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Svelte Media, Inc.

Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 328 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 144 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/15/2025

    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.
    I am a 77 year old woman and I don't understand what this is all about and how I got on their business list. It is on automatic payment from my credit card and the credit card won't stop payment unless I do it through this business. When I go to Svelte Media's website there does'nt seem to be a way to remedy my problem.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/18/2025

    Hello there,

    I hope this email finds you well. I want to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered with our program's billing. Your experience is certainly not reflective of the quality of service we strive to provide, and we're committed to addressing this matter promptly.

    The membership is indeed optional and requires active selection on the following page after purchasing One and Done or MetaBoost. This additional membership offers a range of benefits and is billed at $49 per month starting once the free trial period concludes. We appreciate your honesty in sharing your concerns. I want to assure you that your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are actively working to prevent such situations from occurring in the future. Additionally, we would like to clarify that the recurring charges you experienced are likely associated with a subscription that you may have inadvertently signed up for during the registration process. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or lack of clarity in our communication.

    To underscore our commitment to your satisfaction, we are thrilled to remind you of our 60-day guarantee.

    Our 60-Day Guarantee: Your Peace of Mind

    We take great pride in the effectiveness and excellence of our training programs and products. If, for any reason, you find that our offerings do not meet your expectations within the first 60 days of your purchase, we invite you to reach out to us. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way.

    How to Reach Us:

    Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you simply wish to explore how to make the most out of your Svelte Training experience, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our friendly and knowledgeable support team via email at ******************************************* We are committed to ensuring your journey with us is seamless and rewarding.

    To better assist you, I have cancelled your subscription and refunded 2x$49.


    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/18/2025

     
    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:07/12/2025

    Type:Product 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.
    I have a charge on my ****** account on April 13, 2025 from Sveltemedia in the amount of $30.74 which I have no clue where it came from or what it even is.After doing some research & working with ****** I was able to find out the charge was for something called MetaBoost Connection for a product called CP-MetaBoost29 whatever that is.I contacted Sveltemedia & was told I could only get a refund if it was within 60 days. It has taken me 3 months to try to get this whole mess straightened out but I still want a refund!This is not great on their part for customer relations. Something needs to be done to handle my situation because I was also hung up on by the customer service person I was talking to during my call. Thats a great way to resolve my issue.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/14/2025

    Hi, we are sorry to hear this. Upon checking, it was refunded on 7/12. 

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/25/2025

     
    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,

    Crisanda Childs
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/09/2025

    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 the one and done workout for $29 after watching the video but I never received the welcome email and when I tried to register my account it said invalid email. This is a scam. I hope no one else falls for it. I cancelled my subscription on the website but I am not sure if that worked. I want a refund since I didnt ever receive the product I paid for and confirmation my subscription is cancelled.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/10/2025

    Hi there,

    Thank you for reaching out. I hope you're well.

    I wanted to let you know that we have processed a refund of $29 to your original payment method. We sincerely regret that the product did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our offerings.

    If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please dont hesitate to contact us at ****************************************************************************.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/06/2025

    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 initially purchased **** Balance information and did NOT opt for further purchases. According to my bank i am making payments for services I have not requested. I have unsubscribed on email but am continuing to receive emails . I do not wish to continue these payments i would appreciate a resolution Thank You

    Business Response

    Date: 07/08/2025

    Hello there,

    I hope this email finds you well. I want to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered with our program's billing. Your experience is certainly not reflective of the quality of service we strive to provide, and we're committed to addressing this matter promptly.

    The membership is indeed optional and requires active selection on the following page after purchasing One and Done or MetaBoost. This additional membership offers a range of benefits and is billed at $49 per month starting once the free trial period concludes. We appreciate your honesty in sharing your concerns. I want to assure you that your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are actively working to prevent such situations from occurring in the future. Additionally, we would like to clarify that the recurring charges you experienced are likely associated with a subscription that you may have inadvertently signed up for during the registration process. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or lack of clarity in our communication.

    To underscore our commitment to your satisfaction, we are thrilled to remind you of our 60-day guarantee.

    Our 60-Day Guarantee: Your Peace of Mind

    We take great pride in the effectiveness and excellence of our training programs and products. If, for any reason, you find that our offerings do not meet your expectations within the first 60 days of your purchase, we invite you to reach out to us. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way.

    How to Reach Us:

    Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you simply wish to explore how to make the most out of your Svelte Training experience, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our friendly and knowledgeable support team via email at ******************************************* We are committed to ensuring your journey with us is seamless and rewarding.

    To better assist you, I have cancelled your subscription and refunded 2x$49. 


    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/04/2025

    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 watched an ad for Svelte and signed up for their trial period on 8/23/23. I didn't use it and forgot about it for a while. When I remembered 2 mo later I thought I might try again. On 4/23/24, I still hadn't used it. So, I reset my password and canceled (via their website, so no photo of the request).Despite multiple attempts, they didn't cancel it. So, on 3/31/25 I tried to dispute charges via my credit card. On 4/1/25, Svelte refunded 1 monthly charge and I thought it was finally done. It was not. I am still being charged $49/mo by them.I am seeking $637, the amount of money I have been charged since my initial cancelation (less the $49 refund issued 4/1/25). I also wish to receive a letter from them that there will be no further charges made to this credit card.Thank you for any help you can give me.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/08/2025

    Hello there,

    I hope this email finds you well. I want to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered with our program's billing. Your experience is certainly not reflective of the quality of service we strive to provide, and we're committed to addressing this matter promptly.

    The membership is indeed optional and requires active selection on the following page after purchasing One and Done or MetaBoost. This additional membership offers a range of benefits and is billed at $49 per month starting once the free trial period concludes. We appreciate your honesty in sharing your concerns. I want to assure you that your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are actively working to prevent such situations from occurring in the future. Additionally, we would like to clarify that the recurring charges you experienced are likely associated with a subscription that you may have inadvertently signed up for during the registration process. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or lack of clarity in our communication.

    To underscore our commitment to your satisfaction, we are thrilled to remind you of our 60-day guarantee.

    Our 60-Day Guarantee: Your Peace of Mind

    We take great pride in the effectiveness and excellence of our training programs and products. If, for any reason, you find that our offerings do not meet your expectations within the first 60 days of your purchase, we invite you to reach out to us. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way.

    How to Reach Us:

    Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you simply wish to explore how to make the most out of your Svelte Training experience, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our friendly and knowledgeable support team via email at ******************************************* We are committed to ensuring your journey with us is seamless and rewarding.

    To better assist you, I have cancelled your subscription and refunded 2x$49. 


    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/01/2025

    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.
    This company fraudulently charged my account $49.00 that I did not authorize or know anything about until checking my bank account online. I don't know anything about this account.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/02/2025

    Hello there,

    I hope this email finds you well. I want to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered with our program's billing. Your experience is certainly not reflective of the quality of service we strive to provide, and we're committed to addressing this matter promptly.

    The membership is indeed optional and requires active selection on the following page after purchasing One and Done or MetaBoost. This additional membership offers a range of benefits and is billed at $49 per month starting once the free trial period concludes. We appreciate your honesty in sharing your concerns. I want to assure you that your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are actively working to prevent such situations from occurring in the future. Additionally, we would like to clarify that the recurring charges you experienced are likely associated with a subscription that you may have inadvertently signed up for during the registration process. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or lack of clarity in our communication.

    To underscore our commitment to your satisfaction, we are thrilled to remind you of our 60-day guarantee.

    Our 60-Day Guarantee: Your Peace of Mind

    We take great pride in the effectiveness and excellence of our training programs and products. If, for any reason, you find that our offerings do not meet your expectations within the first 60 days of your purchase, we invite you to reach out to us. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way.

    How to Reach Us:

    Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you simply wish to explore how to make the most out of your Svelte Training experience, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our friendly and knowledgeable support team via email at ******************************************* We are committed to ensuring your journey with us is seamless and rewarding.

    To better assist you,I have cancelled your subscription and extended our 60-day to 120-day money back guarantee. I refunded 4x$49.


    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/30/2025

    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.
    I was charged $46.90 for an item that I have not received. Charge was taken from my account on 5-5-2025 and I have not received it yet. This is all the information that I found: SVELTE/*********** TXUS. I WANT TO RECEIVE THE **** I ORDERED OR GET MY MONEY BACK. Thank you

    Business Response

    Date: 07/01/2025

    Hi there,

    Thank you for contacting Svelte Training.

    I apologize for the inconvenience. I am happy to help.

    Could you please let me know the email address you use to purchase the program? I tried to search for your email address on our system but I did not find any record of a purchase.

    If you could provide your first name and last name used to place the order, or the order ID number of your purchase program that would be very helpful.

    Any information you can give to me would be appreciated. I look forward to your reply as I would love to help.

    Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/24/2025

    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.
    Hello,On 09/25/2024 I purchased MetaBoost Connections from Svelte, recipes, the total purchase was $29.00. I received my recipes. I just noticed yesterday that my CC has been charged $49 every month starting on December 3 of 2024, charged 7 times, totaling $343. I spoke to customer service, they have told me I signed up for the ************************************* during my online purchase. I double checked everything making sure I would not be charged for anything during this process. I was sent a confirmation for the $29.00 and a confirmation for $00.00. The customer service person said that the charge for $00.00, was the ************************************* that it is free for 7 days, then it starts a reoccurring charge. The confirmation says $00.00 and nothing about a reoccurring charge. I assumed it was with the recipes purchased. I had customer service cancel the ************************************* They told me they could refund me for anything within 60 days, I was refunded $98 that is currently in process. I asked to speak with someone that could help me with the additional charges, he said send a email, I did. I called back again and shared the story, she said she would have someone call me back. I am seeking to be refunded the additional $245 my credit card was charged. This is a very unethical thing to do. I purchased the recipes for a one time charge, was sent a confirmation for that charge $29.00 and another confirmation for $00.00 apparently for the Accelerated Body transformation club. Since then have been charged $49 per month, it said nothing about a reoccurring charge that would happen in the confirmation. I have never used anything from this program or any services it apparently offers. I just want to be refunded for the remaining $245 I was charged. Reoccurring charges of $49, 7 times totally $343 Refunded $98 (in process currently)Seeking the difference of $245 charged to my card I was unaware of.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/08/2025

    Hello there,

    I hope this email finds you well. I want to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered with our program's billing. Your experience is certainly not reflective of the quality of service we strive to provide, and we're committed to addressing this matter promptly.

    The membership is indeed optional and requires active selection on the following page after purchasing One and Done or MetaBoost. This additional membership offers a range of benefits and is billed at $49 per month starting once the free trial period concludes. We appreciate your honesty in sharing your concerns. I want to assure you that your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are actively working to prevent such situations from occurring in the future. Additionally, we would like to clarify that the recurring charges you experienced are likely associated with a subscription that you may have inadvertently signed up for during the registration process. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or lack of clarity in our communication.

    To underscore our commitment to your satisfaction, we are thrilled to remind you of our 60-day guarantee.

    Our 60-Day Guarantee: Your Peace of Mind

    We take great pride in the effectiveness and excellence of our training programs and products. If, for any reason, you find that our offerings do not meet your expectations within the first 60 days of your purchase, we invite you to reach out to us. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way.

    How to Reach Us:

    Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you simply wish to explore how to make the most out of your Svelte Training experience, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our friendly and knowledgeable support team via email at ******************************************* We are committed to ensuring your journey with us is seamless and rewarding.

    We have cancelled this subscription and what we can do is extended our 60-day money back guarantee to 120-day. I refunded 2x$49. 

    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/20/2025

    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.
    Sveltemedia is difficult to contact for cancellation of their product/program. I have tried several different avenues of contact to no end and have even resorted to my bank's assistance. The problem is once they have your credit card number they just keep actively billing. I even changed my bank card with a new one to remedy this matter, but unfortunately I must to have used ****** for the initial purchase and my new card is linked to ****** hence another charge on my new bank card. I hereby request a refund of the monthly charge in June 2025 and cancellation immediately.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/22/2025

    Hi there,

    Thank you for contacting Svelte Training.

    I apologize for the inconvenience. I am happy to help.

    Could you please let me know the email address you use to purchase the program? I tried to search for your email address on our system but I did not find any record of a purchase.

    If you could provide your first name and last name used to place the order, or the order ID number of your purchase program that would be very helpful.

    Any information you can give to me would be appreciated. I look forward to your reply as I would love to help.

    Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/16/2025

    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.
    Thought I canceled account but *** still got monthly charges that I would like to stop and cancel account all together

    Business Response

    Date: 07/01/2025

    Hello there,

    I hope this email finds you well. I want to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered with our program's billing. Your experience is certainly not reflective of the quality of service we strive to provide, and we're committed to addressing this matter promptly.

    The membership is indeed optional and requires active selection on the following page after purchasing One and Done or MetaBoost. This additional membership offers a range of benefits and is billed at $49 per month starting once the free trial period concludes. We appreciate your honesty in sharing your concerns. I want to assure you that your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are actively working to prevent such situations from occurring in the future. Additionally, we would like to clarify that the recurring charges you experienced are likely associated with a subscription that you may have inadvertently signed up for during the registration process. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or lack of clarity in our communication.

    To underscore our commitment to your satisfaction, we are thrilled to remind you of our 60-day guarantee.

    Our 60-Day Guarantee: Your Peace of Mind

    We take great pride in the effectiveness and excellence of our training programs and products. If, for any reason, you find that our offerings do not meet your expectations within the first 60 days of your purchase, we invite you to reach out to us. Our dedicated support team is here to assist you every step of the way.

    How to Reach Us:

    Should you have any questions or concerns, or if you simply wish to explore how to make the most out of your Svelte Training experience, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach our friendly and knowledgeable support team via email at ******************************************* We are committed to ensuring your journey with us is seamless and rewarding.

    To better assist you, your subscription has been cancelled and refunded 2x$49. 


    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/17/2025

     
    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,

    ****** ********

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