BBB complaint service is a free dispute resolution service to consumers. BBB acts as a neutral third party to assist both the consumer and the business with their communication, in the hopes a mutually acceptable resolution can be reached. There is no cost to file a complaint.

How long do BBB complaints take?

How long will the complaint process take? It depends. Generally, once a complaint is filed it is reviewed and processed by the BBB, on average, within 2 business days. Complaints are usually closed, on average, within 30 days, but can take longer depending on the progress being made.

What does BBB do with complaints?

Through the complaint process, our counsellors do the following: review the complaint to make sure it is something the BBB can help with, forward correspondence provided by each party to the opposing party, offer suggestions about how each party can move the complaint towards resolution, offer alternative dispute

What does the BBB do with complaints?

Through the complaint process, our counsellors do the following: review the complaint to make sure it is something the BBB can help with, forward correspondence provided by each party to the opposing party, offer suggestions about how each party can move the complaint towards resolution, offer alternative dispute

Can you insist on a refund?

Under consumer law, if a product or service breaks, is not fit for purpose or does not do what the seller or advertisement said it would do, you can ask for a repair, replacement or refund. For products bought in a shop, you do not have a legal right to a refund because you change your mind.

Can companies refuse to give a refund?

Can a Store Refuse to Give a Refund According to Federal Law? There are no federal laws that require a merchant to refund money unless the product they sell turns out to be defective, despite the federal consumer protection regulation enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).