Menu
For Business Write a review File a complaint
Bizrate

Bizrate review: False Representation 10

T
Author of the review
10:37 am EST
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Featured review
This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback.

Bizrate baited me by saying I would get $100.00 if I filled out their survey. After I filled out this survey, I was switched to an offer to subscribe to four magazines "for free." But they weren't free. They were $2.00 each. And THEY WERE AUTOMATICALLY RENEWING, (at much higher prices.) I know from past experience that it is almost impossible to get this type of arrangement cancelled. Bizrate is highly unethical and I will think several times before I buy through them again.

Resolved

The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.

10 comments
Add a comment
B
B
Bizrate Customer Support
Los Angeles, US
Feb 09, 2010 4:31 pm EST
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

Dear Thoroughly,

We're sorry to hear that you disliked our $100 magazine promotion. This offer was optional and our way of thanking you for taking the time to fill out your bizrate sponsored customer satisfaction survey. The terms of the offer were stated upfront in the introduction before you began your review, and again before you submitted your review. We do not automatically enroll you into a program. If you chose to take the offer, you can cancel your subscriptions at any time during the introductory 1 year period (or any time thereafter) by contacting our partner, Synapse Connect at [protected].

Many survey respondents value this promotion. However, we apologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any further questions, or need assistance with canceling magazines, please feel free to send an email to help@bizrate.com.

Regards,

bizrate.com customer support

N
N
Norma Jones
Pratt, US
Dec 01, 2010 11:04 pm EST

Cancel my "membership in FreeShipping.com.

D
D
Donnocha
IE
May 29, 2011 11:22 am EDT

I received a email from bizrat marked urgent asking for a confirmation that I received goods ordered from dealextreme .Where did they get my email address and knowledge of the order?.Are these two sites in collusion with each other. I googled bizrate and read about their so called scam. Thankfully I did not reply to the email
Regards,
Donnocha

A
A
atale of caution
US
Dec 29, 2011 6:51 pm EST
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

bizrate/synapse in collusion for years. have been doing this scam for yearsa. scammed me december 2011. am filing a claim and a criminal conplaint.

I
I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pawtucket, US
Jun 22, 2012 11:50 pm EDT
Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Learn more

I just did a survey as well and was told four free magazines. I have checked several different websites to see if it was legit and it was not. Each magazine they would charge you and all year as well. Ignore bizrate as much as you can. They have many scam that you will not find unless you sit there and read the whole (agree to terms and condition's) page. ADVICE TO ALL... RESEARCH EVERY STORE OR ANYTHING BEFORE YOU ORDER ANYTHING EVEN (WITHOUT) YOU CREDIT CARD BECAUSE THEY CAN SEND YOU A BILL IN THE MAIL! HAPPENS TO A LOT OF PEOPLE.

Matthew F. p.s. TRUST MEEEEE

M
M
Martial Gemme
Sorel-Tracy, CA
Nov 12, 2012 2:58 pm EST

I have tried to get some wine and the offer is only good for USA, why do you badder to show CANADIANS with this offer Martial Gemme
gemmem@bell.net

C
C
Cinnamonbun
Bundoora, AU
Nov 18, 2012 1:14 pm EST

I am from Melbourne Australia. I took the survey after purchasing from StrawberryNet.com. A window popped up promising a $100 value gift just for taking the survey. It was offered from Bizrate surveys in conjunction with Magazine Outlet. It was only after taking the survey that I realised the magazines promised through Magazine Outlet was only available to U.S residents. I am surprised that quality brands such as Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire and Women's Health ( the four gifts I had chosen), would be involved with something like this. Very dissapointing and no joy for Australians.
Cinnamonbun

T
T
testy
Rockledge, US
Nov 10, 2014 6:13 am EST

I am thorough upset with 'Bizrate'. I cannot search the web because of the pop up from you. I do not do surveys. Stop this from coming to my computer. I did not ask for your services.

Signed,

Thoroughly disturbed

S
S
sandragr
US
Nov 11, 2017 12:37 pm EST

Screw you Bizrate and your illegal scams!

K
K
Kathryn Burson
US
May 22, 2018 11:32 am EDT

Complain and turn them over to the credit card fraud department. Complain to the magazines. Make them responsible. Nothing is EVER free.

More Bizrate reviews & complaints

Bizrate - missrepresentation 3
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Bizrate - automatic renewal of mag subscriptions 3
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
Bizrate - falxe magazine order 1
Resolved
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
  1. Bizrate Contacts

  2. Bizrate phone numbers
    +1 (310) 571-1235
    +1 (310) 571-1235
    Click up if you have successfully reached Bizrate by calling +1 (310) 571-1235 phone number 0 0 users reported that they have successfully reached Bizrate by calling +1 (310) 571-1235 phone number Click down if you have unsuccessfully reached Bizrate by calling +1 (310) 571-1235 phone number 0 0 users reported that they have UNsuccessfully reached Bizrate by calling +1 (310) 571-1235 phone number
  3. Bizrate address
    12200 W Olympic Blvd #300, Los Angeles, California, 90064-1057, United States
  4. Bizrate social media
  5. Michael
    Checked and verified by Michael This contact information is personally checked and verified by the ComplaintsBoard representative. Learn more
    Oct 30, 2024