Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/04/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  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 am attempting to regain reimbursement from Boost Mobile ****************** for two months of service amounting to $146.00 due to a suspended line. The line was suspended after I reported theft of the phone and my wallet. I assumed that being unable to utilize the cellular service due to likewize insurance suspending the process of delivering my replacement of my paid for cellular device which was completely stopped functioning the same day that it was received. Likewize did not perform it's duty in communicating to me that I was still being charged $73 for an inactive line of service through autopay. Boost Mobile Employees also did not inform me that I was continuing to be billed for an inactive line. The line inactive due to likewize insurance refusing to promptly replace the broken replacement cellular phone which was processed. No employee of either of Boost or Likewize explained to me the option that I should turn off autopay. Therefore I went 50 days without service and was unknowing be billed. Account Number: ************. Phone number ************. The Operator ID: G92, ********************************************* Managers Resolution Team I expected Boost to be more Consumer Oriented and less money greedy. They only care about money and proceeded to take it expressing that the line was suspended. I paid for the replacement through my insurance and then paid the deductable to receive a functioning phone. They sent to me a damaged device instead causing me great loss, missed communications, lack of safety, lack of access to friends, business and health associates and continued to steal money while telling me that the service was suspended. They refused to reimburse $$ for these were services not rendered. They were unwilling to complete the necessary delivery of effective quality equipment which had already been paid for and was fully covered by the deductable. I was unknowing of the charges until 45 plus days after due to being unable to access my Debit card until today. *******

  Business Response

  Date: 12/10/2024

  December 6, 2024
  
  
  
  Mr.******* ********
  ***************************
  *********************
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
  360522299806 - *************
  
  Dear Mr. ******************* December 5, 2024, we received your complaint, dated December 4, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said that you suspended your line because your device was stolen. You contacted ******** and received a replacement, but it broke shortly soon after. You decided to switch providers, and you requested a refund for the last two months of service being that you were unaware you continued to be billed.
  
  A review of your account reflects that you did not request for your service to stop or automatic payments to be removed.
  
  Please be aware that to transfer your phone number to a new provider, your account must be active. Once the phone number is ported out, your account is automatically canceled.
  
  The Boost Mobile Terms and Conditions disclose that payments remitted to Boost Mobile are final and non-refundable; any unused funds remaining on an account at the time service is canceled will be forfeited. Therefore, your refund request is denied.
  
  If there are further questions or concerns about this issue, please feel free to contact me at **************.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ****
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:          ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  ***************************************************;
                  ******, CO 80210
  
                  ***** *****
  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/10/2024

   
  Complaint: 22642183
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  By definition of the word suspended, "temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force or effect", I was under the impression that when one reports a stolen item and cannot utilize the functions of data and cellular that the full auto pay would be paused and suspended as the word designates. Neither an employee from likewize nor boost explained that I would be responsible for ending the service myself nor was the billing beyond the word and date of suspension explained or offered as an option. The option to lose the number and save $147 plus the cost of the insured item which was never received should have been explained because suspension by definition and stolen device by meaning would imply that they services charged for were incapable of being utilized. There should be a specific term which is applied to a low cost fee while phone service is suspended to keep the number itself which I would imagine should cost no more than $15 monthly until the new phone and service is reactivated. You are still attempting to bill for services which you clearly could not and did not provide knowingly. This is poor communication and theft. Furthermore I had no access to my online boost account nor to my bank because I could not log in to either without verifying my identity using the suspended phone service which I was denied to be delivered by likewize. How can you hold me accountable for being incapable of completing a task which I was under the understanding that by simply suspending the service, reporting the item and service unusable and you knowing full well that I had no access to my account without my debit, id, and ********************************************* phone number to even log in to my boost account for the purpose of this. 

  As a good business effort demonstrating that you value me as a consumer suffering tragedy, I ask that you reimburse the loss or provide some sort of credits that may be used as incentive to return to boost that I may be valued as a consumer more than as a method to take as much money as possible while knowingly providing as minimal service as possible..

  
  Sincerely,
  
  ******* ********

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/26/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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 had been paid for insurance threw Boost ***** since I had my phone when summitting a claim they will not honor. I was also told they see that I was paying for insurance, but someone did not add the insurance, or I declined to get it I would have never declined to get the insurance because of the type of job my husband does. I spoke to a supervisor and told him to show me proof your phone call supposed to be recording he said it's nothing he can do but give me my money back for the insurance I paid for my old phone because they never transferred the insurance to my new phone

  Business Response

  Date: 12/03/2024

  December 3, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms.****** ******
  ***************
  *************************
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
  778072506959 - *************
  
  Dear Ms. ***************** November 27, 2024, we received your complaint, dated November 26, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said that you purchased a new device and unbeknownst to you, the insurance plan was not added. You indicated that you were not aware you did not have the device insurance until your claim was denied. 
  
  My attempt to reach you by phone today was unsuccessful, and I left a voicemail asking you to contact me.
  
  A review of your account reveals that you did not add on our insurance plan for your new 2023 Moto Razr (XT2323-2). Please contact me directly at ************* to address your concerns.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ****
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:          ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  *******************************************;
                  ******, CO 80210
  
                  ***** *****
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/24/2024

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  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 switched to ******* wireless in October and the other 2 lines on November 5th and then the last one on November 17th. Received a confirmation email that my phone numbers were ported on November 18th. Boost mobile still took out a 104 payment even though we had already cancelled the services they claimed we didnt cancel however we are using the phone numbers on ******** network how is that possible to not have cancelled but be using a different phone company network. I first called on November 21rsy and was told they would give me my refund once the payment was posted with the bank and not pending status called today the 24rth since it posted and was told by a manager named ********* that she was unable to issue my refund that there was nothing she could do. How is it they are charging me for services that Im paying for with ******* that is like double charging me. Boost is stealing my money

  Business Response

  Date: 11/26/2024

  November 26, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms. ******* *****
  ******************
  ********, ** 77571 
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************ - *************
  
  Dear Ms. **************** November 25, 2024, we received your complaint,dated November 24, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said that by November 17, 2024, you had ported all your phone lines to *******;however, a payment was still taken. You requested a refund, but it was denied.
  
  As stated in the message I left for you earlier today, it is Boost Mobiles policy that once a payment posts to an account, it becomes nonrefundable. However,after completing a review of your account records, I agreed to issue a refund for the payment made on November 22, 2024, for $104.00. Please allow 14 business days for processing.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ********
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  *******************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  ****** ********
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/20/2024

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  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.

  11/13/24 I purchased a ******* S24ULTRA from boost mobile for $1447.24. The initial email I received informed my id get updated info on tracking within 24hrs. When I chatted with customer service I told it's be *****. When I chatted with them again I was told it might be 10days and if i didn't have tracking info by the 25th to reach back out. I've never gotten a clear answer

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/25/2024

  Update on what infield with boost mobile. In my original complaint I asked for my order to be delivered immediately. I received a email stating that my order was to handed over to ***. I chatted with a customer service *** today and cancelled my order. I received a email stating to return the unit for a refund customer service *** told me to disregard the email and that they reached out and when the unit was back in the possession id receive my refund within 7 to 10 business days. I have not received a confirmation email but I've chatted and saved screenshots.

  Business Response

  Date: 11/26/2024

  November 26, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms. ***** *****
  **********************************************************************;
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************ - *************
  
  Dear Ms. **************** November 20, 2024, we received your complaint,dated November 20, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said that you ordered a phone on November 13, 2024, and received an email stating you would receive tracking information within 24 hours. However, as of November 20, 2024, you have not received any information regarding your order. You requested for the device to be delivered immediately.
  
  A review of the order found that the shipping date was delayed due to a lack of inventory. It was sent on November 24, 2024. When we spoke today, you said that you have since switched to ******* and you requested a refund. As the device is currently in transit by *** to be returned, a refund will be issued once it is received and inspected.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ********
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  ***************************************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  ****** ********
  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/27/2024

   
  Complaint: 22581287
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I have not received a cancellation email and upon checking *** tracking a intercept notice was sent and a few mins ago I get a text saying the phone would be delivered on Fri.     I will not be at my residence due to the fact that I am on vacation and I've cancelled this order
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *****

  Business Response

  Date: 12/04/2024

  December 4, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms. ***** *****
  **********************************************************************;
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************ - *************
  
  Dear Ms. **************** December 3, 2024, we received your rebuttal, dated December 3, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said that you rejected my response because you have not received a notice of cancellation and *** tracking indicates the package would be delivered on Friday, November 27, 2024.
  
  Please note that the tracking information states the package would be delivered to an address in Ft. *****, **, which is approximately 162 miles from the your residence. It was delivered to our facility on December 3, 2024.  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ********
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  ***************************************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  ****** ********
  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/04/2024

   
  Complaint: 22581287
  
  I am rejecting this response because: to date I have not received a cancellation email of any sorts saying my order was cancelled nor have had my $1447.24 been refunded!.    
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *****

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/12/2024

  And if you could they keep emailing me and I wish not to be contacted any further from boost.

  Business Response

  Date: 12/20/2024

  December 18, 2024
  
  
  
  Mr. ***** *****
  **********************************************************************;
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************ - *************
  
  Dear Mr. **************** December 16, 2024, we received your second rebuttal,dated December 16, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
  
  You said that you continue to receive email messages from Boost Mobile and you requested they stop.
  
  I removed your email address from our system;therefore, new messages will no longer be generated. However, please allow for any messages that were pending delivery prior to the removal.
  
  Please note: we are required to respond, in writing,to BBB complaints, which is the purpose of this letter.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ********
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  ***************************************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  ****** ********
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/02/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Issue: Boost Mobile has failed to unlock my phone.I have been a customer of ********************************************* since 2015. No bill was ever paid late, all of my responsibilities as a customer were meet in ******* June of 2024, I closed my account with ********************************************* and asked that my phone be unlocked as provided by law. Boost Mobile failed to unlock my phone despite repeated requests.I contacted the *** due to Boosts failure to unlock my phone. (FCC Complaint #******* July 6, 2024) Boost Mobile responded by sending me to a third party scammer website that claims to unlock a phone for a fee paid by my credit card.Boost Mobiles next excuse was that the phone had been locked by Sprint, the previous owner of Boost Mobile. Next, Boost Mobile stated that the phone was actually locked by ********************. I contacted ******************** and spent considerable time with their support technicians who stated that ******** had not locked the phone, and that the phone could only be unlocked by the carrier. Boost Mobile continues to try to shift blame to ******** for the locked phone, but Boost Mobile is unable to provide any evidence of locking by *********When it became apparent that Boost Mobile had no interest in actually fulfilling their legal obligation to unlock the phone, I had to purchase a new, unlocked phone at a cost of $264.99. Boost Mobile did in fact issue a credit for $60 to my credit card. Apparently they still have my credit card information on file even though I am no longer a customer.I am requesting that my cost to recover from Boost Mobiles failure to comply with their legal obligation to unlock my phone be covered in full, ($264.99 - $60 = $204.99) Boost Mobile is entirely responsible for unlocking the phone, and after wasting a considerable amount of my time with their antics, I need to be made whole again from their damage. Thank you.Attachments: Sales receipt for phone

  Business Response

  Date: 10/04/2024

  October 3, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms. ****** ******
  ************************
  Old Forge, ** 18518 
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************ - *************
  
  Dear Ms. ***************** October 2, 2024, we received your complaint, dated October 2, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said that we have not unlocked your phone. You demand compensation for the $204.99 you paid for the phone you purchased to replace the phone in ************ indicated that we have not met our legal obligation to unlock the phone.
  
  Your contention that we have not met our legal obligation is inaccurate, since your phone was unlocked and released from our system on July 22, 2024. As I stated in previous responses to complaints you filed, the manufacturer of your phone, ********, requires an additional code to complete the process for use on another carriers network. You will be prompted to input this additional unlock code, *******, ONLY after you insert the *** card from another carrier. Until this is done, the phone might indicate that it is still locked by us, but this is only because you have not completed the process. I strongly recommend that you obtain a *** card from another carrier,insert it into your phone and input the unlock code.
  
  Your request for compensation is denied.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ********
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  *******************************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  ****** ********
  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/07/2024

   
  Complaint: 22370818
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  I tried the unlock code using the current SIM that works in my new phone. This did not unlock the phone.

  I tried the unlock code with a brand new SIM from the current carrier. I have a new SIM card from the current carrier because, in July, Boost Support insisted that the problem was caused by a defective SIM card, forcing me to purchase a new SIM card from the current carrier. I have not included this extra cost to me in my petition for reimbursement for damages from Boost Mobile.

  In the last 4 months, Boost Mobile has failed to unlock the phone that I purchased from them. This necessitated the purchase of a new unlocked phone.

  In 10 years as a Boost Mobile Customer I paid my bill on time, each time, every time and fulfilled my responsibilities as a customer.

  I have spent a huge amount of time with Boost Mobile Support trying to resolve this issue both online and physically going to the Boost Mobile store. I have incurred costs in both dollars and time.

  Boost Mobile has sent me to a scammer website, tried to shift blame to Sprint, ********, and now, the customer.

  At this point in time, the actual unlocking of the phone has become irrelevant. I had no intention of asking for damages when I started this process in June. However, the continued shabby treatment from Boost Mobile has motivated me to seek damages. The amount I seek is for the cost of the replacement phone. It does not include all the associated incidental costs. I should be made whole again in the amount of $204.99 ($264.99 - $60) even though my actual costs are higher.

  Thank you

  Sincerely,
  
  ****** ******

  Business Response

  Date: 10/21/2024

  October 21, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms. ****** ******
  ************************
  Old Forge, ** 18518
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************ - *************
  
  Dear Ms. ***************** October 18, 2024, we received your rebuttal, dated October 18, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You continue to demand reimbursement of $204.99 for the phone you said you had to purchase because your old ******** G stylus 5G is still locked, although you have inputted the ******** unlock code.
  
  As stated in my responses to your previous complaints, your contention that we have not met our legal obligation is inaccurate, since your phone was unlocked and released from our system on July 22, 2024, there is nothing more that we can do. Therefore, your request for compensation is once again denied.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ********
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  *******************************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  ****** ********
  
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/25/2024

   
  Complaint: 22370818
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

   I tried the unlock code using the current SIM that works in my new phone. This did not unlock the phone.
  
  I have gone to the Boost Mobile store and staff there was not able to unlock the phone using the unlock code provided by Boost.
  
  I tried the unlock code with a brand new SIM from the current carrier. I have a new SIM card from the current carrier because, in July, Boost Support insisted that the problem was caused by a defective SIM card, forcing me to purchase a new SIM card from the current carrier. I have not included this extra cost to me in my petition for reimbursement for damages from Boost Mobile.
  
  In the last 4 months, Boost Mobile has failed to unlock the phone that I purchased from them. This necessitated the purchase of a new unlocked phone. I purchased the original phone from Boost Mobile. Boost Mobile is responsible for unlocking the phone. If it can not be unlocked, then Boost Mobile sold me a defective phone, and they are responsible for associated costs.
  
  In 10 years as a Boost Mobile Customer, I paid my bill on time, each time, every time and fulfilled my responsibilities as a customer.
  
  I have spent a huge amount of time with Boost Mobile Support trying to resolve this issue both online and physically going to the Boost Mobile store. I have incurred costs in both dollars and time.
  
  Boost Mobile has sent me to a third party scammer website, tried to shift blame to ******,********, and yet still claims the phone is unlocked. Boost Mobile is responsible for unlocking the phone, not ******, not ********, not a third party scammer website.
  
  At this point in time, the actual unlocking of the phone has become irrelevant. I had no intention of asking for damages when I started this process in June. However, the continued shabby treatment from Boost Mobile has motivated me to seek damages. The amount I seek is for the cost of the replacement phone. It does not include all the associated incidental costs. I should be made whole again in the amount of $204.99 ($264.99 - $60) even though my actual costs are higher.
  
  
  Thank you
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** ******

    

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/17/2024

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  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 purchased a phone and service from a local Boost Mobile store on 9/8/2024. I have had several issues with the function of the phone all reported to the local store. Troubled with all the issues of the phone and not receiving adequate service or explanation for all the issues from the local store. Frustrated, I contacted ******* the phone maker and they suggested to take the phone back to the store. The store techs are unconcerned and dismissive as they were in the begining. My concern is the phone is faulty and or a refribushed phone purchased as new. I should not have so many issues with a phone just in two weeks. While, I have received 3 months of credit from the office of Boots Mobile. I have no confidence in the local store where the phone was purchased. Further, I believe based on my experience with the phone that it is a faulty phone. The credit on a faulty phone is not a solution for the future use of a problematic phone. I did not receive a contract from the store even though I requested one. Their receipt has no phone number and they are now not responding to my calls (I had to ****** their phone #). I want a proven new phone and an adjustment on the monthly bill service as indicated in the begining. I believe Boost headquarters should be concerned as to what their local outlets and how they operate and deal with the community customers.

  Business Response

  Date: 09/20/2024

  September 18, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms. ******** *****
  ******************************************
  ************************;
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************** -2024-09-20788
  
  Dear Ms. **************** September 17, 2024, we received your complaint, dated September 17, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said that you purchased a phone from a Boost Mobile retail store and you have encountered several issues that you reported back to the store; however, they have not been resolved. You contacted ******* and they advised you to return the device to the store.
  
  When we spoke on September 18, 2024, I informed you that Boost Mobile stores are independently owned and operated; as such, they maintain their own phone inventory and set their own return and exchange policies. I will pass your complaint along to our retail store escalation team for further review.
  
  You also mentioned you were supposed to be on a more affordable service plan. I explained that some devices are sold at a heavy discount and require a higher service plan. As an exception, I will request to have your service plan switched to our $25.00 Unlimited Talk, Text and with 30 GB Data.
  
  We regret any inconvenience you may have experienced.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ***** ********
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalations Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  ***************************************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  ****** ********
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/12/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Entered by BBB staff DC. Consumer states on August 21 she thought she lost her phone and went to the Boost Mobile store in *********, ** to tell them. They suggested for her to get a 2nd line, which she did. They would cancel the other line. She found her phone the same day and called them to cancel the 2nd line. They have charged her $88.00 for a phone she tried to cancel within 24 hours. They will not cancel the line until the following billing period.

  Business Response

  Date: 09/18/2024

  September 17, 2024
  
  
  
  Ms. ***********************
  *************************
  ************************;
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************ -2024-09-20670
  
  Dear ****************:
  
  On September 16, 2024, we received your complaint, dated September 12, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You stated you lost your phone on August 21, 2024. You then visited a Boost Mobile retail location and the sales representative suggested to open a second line and cancel the original one. However, you found your device the same day and attempted to cancel the second line, only to be told it cannot until the next billing period. You were charged $88.00, which you requested to be refunded.
  
  When we spoke on the phone today, I informed you that our records confirm a payment of $62.84 was made on August 29, 2024, towards your new service plan price of $88.00. There is also a pending disconnection of your second line set for September 29, 2024. In the interest of customer satisfaction, the line ending in 8211 will be disconnected immediately and the $62.84 payment refunded.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ******************************************
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  **********************************************
                  ******,CO 80210
  
  *********************
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 09/18/2024

   
  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,
  
  ***********************

  Customer Answer

  Date: 09/18/2024

   
  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,
  
  ***********************

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/07/2024

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  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.

  they hide the fact that they charge you 15 days after you open your account on a postpaid account. they will not help you at all. they kept saying that a month of service was 15 days

  Business Response

  Date: 09/10/2024

  September 10, 2024
  
  
  
  ***************************************
  646 French Dr.
  ********, ** 43228 
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************** -2024-09-20220
  
  Dear ****************:
  
  On September 9, 2024, we received your complaint, dated September 7, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You stated that you purchased phones and services through us and activated your account on August 13, 2024. You mentioned that your bill should have not been due until September 10, 2024;however, it was due 15 days after activation and your services were then interrupted early. You also indicated that you have been unable to port out your phone number. You requested a billing adjustment and assistance with your account.
  
  Our records indicate that your bill generated on August 14, 2024, with a due date of August 28, 2024. This covered services from August 13, 2024, through September 13, 2024. As we did not receive a payment by the due date of August 28, 2024, your services were interrupted on September 8, 2024. Please note that if a payment is not received by December 12, 2024, the account will be completely disconnected.
  
  Porting requires the account to be in good standings; as your account is currently not, your phone numbers are not eligible to be ported. Once you have restored services, you would then be eligible to port out your number(s).
  
  We decline your request for a billing adjustment. At this time, a payment is required to restore services.
  
  We regret any inconvenience you may have experienced.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  *********************************
  Sr. Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  ***************************************************;
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  *****************************
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/06/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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 purchased two phones from Boost Mobile and also to plans. Since activating the phones there has been numerous problems with the service on both lines and I've had to make about eight phone calls to Boost Mobile to resolve the issue. This last time I told him I wanted a credit to my account or to cancel the service since it was the last day that I had to do so since activating the phone. I kept trying to talk to the manager and finally he said we're not doing that we're not giving you your money I will only give you a $10 credit towards your account and only towards one line and we're still having issues with the phones and I just want my money back which they are refusing to honor.

  Business Response

  Date: 09/10/2024

  September 9, 2024
  
  
  
  Mr. *************************
  ***************
  ******, GA 31632 
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  ************** -2024-09-20219
  
  Dear ********************:
  
  On September 9, 2024, we received your complaint, dated September 6, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You said you bought two phones and two plans, but you have faced ongoing service issues with both lines. After making several calls to customer care that did not achieve a resolution, you requested either an account credit or to cancel your service. You indicated the agent refused to provide a refund and instead offered only a $10.00 credit for one line. Despite continuing problems with the phones, we have not honored your request for a full refund.
  
  My attempt to contact you at ************* was unsuccessful, but I left a voicemail.
  
  Our records show that your issue was resolved and on September 8, 2024, you were sent an email advising you of this.In the interest of customer satisfaction, I applied a one-time courtesy credit of $32.03 to your account.
  
  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
  
  If there are further questions or concerns about this issue, please feel free to contact me at **************.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  ******************************************
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** / ******* Better Business Bureau
                  **************************************
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                 *********************
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/26/2024

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  On Friday August 23, 2024, Me, my son and his Father went into boost mobile to add a line onto my sons phone for his birthday. We had took my old iPhone 8plus that I just paid $160 to get fixed in to get it turned on. We were assisted by the Manager *******. We told her what we wanted to accomplish so she said she can do that for us and charged us $70 for the activation fee and for the first months bill. My sons Dad paid the $70 on his card. After paying she told us the phone was not compatible and it would not work. So because it did not work of course we inquired about getting a full refund. She said she can only give a portion of his money back for the activation fee but not for the first months bill. She said however, we could get an item off the wall to cover the $25 she couldnt give us back . But when she was challenged on why she couldnt give the full balance back she got an attitude and dismissed us. My sons father took a charger and she threatened to call the police so he gave it back and we left. The next day I took it to another phone carrier and the employee told me my phone was broke. When I called ******* to ask her is she broke my phone she admitted to it! When I asked her would I be compensated because I just paid $160 to get it fixed her response was that she would not compensate me. So in all we were robbed of $185 and were not compensated for our wasted time and money! In addition, we had to get another phone, go to another boost store and pay an additional $90 to get the phone activated with no trouble! I am very disappointed because I was nothing but nice and patient with ******* and we were robbed!

  Business Response

  Date: 08/30/2024

  August 30, 2024
  
  
  
  ***************************************
  **************************************
  *********, NC 28227
  
  Re:          BBB Complaint #********
                  *************
  
  Dear Ms. ******************** August 28, 2024, we received your complaint, dated August 26, 2024, filed with the Better Business Bureau.
  
  You stated that you went to a Boost Mobile retail store to add a line for your son. You were charged $70.00 for an activation fee and the first month of service, and then you were told that the device you wanted to use was not compatible with the service. You asked for a refund from the store,but you were only given one for the activation fee. You went to another retail store where you were able to purchase a new device and activate the service. You visited a store for another carrier, and they told you the original device was broken. You called the employee at the first store who admitted that she broke the phone. You requested to receive a refund.
  
  My attempts to contact you by phone at ************** on August 29 and 30, 2024, were unsuccessful. I was not able to leave a voicemail. I also sent an email to *********************** with a request to contact me.
  
  We were not able to locate an account with the information provided; therefore, we cannot issue a refund. Please call me directly at ************** or respond to my email, to provide your account information and the information of the retail store(s) for further review. I can then submit this information to our relationship management team for investigation.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  
  
  *************************
  Corporate Case Manager
  Executive Escalation Team
  Boost Mobile, L.L.C.
  
  cc:           ****** /******* Better Business Bureau
                  *************************************
                  ******,CO 80210
  
                  *********************