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57,677 total complaints in the last 3 years.
21,820 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
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.
Amazon has scammed me and literally ruined Christmas. They have a FSA store where all items are fsa aproved. So with the end of the year coming and still having money on my fsa card I ordered ****** worth of health items. Amazon rejected my fsa card and used my Amazon prime card without my knowledge. I got the bill in the mail. I would have never ever ordered that much if it did not state it was fsa aproved and would never approve using any other card for that stuff. They did not notify me but said that I had prime card as default. I did not check any boxes that said that. They will not refund or let me return the items because of what the items are. I do not have the money to pay. What a sneaking misleading practice for such a big company. All items said FSA aproved. We need help
Business Response
Date: 12/20/2023
Hello *****,

I'm ******* from Amazon.com. I'm writing in response to a complaint filed on your behalf by the Better Business Bureau BBB - I've provided the BBB with a copy of this message.

I apologize for the inconvenience that you've experienced in this case.

I understand your concern about the charge on your back up payment method.

I've checked and see that your payment method was declined due to which we've charged your backup payment method to proceed with this order. Unfortunately, we're unable to change the payment method of this order to your FSA card.

Backup payment methods help us avoid payment delays. You can manage your backup payment methods through Your Payments in Your Account. If there's a problem with your payment, we'll automatically charge a backup card from Your Payments for eligible products and services.

Also, I see that items in this order are non returnable items due to which are unable to accept the return of the items for refund.

You'll find more information about managing Your Backup Payment Methods on our Help pages:

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

Please feel free to contact us directly by replying to *********************************************** if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,

*********************** A.
Customer Answer
Date: 12/30/2023
We went on Amazon specifically looking for FSA approved items so we could use our FSA card for the funds that were on our account. We ordered ONLY FSA approved items. There should have been no need to use an alternative payment. We did not plan on spending ****** dollars from our checking account , especially at Christmas. This has set us back. They advertised all the items we bought as FSA approved. They are even in on Amazon FSA store, where ALL items have marked FSA approved. Please help us. Thankyou
Customer Answer
Date: 01/01/2024
FSA approved Store. Clearly states
Customer Answer
Date: 01/01/2024
No alternative payment was nesacary if want you. ****** have stated is true. Clearly states USE YOUR FSA CARD. And we did, you can not just use another type of payment after advertising to use FSA. It doesnt say use your amazon store card it says Use Your FSA card
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
Status:
ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have an Amazon account that I use to buy movies from and today I had to have my phone number changed and now Im getting the run around about updating my account to my new number This is aggravating that they dont have multiple ways of getting back into your account like ******************** and so on
Business Response
Date: 12/20/2023
Hello,

I'm ******* from Amazon.com. I'm writing in response to a complaint filed on your behalf by the Better Business Bureau BBB - I've provided the BBB with a copy of this message.

I apologize for the inconvenience that you've experienced in this case.

I understand you want to update your phone number on your account.

We have confirmed that the Two-Step Verification has been deactivated and your account access has been restored. You can manage Two-Step Verification and reactivate this setting. To do so, go to "Your Account" and click "Login & security."

To update your phone number, go to the Your Account page (******************************************) and click on the "Login & Security Settings" box near the top of the page. Then, click on the "Edit" button next to the item you wish to change.

For privacy and security, you'll need to make the changes through the above link.

Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback to us. I've shared your feedback with the appropriate team for their review and future improvements. Customer feedback like yours really helps us continue to improve our store and provide better service to our customers.

Please feel free to contact us directly by replying to *********************************************** if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,

*********************** A.
Customer Answer
Date: 12/20/2023

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.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
God bless you and your family and everyone else
Sincerely,

***
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
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.
My amazon account was closed without any warning on August 17th and I was completely locked out. Amazon requested that I submit my credit card documents to verify my ID, which I did. The account was still not reopened. This was very problematic because I had over $1000 on my account balance, item subscriptions tied to products I had purchased, and pending returns. Furthermore, I was unable to access the trackings for the things I had ordered. I also received an air mattress in the mail from amazon that I had never even ordered! For the next 3 months I emailed customer service at literally every single publicly available amazon email address and they completely ignored me. To make matters worse, they then proceeded to charge me for items that I had already returned, claiming that they had not received the items, which was false. After emailing without success I tried calling and livechatting, and each time was told that an account reopening appeal was filed and I would hear back within 48 hours. Sometimes I heard back but most of the times I didn't, and they still refused to reopen the account. Finally, when I called today a representative told me that the account was closed permanently for violating amazon's terms and conditions. When I asked what the violation was he was unable to tell me. This is unbelievable! They have the audacity to close my account without providing me with any substantial reason while holding about $2,000 of my money "hostage" in the account-and then they don't respond to my emails or appeals!!! Disgusting, embarrasing and completely unacceptable behavior from amazon.
Business Response
Date: 01/11/2024
Hello,
While we appreciate the customers interest, we are unable to provide information on our investigation methods.
After a thorough review of their account and all of the information that they have provided, we cannot reverse the decision as per our policy.
For more information on this policy, the customer can search for Your Account Conditions of Useon the Amazon shopping website.
Sincerely,
****
Amazon.com
Customer Answer
Date: 01/11/2024

Complaint: 21027010

I am rejecting this response because:
I am not asking for information into the investigative process. Whether or not I shop with Amazon is up to Amazon. However, it is not okay to close an account with money still in it. As I mentioned, I had about $1300 in my gift card balance and about $500 in items I was trying to return. All I want is to get back that money, which I've accounted to be ********. As far as the returns go, I have the items still boxed up. Again, I do not need the account reinstated, I only want my money back.

Sincerely,

*********************
Business Response
Date: 02/01/2024
Hello,
Amazon reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, terminate customer rights to use *******************************************, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at its sole discretion.
We removed this customers access to their buyer account on our site. We took this action because an investigation of their account indicated that the customers buyer account violated our terms and conditions.
Due to the proprietary nature of our business, we do not provide details on our investigation methods.
We notified the customer of this decision by email on 01/24/2024.
Sincerely,
Amazon.com
Customer Answer
Date: 02/03/2024

Complaint: 21027010

I am rejecting this response because:
While I understand that your terms and conditions allow you tl freely terminate accounts, that doesn't mean you can steal my money. I have money in the gift card balance as well as other items that have issues which need to be addressed. If you don't want me accessing the account that's fine but it is completely unacceptable to just steal my money. Keep in mind that I have the exact total of what I am owed. If amazon doesn't give me that money back I will take it back in other ways, whether they realize it or not.
Sincerely,

*********************
Business Response
Date: 02/08/2024
Hello,
While we appreciate the customers interest, we are unable to provide information on our investigation methods.
After a thorough review of their account and all of the information that they have provided, we cannot reverse the decision as per our policy.
For more information on this policy, the customer can search for Your Account Conditions of Useon the Amazon shopping website.
Sincerely,
****
Amazon.com
Customer Answer
Date: 02/09/2024

Complaint: 21027010

I am rejecting this response because:
Again, I do not care about the policies and terms and conditions, I'm not asking you to explain them or reverse your decision. I'm just taking up issue with the $1800 still in my account. I still expect that money back.

Sincerely,

*********************
Customer Answer
Date: 02/09/2024

Complaint: 21027010

I am rejecting this response because:
Again, I do not care about the policies and terms and conditions, I'm not asking you to explain them or reverse your decision. I'm just taking up issue with the $1800 still in my account. I still expect that money back.

Sincerely,

*********************
Business Response
Date: 02/09/2024
Hello,
While we appreciate the customers interest, we are unable to provide information on our investigation methods.
After a thorough review of their account and all of the information that they have provided, we cannot reverse the decision as per our policy.
For more information on this policy, the customer can search for Your Account Conditions of Useon the Amazon shopping website.
Sincerely,
****
Amazon.com
Customer Answer
Date: 02/09/2024

Complaint: 21027010

I am rejecting this response because:
Again, I do not care about the policies and terms and conditions, I'm not asking you to explain them or reverse your decision. I'm just taking up issue with the $1800 still in my account. I still expect that money back.

Sincerely,

*********************
Business Response
Date: 02/21/2024
Hello,

Amazon reserves the right to refuse service,terminate accounts, terminate customer rights to use *******************************************, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at its sole discretion.

We removed this customers access to their buyer account on our site. We took this action because an investigation of their account indicated that the customers buyer account violated our terms and conditions.

Due to the proprietary nature of our business,we do not provide details on our investigation methods.

We notified the customer of this decision by email on 1/24/2024.

Sincerely,
Amazon.com
Business Response
Date: 02/23/2024
Hello,
Amazon reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, terminate customer rights to use *******************************************, remove or edit content, or cancel orders at its sole discretion.
We removed this customers access to their buyer account on our site. We took this action because an investigation of their account indicated that the customers buyer account violated our terms and conditions.
We have denied the customers request for a refund.
Consistent with Amazons Conditions of Use, Gift Cards that have been obtained, used, or applied to an Amazon.com account in violation of our terms and conditions may be voided by Amazon. Amazon further reserves the right to suspend or terminate the ability to use Amazon services, cancel or limit orders, and to bill alternative forms of payment if we determine that a Gift Card was obtained, used, or applied to an Amazon.com account in violation of our terms and conditions.
Due to the proprietary nature of our business, we do not provide details on our investigation methods.
We notified the customer of this decision by email on 01/24/2024.
Sincerely,
***
Amazon.com
Customer Answer
Date: 02/23/2024

Complaint: 21027010

I am rejecting this response because:
Just because it states in your policy that you can steal my money doesn't make it true. I had pending returns and was charged 95$ for an item i had already sent in, regardless of the gift cards.
Sincerely,

*********************
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
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 followed directions to send back an item and was charged 213$. I also never was refunded my 450$ for the returned purchase. The seller claims I sent it to a different seller. But I followed there return label.
Business Response
Date: 12/19/2023
Hello *******,

I'm ******** from Amazon.com. I'm writing in response to a complaint filed on your behalf by the Better Business Bureau BBB. I've provided the BBB with a copy of this message.

Im sorry to learn about the problem with your return and refund. It is certainly not what we expect our customers to go through.

I have reviewed the complaint and account but, could not find any details related to the order.

I request you to include the order number in your response to this email.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact us directly by replying to *********************************************** if we can be of further assistance.

Regards ,

Srilaxmi
Amazon.com
***********************************

Business Response
Date: 12/24/2023
Hello,
We have reviewed return tracking information provided by customer and we are unable to ***** the claim as order was not returned to address provided by seller.
Return tracking information shows that item was returned to "**********, ** **" while seller provided a different return address.

Sincerely,
A to Z Guarantee Team
Customer Answer
Date: 12/26/2023

Complaint: 21026962

I am rejecting this response because:

Sincerely,

*******************************
where would I get this return address unless it was on my order. This is not resolving the issue. If you know where the item is, then why arent someone contacting them to send it back?
Customer Answer
Date: 12/27/2023
I just left *** on ************ in *********** and they admitted to sending the package to the wrong person. The manager wont be there until tomorrow 12-28-2023
Customer Answer
Date: 12/28/2023
Ups receipt
the packages were delivered to judi
according to these receipts
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
Type:Delivery Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
On December 15, 2023, I placed and order(ORDER # ***-6954420-4726625) for the xZIHNIC Bluetooth Headphones Over-Ear, Foldable Wireless and Wired Stereo Headset Micro SD/TF, FM for Cell Phone,PC,Soft Earmuffs &Light Weight for Prolonged Wearing(Rose Gold). The order was -$33.48 with same day shipping. In the order directions, I specifically asked for the order to be placed in the Amazon lockers which are located on my Apartment complex property.When I tracked the order (Tracking ID: **************** , I noticed that the tracking has a photo which appeared that the item was left outside which is against my deliver instructions. The photo did not show which building my package was left, which was a cause for concern considering that there are 16 buildings that look exactly the same on this property.When I looked outside of my building door, there was no package in sight. I also walked to the 16 other buildings on why apartment complex's property, and there was no package in sight. I also checked with management to see if a neighbor had found my package. They stated that no one returned anything to them.I am requesting my full refund and Amazon has given me nothing short of trouble. I even completed the incident report twice. The driver should have followed my instructions and not left my package somewhere .
Business Response
Date: 12/19/2023
Hello ******,

I'm ******* from Amazon.com. I'm writing in response to a complaint filed on your behalf by the Better Business Bureau BBB - I've provided the BBB with a copy of this message.

Firstly, please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by this situation.

I understand you've not received your order.

We're aware that our choice of delivery services reflects on our business as a whole, and we appreciate your feedback. I've forwarded your feedback to our shipping department--I know they'll want to hear about your experience. Your comments and suggestions will help us improve our store and offer better service to our customers.

I've checked your order and see that we've issued a refund of $33.48 to your gift card balance account on December 18, 2023.

You can view your balance and usage history in Your Account here:

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

Please feel free to contact us directly by replying to *********************************************** if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,

*********************** A.
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
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.
Dear Amazon Customer Service,I hope this message finds you well. I received notification that my Amazon.com account *********************** has been closed due to alleged unauthorized access. Upon contacting your customer service team, I was informed that the reason for marking my account as fraudulent was due to a few pending transactions associated with my Amazon Store Credit Card ending **** that did not go through. I realize now that this card, which I applied for during Black Friday, was set as my default payment method for some reason. However, I have a significant credit line available on my Chase card ending in ****, which I've used frequently with Amazon in the past. My understanding was that Amazon would automatically switch to charge to another card on my profile if there is no enough credit on the original card, so I didn't pay much attention to this. I want to assure you that there has been no unauthorized behavior on my account. In fact, I have been monitoring my account on daily basis, because some of orders I placed during black Friday still remained unshipped and I was keeping track of those orders, hoping I will receive them in time. I'm extremely concerned about this situation as I have pending orders that I was eagerly looking forward to receiving before Christmas.To expedite the resolution and fix my account, I have taken the liberty of attaching photos of both my Store Credit Card and my Chase Credit Card. I have masked the *** for security purposes. Additionally, I've included my billing statement from my Chase card for your reference.Your assistance in rectifying this situation would be immensely appreciated.Kindly contact me at ********************* or ************ for any further information or clarification needed from my end. I am eagerly looking forward to your swift resolution of this issue. Hope I can help prove that me is myself ASAP!Best Regards,***************
Business Response
Date: 12/31/2023
Hello ***************,

I'm Srilaxmi from Amazon.com. I'm writing in response to a complaint filed on your behalf by the Better Business Bureau BBB. I've provided the BBB with a copy of this message.

Im sorry to learn to about the problem with your account. It is certainly not what we expect our customers to go through.

Upon reviewing the complaint and account details , I see that your account is reinstated and an email confirmation is sent to you on Saturday, December 23, 2023 with subject "Your Amazon.com account has been reinstated".

We apologize for the inconvenience this situation has caused you.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact us directly by replying to *********************************************** if we can be of further assistance.

Regards ,

Srilaxmi
Amazon.com
*****************************************;
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
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.
In Feb 2023, I placed an order and then returned all items the same month. After the returned items were delivered, I didn't receive the refund so I contacted the seller. The seller told me they would inspect the returned item and then issue the refund. Later sometimes, I received the refund, which indicates that the seller had already inspected the items I returned.On Oct 31, 2023, after around 8 months, my Chase Prime **** card was charged an amount of $628.99. I didn't recognize this amount and never authorized any transaction for this amount. So I contacted ***** and filed a fraudulent claim.During the time ***** investigated this issue, I also contacted Amazon customer ******************** a lot of times via chat and call. On Nov 2, 2023, one of the representatives in the chat told me that transaction was due to the seller dispute and seller said I didn't return the original item. I was shocked by this ridiculous statement and told the representative that I returned all the original items and the seller has already inspected and issued the refund. Then, this representative told me someone would call me regarding this issue. I received the call from Amazon and re-explained the whole issue, and the representative on the call noted that this was a seller dispute since the returned item was damaged (I have no idea why the representatives gave me different reasons). I restated that I had returned all the original items, I didn't damage anything, and seller had conducted inspection and issued the refund. Also, it has been over 8 months since I returned the items. It doesn't make any sense that the seller can dispute this after such a long time with a ridiculous reason. This representative then told me that Amazon will investigate and send me a follow-up email within 48 hours.However, I didn't receive any follow-up email within the committed 48 hours. On Nov 6, 2023, I received an email from **************************** regarding this issue. However, in this email, the Account Specialist team noted that the seller did not receive the original item so I was charged for $888.75. I have no idea why the reason again switched back to the first reason I was told, and why the amount referred in the email is different from what I reported. In addition, I believe that the Account Specialist team never investigated the whole situation as I mentioned several times in the chat and call that I had returned everything, the seller inspected everything, and it has been over 8 months after I returned. I replied the email and reexplained the entire situation again. Then, I didn't receive any response.I then contacted Amazon customer ******************** via chat a lot of times after I sent the response. Finally, one of the representatives told me that I need to contacted Amazon ****** since this seller's account is in Amazon ******. So I contacted Amazon ****** customer ******************** via chat and the representatives said Amazon would issue the refund. I saw a reversed transaction on my Chase account so I thought ********************** refunded me, and this case was closed. However, until today I just realized that it was not never closed, and Amazon never refunded me. On Nov 18, 2023, I received another email from chargeback-****************************** saying that my Amazon account was put on hold because of the dispute I filed with the card issuer. I replied the email, explained the situation again (with the incorrect thought that Amazon already refunded me), and asked for the release of my account. Then I got the response from another email address cb-***************************** saying that they're investigating and asked me to contact card issuer to close the dispute if needed.Until Dec 8, 2023, my Amazon account was still on hold. So I contacted ***** and I was told some surprising news. First, Amazon never refunded me; the reversed credit I saw in my bank account was initiated by *****, not Amazon. Second, until now, Amazon hasn't provided any documentation to Chase regarding the dispute, even though I had previously reached out to Amazon thousands of times and provided the entire situation I investigated myself; so there's literally no update on this dispute. Third, after I explained the situation to *****, the staff there noted that this is a dispute with seller instead of fraud activity, so they would remove the fraudulent tag on this transaction; also, they would remove the credit they initiated so this amount of $628.99 would be posted to my account and I had to pay for it or contact Amazon to refund. I sent an email again to cb-***************************** and account-****************************** today and called Amazon customer ******************** and accounts team again. They said I can only contact amazon Account Specialist team via email.Today (Dec 18, 2023), my bank sent me the letter saying that they'll rebill me for this amount.
Customer Answer
Date: 12/20/2023
I contacted Amazon again on Dec 18, 2023 and after a lot of rounds of transfer, one of the associates finally helped escalate and submitted a case with the number A1H82KL865H3ZT and she told me the follow up would be within 7 days maximum.
I also contacted seller on Amazon on Dec 20 and the seller said their system is refreshed every 60 days and they dont have any records now. The seller also said the return was handled by their return department; the return department provided pictures and notified Amazon and its Amazons decision to charge me the restocking fee. However, they cant provide any records because this is an order over 6 months old.
I also spent another meaningless one hour with Amazon customer ******************** and the only solution the associate provided was to wait for Amazons Account Specialist team to investigate. However, I replied to the Account Specialist teams 11/18 email and followed up several times but didnt get any responses since then. And my bank already closed the dispute; I have no idea what the Account Specialist team is doing.

Again, I returned the original items directly after I opened the package and checked. The seller said they would inspected first and then issued the refund. If they issued the refund at first, they did the inspection. I dont recognize any damages the seller reported after they issued the refund. I also dont accept any recharge after 8 months of the initial purchase and return.
Business Response
Date: 01/03/2024
Hello,
We received your email about order 111-8595483-2400268. We have researched this matter and confirmed that the dispute in question has been resolved between Amazon.com and the customer's card issuer. Therefore, we will not be able to reimburse the customer. Please contact the card issuer for more information about reimbursement for this purchase.
In the future, file an A-to-z Guarantee claim to resolve any issues related to Amazon Marketplace purchases before contacting your card issuer.
We sent a confirmation to the customer's registered email address on **********.
Sincerely,
********
Amazon.com
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Customer Answer
Date: 01/03/2024

Complaint: 21026886

I am rejecting this response because:
1. The Account Specialist team didnt provided me any updates or any investigation details. This response was a template response, a direct copy paste response. Ive received two exactly same response from Amazon. The Account Specialist didnt provide any relevant details. Im not sure why it is so hard for your team to provide some details, for example, what is this charge; whether this has been refunded; what is the resolution between the bank. How would I reach out to my bank without any details or reference?
2. After thousands of conversations with customer ******************** team, some associates finally told me this chargeback has been cancelled and provided me the confirmation email as well as refund id, etc. But i havent received the refund. I dont understand why Account Specialist cant provide these details directly or provide the updates to facilitate the conversation but kept using the template responses. The customer service team at least provided the date or details.
3. I didnt get any refund so Ive contacted my bank. The bank said they didnt get any refund or any instructions from Amazon. When I reached back to Account Specialist, I was still provided with this template response. What is the Account Specialist team job? Only copy pasting the response?
4. The customer ******************** team helped me opened a ticket today Jan 3, **** to track for my refund as my bank never get the instruction. Please provide the updates on the refund.

Sincerely,

***********************
Customer Answer
Date: 01/05/2024
Hi, Im not sure why BBB close this matter as the Company didnt address any issue in my complaint. The answer they sent is simply a copy paste template. Ive got the exact same answer several times. They didnt address anything. Please reopen this or Ill refill a claim
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
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 November 14, 2023 I placed the **************************** at Amazon for some items (wire padlocks), the purchase was done using my Amazon Credit Card. After the purchase was made I was informed that the items were not the ones I wanted so I was told to return them and place a new order for the correct ones. I placed the correct items on November 16, 2023 and started the return of the wrong padlocks.Time passed and I checked my credit card to see if the funds were put back on my credit card and nothing showed. After a while I started to worry and called Amazon customer service to see what happened to my refund.To my surprise the customer service representative informed me that my refund was already processed as a Gift Card and not as a Credit Card credit, the original form of payment.So I informed the customer service representative that I wanted the refund on my credit card since it was the original form of payment and that I had to pay the credit card.Then I was informed that it was not possible since I unknowingly had placed two purchases on the Gift Card, since now, that balance was used as a primary means of payment on my account, all of this without my consent.I informed the customer service representative that I wanted the money back into my credit card, and was told that the only way to do that was to return the two purchases and get the funds back into the Gift Card to return to the original refund amount of $378.88.I proceeded to make the returns and finally on December 17, 2023 the last purchase amount was back on the Gift Card.I then called Amazon on Monday 18, 2023 to inform them that I wanted the amount of the Gift Card back on my Credit Card. And was informed that it was not possible since it was used. I asked to talk to a manager and the manager, *******, again informed me that, even though she understood the problem she could not put the funds back into my credit card. I let her know that did not solve the problem at all.
Business Response
Date: 12/19/2023
Hello ******,

I'm ******* from Amazon.com. I'm writing in response to a complaint filed on your behalf by the Better Business Bureau BBB - I've provided the BBB with a copy of this message.
I apologize for the inconvenience that you've experienced in this case.
I've checked your order and see that we've issued a refund of $378.88 to your gift card balance. Also, I see you've used partial amount from your gift card balance to place another order on your account. As partial amount has been already used, we're unable to refund it to your card.

You can view your balance and usage history in Your Account here:

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

Please feel free to contact us directly by replying to *********************************************** if we can be of further assistance.

Regards,

*********************** A.
Customer Answer
Date: 12/27/2023
Complaint ID: ********
This issue has not been resolved. Amazon contacted me through *********************** A. just to inform me that they cannot refund the funds to my Credit Card, which is unacceptable.
I purchased the items using my credit card and they issue the refund as a Gift Card which I did not authorize nor asked for. And then they changed my primary payment method from my credit card to the Gift Card, so I did not realize that I was using the Gift Card with my other orders. When I complained about the funds returned to my account at first they told me that they needed the Gift Card funds complete, so I returned the items purchased using the Gift Card, when the funds were finally back in the Gift Card, they told me it was not possible to return them to my Credit Card since they had been used.
Amazon clearly wants to force me to use my funds to make purchases with them, this is unacceptable. I have to pay twice for something I returned and that I no longer have.
I need the funds back into my Credit Card, I do not want a Gift Card.
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
Status:
AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
Resolved:
The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
Unresolved:
The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
Answered:
The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
Unanswered:
The business failed to respond to the dispute.
Unpursuable:
BBB is unable to locate the business.
Hello BBB Investigators.Working with Amazon is like talking to a brick wall. *** explained very clearly to multiple departments that I cannot provide an invoice for ISBN **********. I have had ONE customer complaint about a book. This book specifically. Out of thousands of listings and years of selling, Amazon has picked this one unhappy buyer as the hill they are willing to make a stand on. They are now preventing me from selling any books at all. Does my track record mean nothing?I sell USED books. Those books are purchased from Goodwill. This is an extremely common source of inventory for used booksellers. Ive provided my receipts and proof of payment to prove I did make these purchases. The Problem: Goodwill doesnt provide itemized invoices. Therefore, ISBN ********** is not on the receipt. Surely Amazon knows this but still ignores my pleas with a demand for this specific book. I pride myself on my extensive authentication and grading process. I even provided a copy of my SOP so Amazon will KNOW I have done everything an individual can do to prevent selling a counterfeit used book. In all seriousness, who would deliberately sell a fake used book? This order only profited me $2.00. That would be a lot of effort for very little return.Can you help me?
Business Response
Date: 12/21/2023
Hello,
We have reviewed your appeal and we sent an email to your seller account with resolution on 12/21/2023.
Sincerely,

********************* and Prevention (EMP)
Trustworthy Shopping Experience
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2023
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 ordered an Insta 360X3 (ORDER # ***-1757338-5086639), and made a return on 11/20/23. So basically amazon had the item since 11/20/23 for almost a month without refund. Now Amazon demand my ID for refund due to abnormal acitivity. what is abnormal activity? Amazon should immediately suspend my account if there is abnormal activity, instead i can still make orders through amazon account. According to amazon own website, the returned item may be lost (see attachment) so amazon, stop asking my ID for refund because you should NEVER asking ID for any refund!!!!!! It's illegal. I will report this to Washington state atterny general office for this matter!!!
Business Response
Date: 12/20/2023
Hello,

I'm Prashanth from Amazon.com. I'm writing in response to a complaint filed on your behalf by the Better Business Bureau BBB - I've provided the BBB with a copy of this message.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience you've experienced with regards to order 112-1757338-5086639.

After careful review, we see the information communicated by our team is correct. For certain orders, our specialist team requires a government issued identity proof to investigate the order in question. Please be rest assured that any information you provided is handled according to our Privacy policy.

All personal information that you provide will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice. To review our Privacy Notice, go to "Amazon and Your Personal Information":
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Once you have submitted your information through the secure customer portal, it will take us 3 business days to determine an outcome. At that point, you can contact us to learn the outcome of the investigation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this regard.

Please feel free to contact us directly by replying to *********************************************** if we can be of further assistance.
Regards,
*********
Customer Answer
Date: 12/20/2023

Complaint: 21026733

I am rejecting this response because:

Sincerely,

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

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