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Initial Complaint
Date:08/04/2025
Type:Order 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.
There was fraudulent activity on my Groupon account amounting to $572 in charges. Groupon was contacted and a dispute was filed with them as well as my bank. I received an email from Groupon days later stating that they were aware that the charges were fraudulent and that they removed my saved credit card from my account and to contact my bank to recover the funds. The bank contacted Groupon and Groupon stated that I authorized the charges and that they would not be refunding the money. I contacted Groupon again and they agreed that the charges were fraud, but they could not refund the original form of payment because it was not on file. Note: they removed it before the issue was completely resolved. Now I am stuck with $572 Groupon Bucks that I am forced to use on Groupon. This is money that I do not have nor can I afford to spend. I feel like I have been robbed twice.
Business Response
Date: 08/06/2025
Hello Martrio,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

Regarding your complaint: First and foremost, I want to sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience this situation has caused, particularly given the financial impact. After further review, and in recognition of the circumstances surrounding your case, we have issued a full refund back to your original payment method. You should see this reflected on your statement shortly, depending on your banks processing times.

We appreciate your patience as we worked through this, and weve also taken steps to further secure your Groupon account by removing saved payment methods and sharing additional guidance to help prevent unauthorized activity in the future.

If you have any other concerns or need further assistance, please dont hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make this right.

Regards,

Harish
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 08/06/2025

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,

Martrio ****
Initial Complaint
Date:08/04/2025
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 am going to ***** November *******- Nov ******* I purchased parking space for these dates, Someone called me from Jiffy 2 weeks ago stating the company was sold and I would receive a refund back to my account. I never received a refund. I started receiving alerts from the Jiffy stating my parking pass will expire soon, which alerted me to where is my refund why am I still getting alerts. I looked at my Groupon account and the parking passes are still valid. I called Jiffy number ************ and stated who I was and informed the gentleman I was told the company was sold and I should get a refund he stated I was correct. I should call Pro Park at ************ people are calling in with complaints because of the same issue. I called and left a message with a ***** he never called me back. The gentleman also stated Groupon knew that ***** was going out of business as of July ******* and should never had sold any parking spaces it was fraudulent of them to do so.
Business Response
Date: 08/06/2025
Hello *********,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. Ive reviewed your recent comment as well as all related Groupon correspondence. I also sent you a direct email from ************************** with further details.

Regarding your complaint:

I sincerely apologize for the confusion caused. Upon checking, it appears that your previous communication with us was regarding a different merchant (N-Peachy-Airport), which is why the refund was initially denied.

However, I now see that you are referring to three vouchers for *********** all of which have since expired and are no longer being honored by the merchant.

To resolve this, weve enabled the self-service refund option for each order. Please ensure you are logged into your Groupon account associated with the email: ******************** and use the links below to request your refunds:

Order #********** *****************************************************************************************************************************

Order #********** *****************************************************************************************************************************

Order #********** *****************************************************************************************************************************

This link will guide you to the appropriate refund options to process your refund.

Refunds will only be issued for the amount paid, excluding discounts.

If you have any questions or need further assistance with this process, please dont hesitate to reply directly to this message.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Warm regards,
******* ***** B
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 08/06/2025

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. However, I only received ***** of what I paid not the total $107.95. I do agree to the refund.

Sincerely,

********* ******
Initial Complaint
Date:07/31/2025
Type:Service or Repair 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 purchased this groupon and it is not showing in my groupon app. I am unable to use it. I am sending my attachment as this is the only proof i have. No one is answering me from groupon support. I am here on vacation and leave Aug 2.
Business Response
Date: 08/01/2025
Hi *****,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

Regarding your complaint: I hope this message finds you well. I'm sorry to hear about the inconvenience you've experienced with accessing your Groupon purchase, especially during your vacation.

Firstly, I apologize for any inconvenience this situation has caused you. I want to assure you that I carefully reviewed your issue and found your order. It appears that your Groupon is registered under the account associated with the email ****************************** To access your voucher, simply sign into your account on the ********************** app or website and navigate to "My Groupons."

Additionally, I can confirm that our support team responded to your inquiry via email on July 26, 2025. If you didn't receive this, I recommend checking your spam folder, as sometimes our emails may inadvertently be filtered there.

To ensure you have immediate access, I have also sent the voucher directly to your email. If there's anything further I can assist you with, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Regards,

******* *********
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 08/04/2025

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:07/31/2025
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 tried to buy 3 vouchers for a San ********* ******. When I clicked check out, Groupon's web page did not move and only displayed messages that indicated that the transaction did not go through due to an invalid discount code. That led me to try to place another order. Little did I know that the site already placed the first order and charged my card, despite their website having indicated otherwise. Now I am stuck with two sets of these Groupons. One set I have used. The other set I cannot use and have not used, yet somehow they have marked them as "redeemed", and somehow "redeemed" on a day that was different from the time slot that I purchased for (screenshot available).Groupon has been unwilling to provide refund for what is at best, poor reliability of their own website, and what is at worst, intentionally scamming people into clicking place order multiple times. If people just make a ****** search for "groupon double charge", you will see many other people reporting that Groupon is notorious for this kind of ************ example of another person experiencing the same issue: *****************************************************************************************************************
Business Response
Date: 08/02/2025
Hi *****,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

Regarding your complaint: I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my sincere apologies for the inconvenience and frustration you've encountered during this process. It's never our intention to cause such difficulties and I can understand how unsettling this situation must be for you.

We strive to ensure a seamless experience for our valued customers, and it's disheartening to learn that this was not the case during your purchase.

Regarding this issue, we were recently informed by your financial institution that a dispute has been issued against this purchase, specifically concerning your Groupon for Blue & Gold Fleet. Therefore, we strongly recommend reaching back out to your financial institution. They are best suited to thoroughly examine the issue and determine the outcome of your claim.

While the dispute is active, our ability to provide direct assistance is limited. Nevertheless, we are committed to addressing your concerns and facilitating a positive resolution. Rest assured that your experience will be comprehensively reviewed to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.

Please dont hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions or need further assistance.

Regards,

******* *********
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 08/05/2025

Complaint: 23679926

I am rejecting this response because:

Sincerely,

***** Q
Initial Complaint
Date:07/28/2025
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 purchased a Groupon voucher for a 2-hour Dolphin and Bird Watch Cruise for 4 people through ******** Whale Watch and **************** The voucher was never used or redeemed, and it is still valid (not expired).I contacted Groupon to request a refund because I can no longer use the voucher. After initially declining, they eventually issued a refund but only in the form of Groupon Bucks (store credit), without asking for my approval or giving me a choice.I do not want store credit. I did not receive any goods or services, and I do not plan to use Groupon again. I paid $66.99 out of pocket and would like that amount refunded to my original payment method.
Business Response
Date: 07/30/2025
Hello ******,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

Regarding your complaint: I understand your concerns regarding your recent refund for the Dolphin and Bird Watch Cruise voucher.

To clarify, your purchase was made on June 13, 2025, and our standard refund policy allows for cancellations within 3 days of purchase, as outlined on our site. While the voucher was not redeemed, refunds beyond this 3-day window are not possible regardless of whether the voucher was used.

That said, we wanted to support you as best we could, so as a one-time exception, our team issued a refund in the form of Groupon Bucks. These credits never expire and can be used toward any future Groupon purchase.

This credit was provided as an alternative, since a regular refund was not possible in this case due to the policy and the age of the order.

We appreciate your understanding and hope youll find a great deal to use your credit toward in the future. If you have any other questions, feel free to reply here were happy to help.

Regards,

Harish
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 07/30/2025

Complaint: 23663246

Thank you for the response, but I am rejecting this resolution.

When I initially contacted Groupon customer support, I clearly explained that I was requesting a refund due to a family emergency that forced us to cancel our trip to the ********, ** area. As a result, we were unable to use the voucher. It remains unused and unexpired, and no goods or services were received.

I requested a refund to my original payment method, but the support agent issued a refund in the form of Groupon Bucks without my approval. I was not given a choice or asked to confirm I was simply told afterward that it had been done.

I do not intend to use Groupon again, so store credit is not a suitable resolution. I respectfully request that Groupon issue a full refund of $66.99 to my original payment method.

Sincerely,

****** ********
Business Response
Date: 08/04/2025
Hello ******,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

Regarding your complaint: I truly appreciate you taking the time to explain your situation.

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and understand your disappointment, especially given the unforeseen family emergency that prevented you from using your voucher.

After carefully reviewing your request along with the applicable deal terms, I regret to inform you that, due to the age of the order and our policy, were unable to issue a refund to your original payment method. Per our standard refund policy, refunds are only available within 3 days of purchase in this case, the order was placed on June 13, 2025, outside that window.

That said, we did want to assist where possible, so a full refund was issued to your account as ********************** Bucks. These credits never expire and can be used toward any future purchase on Groupon. While we understand that you may not intend to use Groupon again, this option was extended as a one-time exception, since a traditional refund wasnt eligible.

We truly value your feedback and are sorry we werent able to resolve this in the way you hoped. Should anything change or if there's anything else we can do, we remain available to help.

Thank you again for your understanding.

Regards,

Harish
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 08/05/2025

Complaint: 23663246

Thank you for your response. I remain very disappointed by how Groupon has handled this situation.

The voucher in question was never used or redeemed and has not expired. I made it clear that my refund request was due to an unexpected family emergency that forced us to cancel our trip. Despite that, Groupon issued store credit without my approval and continues to refuse a refund to my original payment method.

Its genuinely upsetting to be treated this way by a company Ive done business with. Groupon has shown itself to be inflexible and not customer-centric, choosing to rigidly enforce policy rather than offer reasonable understanding in the face of legitimate, uncontrollable circumstances. This has been the most difficult and impersonal customer service experience Ive ever had.

I am rejecting the Groupon Bucks as an acceptable resolution. I did not agree to store credit, and I do not intend to use it. I stand by my request for a refund to my original form of payment and consider this matter unresolved.

Sincerely,

****** ********
Initial Complaint
Date:07/28/2025
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.
On July 22nd I purchased **************** 2024 from this company, Order 1000-150179-426080. I was given the link and a passkey as well they sent a ******* video that was not helpful and when I tried to install the software, one of the steps was asking to select 32 or **************************** the video, the seller could not answer that and claimed I was not following his directions, I sent screen shots to the seller and he said I was still not following the instructions. I requested Groupon to refund me and they tell me the seller is going to reach out to me. Back in the same vicious circle. I want a refund for this product that is NOT working.
Business Response
Date: 07/30/2025
Hi *******,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

Regarding your complaint: I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced with your recent purchase of **************** 2024.

Upon reviewing your case, I can confirm that your request has already been escalated to the merchant for further investigation. The merchant has responded and indicated that the provided installation link should function correctly for both systems, without issue.

To assist you further, I kindly request that you provide a screenshot showing where you are being prompted to select between 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This will help us better understand the issue and work with the merchant toward a solution.

Alternatively, if you would prefer an immediate resolution, we are happy to offer, as an exception, the full voucher value of $20.99 in the form of Groupon credits to your account: ********************* These credits are available to spend immediately and will remain valid for 180 days. You can view your available balance anytime by visiting your My Groupons page, where the 'Groupon Credits balance' will appear in the top-right corner.

When you're ready to make a purchase, simply check the box next to Apply available Groupon Bucks under Payment Method at checkout, and your available credit will be applied to your order.

Please let us know how you would like to proceed. We're here to support you and ensure this matter is resolved to your satisfaction.

Regards,

****** *.
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 07/30/2025

Complaint: 23662678

I am rejecting this response because: I am asking for a refund to the card not a groupon credit. I do not plan on using Groupons again and will warn others to stay away from them.

Sincerely,

******* ******
Business Response
Date: 08/04/2025
Hi *******,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

Regarding your complaint: I request you to accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and frustration this matter has caused.

Upon reviewing your case, we can confirm that you have already provided an error screenshot in a previous interaction, and the issue has already been escalated to our Resolution Team for further review. We understand the urgency of your request, and we appreciate your patience during this process.

At this time, we kindly ask for your continued patience while we await an update from the concerned team. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to ensure this matter is thoroughly reviewed and resolved appropriately.

We truly value your feedback and regret that your experience with us has not met expectations. If you have any additional details youd like to share in the meantime, or questions about other matters, feel free to reach out, we're here to help.

Thank you for understanding!

Regards,

****** *.
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 08/04/2025

Complaint: 23662678

I am rejecting this response because: just refund my money. I am done with Groupons and their vendors. Not playing with Groupons anymore.

Sincerely,

******* ******
Initial Complaint
Date:07/28/2025
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.
So, I purchased a ticket on 7/25/25 to go to Splish Splash for a future date specifically 7/28/25. I made the purchase online late Friday close to 5pm. Groupon's website said I had 7 hours to purchase before the discount goes away. I made the purchase assuming that Groupon wouldn't be charging me for a amusement park that closes at 6pm. I hour after I purchased the Groupon. I'm leaving at 9am today to go to splish splash and Groupon is saying it expired. I contacted customer support and ********************** is telling me no refund and sorry for the confusion. I need BBB to find out why Groupon sold me a ticket to an amusement park 1 hour before closing. I'm not paying for a voucher I didn't use. The splish splash discount shouldn't have been accepting payments 1 hour before the park closed. I'm thinking I was paying for a future date not the day of with 1 hour before the park closed.
Business Response
Date: 07/30/2025
Hi ********,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

Regarding your complaint: I sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration surrounding your recent purchase of the Splish Splash ticket.

I understand your concerns regarding the timing of your purchase. Please note that there is no time-of-day restriction associated with admission for this offer. Guests may enter the park at any time during operational hours on the valid date of the voucher. As such, deals like this one remain available for purchase throughout the day, including near the park's closing time. While I understand this may have caused confusion, the offer terms do not limit purchases based on the hour of purchase.

Ive reviewed your request, and I regret to inform you that, due to our refund policy and the nature of this deal, it is marked as non-refundable. Once a voucher is purchased and confirmed, the payment is released to the merchant as part of our agreement with them. These terms are clearly stated on the deal page and agreed upon when completing the purchase.

In consideration to your situation, as a one-time exception, I have issued the full voucher value $51.99 as a gesture of goodwill to your account ********************** on which the purchase was made. The credit is available to spend immediately and is valid for 180 days against almost anything on our site. You can see your available credit in the top-right corner of your My Groupons page, where it says 'Groupon Credits balance'.

When you're ready to use your Credits, make sure they apply to your purchase at checkout. Just check the box next to Apply available Groupon Bucks under Payment Method, and the number of Credits in your account will be deducted from your total.

If you have any further questions or need additional support, please don't hesitate to reach out. Were here to help in any way we can.

Regards,

****** *.
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 07/30/2025

Complaint: 23662356

I am rejecting this response because: Firstly, I did go to Splish Splash on 7/28/25. I went directly to Splish Splash website and purchased the ticket paying $56.19. Groupon stated that I was saving money advertising that Splish Splash was $74.98 and Groupon's deal was $52.
This is totally false and I've attached my ticket. So, I have this headache dealing with Groupon to save less than $5. I'm annoyed that Groupon stated on it's website that I had 7hours to purchase a ticket. 7 hours passed the time I purchased the park would have closed. The hours of operation is from 10am to 6pm. I would be crazy to purchase a ticket with one hour remaining. Additionally, I don't want a Groupon credit because I rarely use it. You can verify my purchase history, it's been almost a year
Sincerely,

******** ****
Business Response
Date: 08/03/2025
Hi ********,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

Regarding your complaint: I sincerely apologize for the frustration and disappointment youve experienced regarding your recent Groupon purchase for Splish Splash.

We understand your concerns about the pricing and the timing of the offer. However, due to the nature of the deal, which is non-refundable, we are unfortunately unable to process a refund without confirmation from the merchant. That said, in consideration of your situation and as a one-time exception, we have issued you the full voucher value of $51.99 in Groupon credits, which have already been applied to your account. These credits do not expire and can be used toward any future purchase on Groupon.

I truly regret that we were not able to meet your expectations in this matter. Please know that we are committed to supporting our customers and strive to go above and beyond to ensure a positive experience. Customer satisfaction remains a top priority for us.

While I understand you are not satisfied with the previous responses, I want to assure you that we have reviewed this matter thoroughly and believe the resolution provided is the most appropriate under the circumstances. If you have any questions about other purchases or need assistance with anything else, I would be more than happy to help. However, I must inform you that we are unable to provide any further assistance on this specific issue, and we now consider the matter resolved.

Thank you for your understanding, and please dont hesitate to reach out if you have any other concerns.

Regards,

****** *.
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 08/04/2025

Complaint: 23662356

I am rejecting this response because:

I don't use Groupon often to receive Groupon credits. I want my refund posted back to my credit card. Additionally I went to Splish Splash on the day I intended on going. I went directly to Splish Splash website. So, where I stand Splish Splash was paid. GROUPON should apply a cut off time for same day ticket purchases . I sent this message directly to Groupon yesterday.

******** ****
Initial Complaint
Date:07/27/2025
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 had an absolutely unacceptable experience using a Groupon voucher for an alignment at Groupon-affiliated business in ******, **. I purchased the Groupon deal on July 8 for $81 and redeemed the voucher on July 18, expecting basic professional service. Instead, I was left with a crooked steering wheel and worsened alignment issues.After my first visit, the steering wheel was noticeably off-center, which had never been a problem prior to their work. I returned the following week for a recheck, wasting more of my time, only to be told that I needed to purchase another voucher instead of them addressing the incompetent alignment they had performed. After some discussion, they eventually performed the alignment at no extra cost, but even after their attempt to "align" the vehicle again, I still left with the same crooked steering wheel.Ultimately, I had no choice but to pay out of pocket to get the alignment properly redone at an independent shop unaffiliated with Groupon. That shop provided me with a professional alignment report, which showed that the work done by the Groupon-affiliated shop was completely off.I submitted a complaint to Groupon (Ticket #********, opened on July 19) and followed up on July 23. I also included the alignment sheet and photos of the crooked steering in my original ticket. As of July 27, there has been no resolution and no meaningful response. My latest attempt to escalate the issue was met with an automated email stating that the original ticket remains open but it seems like nobody is doing anything.Given the circumstances, I am requesting a full refund to my original payment card. This experience has been an utter waste of time and money, and I expect a prompt resolution.
Business Response
Date: 07/30/2025
Hi Sanghyuk,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

Regarding your complaint: I sincerely apologize for the unacceptable experience you had with the alignment service at the Groupon-affiliated business in ******, **. I completely understand your frustration, especially given the inconvenience, additional costs, and time involved in resolving the issue independently.

We truly appreciate your detailed feedback. It plays a vital role in helping us evaluate the quality of the deals we offer and hold our partners accountable. Please be assured that your experience has been noted and shared with the appropriate teams for review, and we will be addressing this matter directly with the merchant to help prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Upon reviewing your order, I see that the voucher was marked as redeemed. As per our policy, once a voucher is redeemed, the payment made is released to the merchant, and we are unable to issue a full refund without the merchants approval. I understand this may be disappointing, and I regret that we cannot process a direct refund to your payment card under these circumstances.

That said, in consideration of your experience, our team has already added 20% of the voucher value to your account as ********************** credits. In addition, as a gesture of goodwill, *** also credited your account with an extra $10 in Groupon Bucks. These Groupon Bucks are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance and can be applied to any eligible deal on our site.

You can view your Groupon Bucks balance, transaction history, and expiration details by visiting the Groupon Bucks section under your account settings.

Once again, I truly regret the inconvenience youve encountered and appreciate your patience throughout this process. We hope your next Groupon experience is a much more positive one. If theres anything further I can assist you with, please dont hesitate to reach out.

Regards,

****** *.
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Customer Answer
Date: 07/30/2025

Complaint: 23662102

Dear BBB Representative,

Thank you for the opportunity to respond.

I respectfully reject Groupons response to my complaint. The offers of 20% credit and $10 in Groupon Bucks do not adequately address the core issue: the Groupon-affiliated business did not properly perform the alignment service, and I should not be held financially responsible for a service that was either inadequately or never performed at all.

This is not simply a customer service issueit is a matter of consumer protection. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act and most major credit card policies, a customer has the right to a refund when a service is not rendered or is rendered in a materially unsatisfactory way. Groupons internal policy of denying refunds post-redemption should not override these basic rights when the service provider fails in their obligation.

To support my case, I have video evidence showing clear steering misalignment while driving on the highway after the alignment was supposedly completed. This demonstrates that the service was not effectively performed, and that I left the business with the same unresolved safety issue.

Furthermore, since Groupon acts as the intermediary, they bear responsibility for ensuring the reliability of their affiliated businesses. It should not fall on the customer to chase third-party businesses for a refund when Groupon facilitated the transaction and accepted payment.

In light of this, I am formally requesting a full refund to my original payment method. Credit toward future purchases or Groupon Bucks are not acceptable, especially given this breach of trust. If a refund is not processed promptly, I will have no choice but to pursue a chargeback dispute with my credit card provider as the next course of action.
Initial Complaint
Date:07/27/2025
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 purchased tickets to the ********************* and didn't realize it for the theme park in *****. I live in ******* and was attempting to purchase tickets for the Theme park in *******. I reached out to the company and requested a refund. I was told I couldn't be fully refunded back to my card.
Business Response
Date: 07/30/2025
Hello Briceyda,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.

Regarding your complaint: Ive reviewed your order, and I understand the confusion regarding the location.

The offer you purchased clearly listed the Texas ********************, but we understand this was an honest mistake. While this deal is non-refundable, as a one-time exception, our team issued a full refund in Groupon Credits to your account. These credits do not expire and can be used to purchase a new deal including one for the ******* location you originally intended to visit.

Please note, we are unable to process a refund back to your original payment method, as the credit refund was already a goodwill exception and the best resolution we can offer in this case given that the original order was non-refundable.

Let us know if you need help finding the correct offer were happy to assist.

Regards,

Harish
Manager
Groupon Customer Support
Initial Complaint
Date:07/26/2025
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 purchased a Groupon for services of $223.20 and followed the instructions. After booking my appointment, the seller cancelled me for no reason claiming I was unprofessional in conduct which was not true. The seller then told me to get a refund from Groupon and stopped responding. Groupon has been slow and unresponsive to my help case that was put in 3 days ago. I am requesting a refund of these services since the seller will not honor them.
Business Response
Date: 07/30/2025
Hi ****,

Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.

Regarding your complaint: I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration youve experienced regarding your recent Groupon purchase.

Upon review, I understand that you are referring to the following order: #********** 100 Units of ******* ($580 Value) at Perfect Aesthetics & Spa, purchased on June 25, 2025.

If you are referring to a different order, please do let me know so I can assist you accordingly.

Regarding this specific order, Id like to confirm that your concern was escalated to our Resolution Team on July 25, 2025. As part of our process, our team has already reached out to the merchant and has assisted you with a refund link.

Thank you again for your understanding.

Regards,

****** *.
Manager
Groupon Customer Support

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