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Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 21 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 10 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2025
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Company called and asked for an employee of ours, which we have never used the company and have no idea how they have her name. They said they apologized for not reaching out to us soon with the "holiday weekend" and wanted to send us a $20 gift card. The employee though this was where the printer ink was ordered from and confirmed the address for the gift card. A week later printer ink showed up at the business, with no gift card might I add, and an invoice for $399.00. We never ordered ink through them, have never done anything with this business in the past.Business Response
Date: 06/19/2025
I will speak with our sales manager regarding his department's sales policy as well as telemarketing hiring practices . In the interim my department has processed and emailed a UPS return label as well as a copy of invoice 58408 which will be voided
upon our shipping department's receipt of the unwanted items.
Please accept our apologies for your misunderstanding.
Sincerely,
SCOTT WILSON / cust.serv.mgr.
Initial Complaint
Date:05/05/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I received a call from a sales *** at Data Direct in late April 2025. I told her we didnt need toner because we already have a supplier. She insisted it was a free sample and said if we didnt want it, we could return it at no cost. I agreed under those terms.The toner arrived the last week of April. I have not opened it or used ********, I received an invoice for $199.Ive called five times using the phone numbers on the invoice both go straight to voicemail. I also sent an email and have received no response.This is very frustrating. I did not agree to purchase anything. I was told it was free and returnable. I want to return this toner, I want the invoice canceled, and I dont want anything else sent to me or my business again thank you.Business Response
Date: 05/16/2025
After review of this complaint I have instructed my shipping department to issue a *** return label to the ********************** for any unwanted merchandise to be returned to our warehouse without any charge to
the customer. Based on our sales agent's statement, there was a mutual agreement. We have since canceled the invoice (*****) and will delete all company information from our sales base.
Please accept our apology for any misunderstanding .
Sincerly,
***** ******/cust.serv.mgr.
Initial Complaint
Date:01/07/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Sometime back in August of 2024, company sends us some toner telling us it's a trial for us to use and if we like them we can purchase at a later date. We receive them and use them, got an invoice 2 weeks later for around $250, we paid the invoice thinking that was that. A month later, I get shipment of 5 toner cartridges out of the blue. I call the company and speak with **** and he says it's the remainder of the previous order. So I thought that was that. I get another invoice in October for $998 and my accounting department paid it without a thought (probably thinking it was a standard monthly invoice for something else). Now I keep getting boxes of toner. I call **** and ask what's going on and he tells me it's because I paid the $998 invoice. I tell him to stop sending us invoices and toners and that we are not doing business with them again. He never sent me any prior notification that toners or invoices were coming my way or any proof that I authorized any orders. It is now 1/6/2025 and I get even more boxes of toners and my accounting department gets 5 invoices totaling $1900 each. We contact **** and he says that I authorized it and that we've been doing business for a year already. Again I ask for proof and he doesn't give an answer and just hangs up. I've called multiple times and I cannot get to ****. He's always conveniently out of the office or say he will call me back. ***** doing business with this company at all costs. They have terrible communication and will ship/invoice you without your knowledge or approval.Initial Complaint
Date:12/19/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
Century HeatingBusiness Response
Date: 12/30/2024
I HAVE ISSUED A *** RETURN LABEL FOR ANY UNWANTED MERCHANDISE RECEIVED. INVOICE NUMBER ***** FOR CENTURY HEATING & AIR COND HAS BEEN CANCELED AS WELL.Initial Complaint
Date:11/21/2024
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I received a call from Data direct systems inc. a few weeks ago asking if we wanted to sample their product line of toner cartridges. they stated the they would send out a sample and if we didn't like it we could send it back. we received it and it was what we were looking for so we paid the first invoice for $245. A few weeks later I received another call saying they were gonna send a gift card for getting the refill cartridges. I received 2 more cartridges than an invoice for $998. I now realize they try to bribe you with a gift card then send out additional product you don't need an a invoice for a ridiculous amount. I called and asked to return the product and they give you the run around. we don't need this new order i'm trying to send it back I don't want to pay almost a thousand dollars for 2 in cartridges.Initial Complaint
Date:11/12/2024
Type:Sales and Advertising IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
A *** from this business contacted me in regard to printer ink/toner saying that they would like me to try one for free and would even throw in a gift card. After receiving the toner, we received another call about ordering 3 more which I declined. We then received an invoice for the first toner received as well as 4 additional cartridges which were never ordered or received, not to mention the extreme pricing the invoice listed. They again called to inquire about us paying the invoice to which I informed him I had never placed an order or received one. I then received a box of cartridges that had the shipping date after I had spoken with the *** again. I have called and asked for a shipping address to return the cartridges and was told that I would be contacted with information for a shipping label - rather than being able to give me an address then and have yet to receive a call back.Business Response
Date: 11/14/2024
DATA DIRECT SYSTEMS **************** APOLOGIES FOR ANY MISUNDERSTANDING CONCERNING ***** *** 'S EXPIERENCE WITH THE ***** STAFF. WE HAVE SINCE CLOSED THE ACCOUNT
OF "DR. ****** *****." A *** RETURN LABEL HAS BEEN EMAILED TO THE COMPANY FOR THE RETURN OF ANY UNWANTED MERCHANDISE.
Business Response
Date: 11/15/2024
Per our original response, Data Direct Systems has closed the account and a *** return label was issued for the return of the unwanted merchandise.Initial Complaint
Date:10/22/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
****** *****Business Response
Date: 10/30/2024
Data Direct Systems Inc, apologizes for any miscommunication between our sales representative and Ms. ******** *********. We have since issued the complainant a *** label to return any unwanted merchandise and our
customer service department will issue a cancelled invoice upon receipt of the returned item (s).
Sincerly,
***** ******/cust.serv.mgr.
Initial Complaint
Date:10/02/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I got a call from Data Direct offering a free ink cartilage and was told no pressure to buy, we could try it for free and no pressure after that. Why did I receive an invoice today for $200 when Ive been in direct contact with 2 different employees from Data Direct who told me the cartridges were free. I am sending them back and will continue to find ways to bad mouth them. Thats not good service to offer free stuff to send an invoice!Business Response
Date: 10/04/2024
I have spoken with our sales manager and I been instructed to cancel the invoice (57990) concerning the SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. I have been further instructed to remove all of SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY'S company information from
our sales database. Our management team would like to apologize for any misunderstanding concerning the trial arrangement. Finally no further contact with SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY will be made.
Initial Complaint
Date:08/13/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Like many of the other reviews. This company reached out about a free toner. I declined several times, and the gentleman on the phone was very pushy, insisting, it was free, he'd send it out anyway. I have since received several invoices, and been hounded on the phone for payment for a "free" toner. It is absolutely deplorable way, to try and gain business.Business Response
Date: 08/15/2024
DATA DIRECT SYSTEMS, *** in response to this complaint has since closed the aforementioned account as per their request.. I will inform the manager of our sales staff of this situation and have this company's, information removed from
their sales base. Please accept our apologies .
Sincerely,
******************/cust.serv.mgr.
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