Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 156 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 55 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:06/11/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Ordered rental book. No tracking sent until book was shipped to the wrong address, unable to be delivered and marked return to sender by UPS. Company has no phone contact, only chat. Tried twice to get help. Now they won’t guarantee when I get my money back and also can’t guarantee if I could get the book.Business Response
Date: 06/16/2025
Good morning,
We have reviewed your order and account notes. A full refund was issued back to the original payment method on 06/14/25. If you need any additional information, please let us know.
Thank you,
eCampus
Initial Complaint
Date:06/09/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
We rented a VERY used text book from ecampus and returned it in the used condition it was received in. We were charged $100 for damage we did not incur. Booked was marked as unusable the company has charge me the replacement fee for a book that came to me used. I didn't complain because I knew I was renting a used book.Business Response
Date: 06/16/2025
Good morning *****
We have reviewed your order and account notes regarding this matter. Our records show that the item was sent to you in "new" condition. The item was return with what looks to be ink splatters all over the back cover. Per our rental policy, any item returned with damages due to use, the customer will be charged for the full price of the item. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please visit out help desk at **************************************. Thank you for choosing eCampus!
Initial Complaint
Date:06/05/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My daughter went through E-Campus to rent books for her college classes. She received the book in torn up but usable condition. She ended up not even using the book. Upon returning the rental at the end of the semester we were charged a fee of $300 for damages (that were there when the book was received). I tried calling their Customer Service phone number multiple times and it repeatedly said no reps are available and would promptly hang up. So I contacted them via chat. I was told an inquiry would be made. Basically, they stuck with their initial decision and aren't refunding the money for the book in the same condition it was sent to my daughter.Business Response
Date: 06/26/2025
Good afternoon ******
Thank you for reaching out to us. We have reviewed account, at this time at a courtesy to you, we have decided to refund the rental purchase charge in full. This refund will apply to the original payment method and takes 3-5 business days to process. In the future if you received any rental with damages, please report such damages within 30 days to our customer support team. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this matter, please let us know.
Thank you,
eCampus
Customer Answer
Date: 06/27/2025
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,
***** **********If you are interested in supporting the BBB's free services, please consider giving to BBB's Consumer Education Fund, which provides other services to the community, like Charity Review, Identity Theft Seminars, Free Shred/Recycle Events, Senior Citizen programs, High School and College Programs, and providing information at local community events. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @bbbcefky or mail your donation to BBB Consumer Education Fund, 13104 Eastpoint Park Blvd., Louisville, KY 40223. For more information on these programs, call 800-388-2222. Thank you for your consideration.Initial Complaint
Date:06/02/2025
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I attempted to sell ******** ******* *** ******** ******** ****************** ******** *******
ISBN: ************* to campus. I got a quote and shipped it to them. I received the following message on 5/19: After inspecting the item, we found it did not meet our quality standards. For more information or to have the item returned to you, please contact our customer service team *****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************. There will be a $12 flat rate shipping fee for all returned packages. If this issue hasn’t been resolved by May 26, 2025, this item will be recycled. I reached out by clicking the link the day of. I got not response and so a few days later I submitted another email asking for how to have the book shipped back to me. I still have received no response and there is no phone number to call.Business Response
Date: 06/16/2025
Hi *******
The item that was sent to us for the buyback had excessive highlighting and writings throughout the book. This item was not eligible for the buyback program dur to that. As of 06/16/25 the item was properly recycled, as our customer support team received no response from you. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this matter, please visit our help desk at **************************************. we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you,
eCampus
Customer Answer
Date: 06/17/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because: I reached out to have the book shipped back to me by clicking the customer service link the day I received the email rejecting the purchase. I got not response and so a few days later I submitted another email asking for how to have the book shipped back to me. I still have received no response and there was no phone number to call. Either the customer service portal doesn’t work or I was ignored.
Sincerely,
****** *******Business Response
Date: 06/25/2025
Good afternoon *******
The item that was sent to us for the buyback had excessive highlighting and writings throughout the book. This item was not eligible for the buyback program dur to that. As of 06/16/25 the item was properly recycled, as our customer support team received no response from you. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this matter, please visit our help desk at **************************************. we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you,
eCampus
Customer Answer
Date: 06/26/2025
Complaint: ********
I am rejecting this response because the business had made no effort to compensate me for the loss of my book that I could have sold elsewhere. Either their portal wasn't working or my messages were ignored and they recycled my book.
Sincerely,
****** *******Initial Complaint
Date:05/16/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I rented the book Elementary and Middle School Mathematics for $63.33 for the Spring 2025 semester. The book was due by May 16th or 17th, and I shipped it back several days in advance. I then received an email saying that the book was "damaged in a manner as specified in our rental policy" which could include water damage, a broken spine, missing pages, missing or torn covers, or excessive highlighting (more than 1/3 of the book). None of these were the case! This book was in fantastic condition (very good or even like new). I did some highlighting in early chapters, but much less than the limit. The company charged my credit card $126.65 without my permission and with no details given as to what the damage specifically was. I have attached pictures of my receipt and several pictures of pages throughout the book that I had taken before shipping it back. There is absolutely no damage to it whatsoever. I tried to call the support line yesterday at 4:15pm EST, and the phone immediately connected to the message "no support agents are available, please try again later." The support hours are listed as 8:30am EST - 6:00pm EST Monday-Friday. I continued calling every few minutes until 6pm and got the same message every time, with no option to leave a message or anything. I tried calling again starting this morning at 8:30am several times, and then again around 9:45am, still getting no response. I have emailed the company 2 times with no response as well. I think this must be a scam!Business Response
Date: 06/16/2025
Good morning,
We have reviewed your order and account notes. On 05/16/25 a full refund was issued for the rental purchase charge. If you need any further assistance, please let us know.
Thank you,
eCampus
Initial Complaint
Date:04/21/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Campus Textbook is attempting to charge me for damage to a textbook I rented and returned in the exact condition I received it. I did not use the book during the rental period, and I take great care of any materials I rent. Any alleged damage could have occurred during the shipping process or prior to my receiving it. This is an unfair and baseless charge. I was not provided any proof of the condition of the book before it was shipped to me, nor have I been given sufficient evidence of the supposed damage. I am being held financially responsible for something I did not do, and Campus Textbook’s customer service has been unhelpful in resolving this matter. I am requesting that this damage charge be dropped and that Campus Textbook improve its inspection and accountability process to prevent similar issues for future customers. I also want it noted that I will not be renting from this company again due to this poor experience. Thank you for your time and assistance in facilitating a fair resolution.Business Response
Date: 04/24/2025
Good afternoon *********,
We have reviewed your account and the photos of the damaged item that were provided to you by our customer support team. The item was sent to you in "new" condition and returned in an extremely used condition. Our customer support supervisor has deemed the item damaged due to usage. Per our rental policy, once the rental is in your possession, you are responsible for its condition. Damage to a rented book is defined as any condition that makes the book unusable as a future rental. Such conditions include any liquid or water damage, a broken spine, missing pages, missing or torn covers, excessive highlighting (more than one third of the content), excessive or inappropriate notes or any other such condition that makes the book unsuitable for future use. A fee will be charged to the credit card on file of any customer returning a damaged book. we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Thank you,
eCampus
Initial Complaint
Date:04/08/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Submitted two books (one for each of my sons Steven Abbate and Christopher Abbate) of Introduction to Sociology ISBN #97*********22 for which Ecampus agreed to pay $22.50 each. After a long period of time without payment, I contacted them. Was now told that the book submitted was not the book they were supposed to receive which is completely UNTRUE. After a back and forth I asked them to return MY books which I submitted and was asked to PAY out of pocket additional $11.00 which I did. I received back a book today that is NOT mine. I contacted them again today and was told that is the book they received from me which is NOT true! I am asking for my books to be returned or the payment which is dueBusiness Response
Date: 05/05/2025
Good morning *********,
We have sent your complaint and order information to the customer service director for further investigation. Once, we have a resolution we will reach back out to you. Thank you for your patients with this matter.
-eCampus
Initial Complaint
Date:03/19/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Order #******** I purchased a Book on Secured transactions for $167.46 on 8/19/2024. I then returned the book. The book was not in the best condition. But they said I did return it. Next thing I know they post order #******* without my permission for $341.32 again for the secure transactions book. I do not know how they generated this but I did not order this! I just do not want to owe anything to this company. I do not want any money I just do not want to be scammed and told that I owe money for a book I already returned. I keep getting emails saying I never returned the book. I did return the book and I sent customer service proof with a direct request.Business Response
Date: 03/26/2025
Good morning ******,
Thank you for reaching out regarding this matter. We have reviewed your account and see that the item was returned with thee 30 day return period. Therefore, at this time, we have issued a full refund for the rental purchase charge in the amount of $175.58 back to the original payment method. Please allow 3-5 business days for the refund to process and post. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Please let us know if you need any further assistance.
Thank you for being a valued customer! -eCampus
Customer Answer
Date: 03/28/2025
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,
****** *******If you are interested in supporting the BBB's free services, please consider giving to BBB's Consumer Education Fund, which provides other services to the community, like Charity Review, Identity Theft Seminars, Free Shred/Recycle Events, Senior Citizen programs, High School and College Programs, and providing information at local community events. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @bbbcefky or mail your donation to BBB Consumer Education Fund, 13104 Eastpoint Park Blvd., Louisville, KY 40223. For more information on these programs, call 800-388-2222. Thank you for your consideration.Initial Complaint
Date:03/06/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I ordered a required textbook (12/20/2024) from my school for a class, but the school had made a mistake and had the wrong book listed. I received the textbook 1/3/2025 and I asked my instructor if I had the correct book for the class because upon receiving the book (which was labeled math 65) I was taking math 95. I then received an email from my school stating Ecampus would accept the returned textbooks. I returned the brand new textbook back to ecampus and they received it 1/15/2025. I called them to see when my book would be refunded and they said it could take a few weeks. I tried contacting customer service last night and was not able to get though, so they sent me an email today stating my textbook was sent back in used condition which is a lie, it was returned in the condition I had received it. They now want to charge me to ship it back. It seems as though they are scamming people this way since there are so many similar complaints from other students.Business Response
Date: 03/10/2025
Good afternoon *****,
A full refund was issued for the title you returned on 03/05/25. If you need any further assistance, please let us know. Thank you for being a valued customer! -eCampus
Initial Complaint
Date:03/05/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I rented a text book from the website, and I didn't receive it. There's been a *** delivery issue. Even though the *** provided a photo for proof of delivery, but I don't have access to it. This should be a delivery problem between the seller, which is eCampus and ***. I shouldn't be responsible for this. I got a refund of the rental book since I didn't receive it. But now they are charging me for not returning the rental book.Business Response
Date: 03/10/2025
Hi *****,
We have reviewed your account along with the account notes regarding this matter. We did open an investigation with *** regarding the delivery of your order. *** confirmed the item was delivered to the correct address and closed the investigation. If you package was stolen from your residents, you were advised to file a police report and share that report with us, so we could take further action. We have not received any documentation of this, therefore, there is nothing further we can assist with. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer support team or visit our help desk at **************************************.
Thank you,
eCampus
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