Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/09/2024

  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.

  Svelte Media is charging $49 a month on something I did not authorize. I purchased a downloadable program which I received but did not opt for any monthly subscriptions however, Im being charged for one. They will not answer the phone in order to rectify the situation. I would like my money back and for them to stop charging me.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/12/2024

  Hi ******,
  
  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:02/09/2024

  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.

  a charge came on my card this morning from svtrain.com. I did not sign up for anything and they were not authorized to take money out of my account. I called the company and asked why are they taking money out my account. she hung on me twice and then i spoke to someone else. the next lady said that neither of my email addresses are in their system. i asked can she look it up by card number but she was refusing. I requested several times to speak to a supervisor and was denied. I said to her how would i even get your info if it wasn't on my card transaction. I'm highly upset because they are trying to take my money. They shouldn't be able to get away with this

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/12/2024

  Hi *******,
  
  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:02/07/2024

  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.

  On January 29, ****, I was charged $49.00 for service that I did not sign up for. This is the 2nd time. Please credit my account

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/08/2024

  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.
  
  In regard to your review, we understand that this has been a distressing experience, and we genuinely want to make things right for you. Once the issue is resolved to your satisfaction, we kindly ask if you would consider updating or removing your review. Your feedback helps us improve, and we want to ensure that your experience aligns with the high standards we set for ourselves.
  
  I have cancelled your subscription and refunded $49.

  
  If there is anything we can do to rectify this situation or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or through our customer care team. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to addressing your concerns.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/07/2024

  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.

  Since April 23 I have notice a montly deduction from my credit card for R900+ ************* rand per month. I mailed SVET twice to ask them to stop these payments and no reply. I WANT THESE DEDUCTIONS TO STOP>>>>>>>>>I CANNOT AFFORD IT !!! No one is willing to help me the get this deduction stopped......... PLEASE ASSIST.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/08/2024

  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.
  
  In regard to your review, we understand that this has been a distressing experience, and we genuinely want to make things right for you. Once the issue is resolved to your satisfaction, we kindly ask if you would consider updating or removing your review. Your feedback helps us improve, and we want to ensure that your experience aligns with the high standards we set for ourselves.
  
  I have cancelled the subscription and extended the 60-days to 120 days. I refunded 4x$49. 

  
  If there is anything we can do to rectify this situation or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or through our customer care team. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to addressing your concerns.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/02/2024

  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.

  I thought this was taken care of as they did credit my account $98 for some of the charges, but there was a monthly charge for 6 months that I have no idea what they are for. I noticed when I got my year end statement (attached)I would just like a refund credited to my **** account and I will never do business with them again. Thank you!

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/05/2024

  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.
  
  Upon checking, we already cancelled and issued you the 60-day money back guarantee. To assuage the situation, I can extend it to 120-days.

  
  If there is anything we can do to rectify this situation or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or through our customer care team. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to addressing your concerns.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/05/2024

   
  Complaint: 21238225
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I never ordered the product in the first place and didnt receive anything in return for the charges rendered. I really dont care about your 30, 60, 90 or 120 day refund policy for something I did not order. Your company is deceiving people left and right and making lots of money from it and it needs to stop!

  please issue a full refund and change your business practices!

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

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/06/2024

  Hello *******,

   

  I understand your frustration, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused. However, I'd like to clarify that the subscription option is indicated before completing the purchase process. If you accidentally clicked on it, you can easily reach out to us to cancel it, even after your first charge. Nonetheless, I acknowledge your concerns and the most I can do is issue a refund for 4 months charges. If you have any further questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to let me know.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 02/06/2024

   
  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: 02/07/2024

  Hi! I know that we came to an agreement. Is my **** card going to be credited?

  Thank you!

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/08/2024

  Hi, I thought the customer closed this case per your email yesterday?

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/31/2024

  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.

  This complaint is with SV Train order some exercise books at least I thought they were books. I was not aware of a monthly charge. So in talking to ********** was told that the books were ********** was told I received a credit for ******* charge and cancelled. Which I told him I was not aware of the charges and ask for a refund. His answer was the only refund was for *******. He then mentioned an email sent which I never received it, but ever time I ask him about the charges went back to this email. Amount of money went from August 2023 monthly charge. When I ask for proof he never offered to send me any.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 02/01/2024

  Hello ****,
  
  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.
  
  In regard to your review, we understand that this has been a distressing experience, and we genuinely want to make things right for you. Once the issue is resolved to your satisfaction, we kindly ask if you would consider updating or removing your review. Your feedback helps us improve, and we want to ensure that your experience aligns with the high standards we set for ourselves.
  
  To better assist you,I can offer you 120-day money back guarantee instead of the normal 60-day.
  
  If there is anything we can do to rectify this situation or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or through our customer care team. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to addressing your concerns.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/28/2024

  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 bought two ebooks from this company online on August 23, 2023. Their website made it impossible to check out without their 7 day trial. Within 7 days a coach reached out to me to try to upsell me on coaching with the program. I told him that I did not want the program just the original things I ordered. I did not want to subscribe to any program. They have been charging me monthly this whole time. I just canceled and they only refunded two months. I would like to be refunded the additional ****** that they charged me without my permission.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/29/2024

  
  
  Hello *******,
  
  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.
  
  In regard to your review, we understand that this has been a distressing experience, and we genuinely want to make things right for you. Once the issue is resolved to your satisfaction, we kindly ask if you would consider updating or removing your review. Your feedback helps us improve, and we want to ensure that your experience aligns with the high standards we set for ourselves.
  
  To better assist you, could you please provide us with the resolution you would like for this situation? Whether it's a refund for the unauthorized charges or a different form of compensation, we are committed to finding the best solution that meets your needs.
  
  If there is anything we can do to rectify this situation or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or through our customer care team. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to addressing your concerns.
  
  
  Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/28/2024

  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.

  On September 12, 2023 I purchased what I thought was an exercise routine that would help me lose what fast. The cost was suppose to be $31.26 which I was charged on my ***************** I had not checked my **************** Statements because my payments are auto. I went to apply for a different credit card at ****** and was declined because I had an account overdrawn. I reviewed all my accounts and found that it was my **************** because I was getting $***** taken out a month for Svelte since September. They took out the initial $31.26 which was all I thought I was paying and then took out an additional ***** on September 20th. Then once a month up until now. I just went on their site and canceled a membership I did not know I had. I am not sure if they will try to take a February payment or not so I will have to work with me credit card to stop those payments.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/29/2024

  
  
  Hello *****,
  
  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.
  
  In regard to your review, we understand that this has been a distressing experience, and we genuinely want to make things right for you. Once the issue is resolved to your satisfaction, we kindly ask if you would consider updating or removing your review. Your feedback helps us improve, and we want to ensure that your experience aligns with the high standards we set for ourselves.
  
  To better assist you, could you please provide us with the resolution you would like for this situation? Whether it's a refund for the unauthorized charges or a different form of compensation, we are committed to finding the best solution that meets your needs.
  
  If there is anything we can do to rectify this situation or assist you further, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or through our customer care team. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're committed to addressing your concerns.
  
  
  Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your understanding and patience.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/29/2024

   
  Complaint: 21211508
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  I do not see where the money will be reimbursed. I am pretty sure I did not select or agree to a monthly membership. I am not contacting about a 60 day money back guarantee because it is passed 60 days and as I stated before I would not have agreed to monthly membership.
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/30/2024

  Hi, I just issued a refund 4x$49.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/26/2024

  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.

  Money taken from my account and no email to create an account for the product purchased

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/30/2024

  Hi ******,

  Thanks for reaching out. Did you get the log info to ********************? Kindly check your spam folder as well. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/21/2024

  Type:Order 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.

  In the middle of the night all of a sudden money was attempted (a charge ) from my account - WHY- Ive never used your company - I searched the name online and this is the company - please remove my info - this is happening to many people I see - please remove my info

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/22/2024

  Hi *****,
  
  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.
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/22/2024

  Ive never ordered with you before. Have no idea what you are - but that transaction tried to come out twice for $37.95 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 01/22/2024

   
  Complaint: 21177986
  
  I am rejecting this response because:Ive never ordered with you before. Have no idea what you are - but that transaction tried to come out twice for $37.95
  
  
  Sincerely,
  
  *****************

  

  Business Response

  Date: 01/23/2024

  Hi *****,

  Thanks for your reply. We actually do not have you in our system. Could it be under a different name?