I got duped into signing up for Wavee.com which I now believe is a scam
I got duped into signing up for Wavee.com which I now believe is a scam.
I signed up at 632 AM. After spending 3 or 4 mins on the site and reviewing the news video clip that promoted the service, I decided to sign up. I filled out a form which asked for credit card information. There was no mention of a total and i expected to be taken to a confirmation page, but instead i was charged $179 dollars. On the thank-you page was a link to a chat service for billing. I started the chat. After a few mins of waiting, the chatter came on to say effectively–no refunds. She quickly sent me to a link that showed the supposed site I had just seen and agreed to…when clicking on the link it closed the chat session, so i began another. here is that second chat which lasted over 20 mins:
You are now chatting with ‘Dorothy at Wavee.com’
you: i was just chatting with someone and my window accidentally closed when i opened the link she sent me
you: should i begin again?
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Kindly hold for a moment.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: The price is listed in 4 different locations (including underlined and bold) as well as the Order Summary. It is the consumer’s responsibility to read the page carefully before entering credit card information.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Unfortunately, due to the fact that this is a special promotional offer and we state clearly that the credits are non-refundable, there is nothing I can do.
you: are you saying that i need to charge back?
Dorothy at Wavee.com: We invite you to take just a few minutes to watch this short DEMO video. Please CLICK HERE to familiarize yourself with our patent-pending technology and cutting-edge platform which will enable you to save up to 98% off on the hottest products.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: However, since you are a valued customer, we can make a 1 time exception. We’re so confident that you will win on Wavee, that if you use all of your credits, and you still don’t win an item — we would be happy to grant a partial refund.
you: i’ll wait for you to respond while i blog about this
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Certainly, I can help you with that. Typically we do not allow for refunds under these circumstances, as the price is very clearly disclosed. It is the consumer’s responsibility to read the page carefully before entering credit card information. However, I will see if I can get Manager approval to make a 1 time exception and offer you a 25% refund.
you: LOL. i’m not interested in 25%. i’ll charge back
you: i do not believe that you disclosed this amount and there was no meeting of the minds making this as invalid contract. i want 100% of my money back or i’ll charge back and file public and administrative complaints
Dorothy at Wavee.com: I will gladly provide you with this simple refund form for you to complete as it is required by our bank in order for us to issue your refund. Please CLICK HERE to get a refund.
you: MAIL!!! MAIL IT IN! WHAT A SCAM. YOU DON’T NEED ME TO MAIL THE FORM. STOP TRYING TO AVOID THE REFUND!
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Kindly hold for a moment.
you: MY INFO IS xxxxxxxx . YOU DON’T NEED MORE THAN THAT TO ISSUE A REFUND
you: still there? this can’t be difficult i’m sure you get this complaints all the time.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: No, we actually don’t.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Is there anything else I can help you with?
you: what was i hold for?
you: YES! I WOULD LIKE A REFUND NOW!
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Like most Retail Stores, we too require your original signature in order to process any refund through our Bank. As I have previously stated, the price is very clearly disclosed and we typically do not allow for refunds under these circumstances. Once again, please CLICK HERE to follow the easy steps necessary to ensure you receive your refund.
you: WHAT!
Dorothy at Wavee.com: www.wavee.com/access/refund
you: REFUNDS ARE ISSUE ALL THE TIME ON THE INTERNET WITHOUT ORGINAL RECEIPTS
you: THIS IS A SCAM
you: THE PRICE WAS NOT CLEARLY STATED
Dorothy at Wavee.com: To skip filling out the entire form, please write BR894 at the top and sign the form. This will allow us to process your refund faster.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: The price was clearly listed four times sir.
you: HOW DO I AVOID FILLING OUT THE FORM AND MAILING. I WANT A REFUND TODAY!
Dorothy at Wavee.com: http://www.wavee.com/access/screenshot
you: GIVEN THAT MY “PURCHASE” WAS LESS THAN 10 MINS AGO THAT SEEMS REASONABLE
you: YOU HAVE THAT HANDY BECAUSE PEOPLE SAY THIS ALL THE TIME. I DON’T BELEIVE THAT IS THE SAME SCREEN THAT I SAW AND WITH DYNAMIC LANDING PAGES YOU DON’T KNOW THAT EITHER
you: I WANT MY MONEY BACK NOW
Dorothy at Wavee.com: I assure you that you will get a 100% refund. The form will take you less than one minute to fill out. Once you have done so, your refund will be processed right away. It is the same payment page you saw but we want all customers to be happy.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Is there anything else I can help you with?
you: so there is an online form?
you: not the orignal that called for MAILING IT IN, which wouldn’t provide a refund “once i’ve done so.”
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Unfortunately, like most Retail Stores, without this form and an original signature, I am unable to refund you.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: To skip filling out the entire form, please write this code xxxxx at the top and sign the form. This will allow us to process your refund faster.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Is there anything else I can help you with?
you: this is a joke, a scam, a deception, and a lie.
you: i’ll send it in a start filing the complaints.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Please sir, it will take you less time than it took you to register for the site. To skip filling out the entire form, please write xxxx at the top and sign the form. This will allow us to process your refund faster.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Is there anything else I can help you with?
you: I’LL KEEP SAYING IT. I WANT MY MONEY BACK NOW!
Dorothy at Wavee.com: If it is easier for you, I will send you the PDF refund right now to
[email protected].
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Are you there?
you: yes
you: OK
you: sorry i was blogging
you: please send it to my gmail and i’ll return it now
you: where would you like me to email it?
Dorothy at Wavee.com: One moment while I send the form. You can return it to
[email protected].
you: ok
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Is there anything else I can help you with?
you: LOL. THE PDF IS THE SAME AS ON YOUR WEB SITE AND THE FIELDS ARE NOT EDITABLE. YOU MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DO WITHOUT IMAGE EDITING OR ADDING LAYERS.
you: maybe you sent the wrong one?
you: or maybe since you’re asking for all the same info you can just issue a refund.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Please print the form, fill it out, scan the form, and send it to us.
you: go straight into the merchant account terminal and void the transaction…
you: SCAN? MAIL? HOW MUCH MORE DIFFICULT CAN YOU MAKE IT. JUST ISSUE THE REFUND!
Dorothy at Wavee.com: We apologize for the inconvenience. There was clearly some confusion with this purchase. We do not want to see our customers unhappy. We will issue a refund to the credit card it was purchased from. The refund will be processed and you can expect to see your credit within 5-7 business days.
you: judging by the evolution of this chat session and deceptive nature of your website my happiness is not on your priorities. don’t add to the lies. at least the first few lies make you money.
you: btw, do you have a name or number i can reference in the future?
you: still there?
Dorothy at Wavee.com: You can call customer support at 1-888-98Wavee begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-98Wavee end_of_the_skype_highlighting ask for Dorthy.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Is there anything else I can help you with?
you: i meant to reference in my credit card charge back and bbb reports in “off chance” that you don’t refund my money as promised through the convenient means of mailing and scanning?
you: you personally don’t have anything other than “Dorthy”? or did you mean “Dorothy”?
Dorothy at Wavee.com: You do not need to scan in the form. We are processing your refund. You can call 1-888-98-Wavee begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-98-Wavee end_of_the_skype_highlighting if you do not get the refund within 5-7 Business days.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Is there anything else I can help you with?
you: that will do.
Dorothy at Wavee.com: Thank you for contacting Wavee LiveChat. Good-bye.