 weeks. I sent an email with a screenshot of a calculation from the date of purchase to the end date that they were giving. Finally, I got that resolved. The second issue, my payment was associated with someone elses account. And instead of removing the payment and placing it on my account. They change my account number to that individuals account. My account was stopped per me in July 2023 because we were out of the country. The account the applied my credit payment to was closed two years ago. This is incredibly shady and a lazy move on the representatives part. This is a poor reflection on the Modesto Bee. And how they no longer strive for customer service excellence. If it wasnt for my elderly mom and having eye problems, I would not be purchasing newspaper. After this subscription ends, I dont think I will renew it going forward anymore.
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    Customer Reviews

    7 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Paul A

    1 star

    02/08/2024

    paper is good---reporters do a good job--customer service makes promises but these are not true I cancelled 3 days after a unwanted auto renewal---repeated phone calls and and emails to **************** requesting refund of the 1 year renewal cost got the polite response of In Progress and We Will Do a Follow Up Renewal Request. Appears paper does not do refunds or their procedures and processes are flawed Final thoughts ---Trust and Reputation are very important and easily lost

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