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I have a debit that was taken out of my bank account without ever purchasing your software. How a company can take money from me without my permission raises the question, how did you get access to my account in the first place? Please refund my $99.99 immediately!

Sincerely,

Amanda evans

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Mar 20, 2013 1:18 pm EDT

I don't even kow how they could take money from my checking acct in the first place, I never purchased their prodcuts! I am infuriated by this! From what I've read it is going to be a battle to get my money back. I feel violated of my privacy and am concerned with identity theft at this point.

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Just my luck
elmore, US
Mar 19, 2013 8:25 pm EDT
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I purchased there product .Web site offers refund, WELL... just try to get a refund and no I'm not happy not with there dog tail chasing merry go round the bush tactics .

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Tracie Schoch
Pekin, US
Sep 20, 2013 9:11 pm EDT
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I not happy ay all when I told them I had a Apple iPad i don't think I need the avast they said oh yes all Apple iPad need them I was worried but did it so right after getting off the phone with them I called apple they said no no get it off now you don't Avery need avast never so I called them back to get my money back and all I get is the run around so still today no money they took $ 31.86 from me I am on social security disability because I am going die I am only 50 with a 16 yrs old so the money I get don't go far with my meds I gotta buy so that company should feel bad thank

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Christina Vella
US
Mar 18, 2018 12:48 pm EDT

I feel so sorry for you.I too was scammed 49.99 for nothing and Im also on disability and totally infuriated!

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Bugpuddincup
US
May 25, 2018 6:02 am EDT

They just took $52 out of my account putting me in the negative (currently seeking employment) and have yet to return it. I'm now $-80 which is awesome when you have no money coming in..

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Anthony Fairconeture
Orlando, US
Oct 11, 2013 11:34 am EDT
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i did not purchase anything from this company and i dont even know who it is. please refund all of my monies immediately. i dont have money to give away.

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Teresa Shinaver
Empire, US
Nov 07, 2014 3:21 am EST

I have been trying to get a refund from AVAST for months now... I just keep getting the run around, I have been told by the tech team that they don't even have a phone number for AVASTs Corporate Office. I Purchased over 100.00 of AVAST products and they do not run on my computer. Tech support could not get it to run as well. They told me to put a ticket order in for the refund, I did that twice to no avail, , , no one has tried to contact me at all... I'm so upset I don't know what to do... I feel like I've been robbed! Can someone give me any advise? thanks Teresa in Empire CA.

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mary kenan
Beulaville, US
Apr 01, 2015 6:27 am EDT

was chardged for 32.09 did not authorize want the 32.09 refuned back to my account asap

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micky barry
GB
Aug 21, 2015 4:28 am EDT

Applied for avast grimefighter but did not activate it because of problems with it do not want it or need it i cannot get a refund keep getting the runaround from them be very careful of avast read the complaints befor you buy!

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Rémy Corriveau
US
Aug 30, 2015 3:57 pm EDT

J'aI recu mon relevé de compte de Master Card pour le mois d'aout. J'y ai retrouvé un montant de 49.99$ en provenance de DR*AVAST SOFTW SHANNON.CO. Je n'ai jamais postulé pour etre abonné à cette protection. J'ai Avast Anti-Virus gratuit, et le 13 aout, je me suis abonné à Avast Nexway. Quant à DR*AVAST SOFTW, je ne connais meme son existence! Et je n'ai jamais recu de courriel comme quoi je m'Étais abonné à ce Je ne sais quoi! Je vous prierais de corriger cet erreur, et de me créditer le montant de $49.99. Si quelqu'un de votre compagnie m'a abonné par erreur, sachez que je ne veux pas de ce produit et si j'y suis abonné, veuillez l'annuler au plus tot! J'ai appelé Master Card, et si message ne suffit pas, on m' a proposé de faire une plainte pour fraude. Comme je ne crois pas à une fraude, je vous demanderais de réparer le tout! Dans tous ms courriels du mois, je n'ai recu aucun avis de renouvellement automatique! J'en conclus que je n'ai jamais été abonné à un produit dont je ne connais meme pas l'existence! Espérant une réponse favorable à ma demande, je demeure un fidèle D'AVAST aux produit auxquels je suis abonnés ainsi qu'aux produits gratuits. Sur ce, je signe: Rémy Corriveau, Sherbrooke, Canada. Courriel: remy4321@videotron. ca

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Rémy Corriveau
US
Aug 30, 2015 4:05 pm EDT

Dommage que cet incident arrive! j'ai toujours été pleinement satisfait d'Avast et ses services! Rémy Corriveau

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Doran Mauck
US
Dec 04, 2015 7:53 pm EST

My 12 month contract rolled over and I was billed $47.00 for a renewal fee, but your company did not renewal Avast on my computer. I had paid $170.00 for 1 year of tec. support. and called them but the guy I had from India got in my computer and shut off my fire wall because I would not pay another $300.00. since then I called Tec. support for Avast 4 or 5 times and was on the phone for over 6 hrs. and 3 other Tec. support people could not fix my computer. I want a Full Refund for my renewal payment that was deducted from my bank account, That I did not get. And a refund for the $170.00 for Tec. support for 12 mts. Because no one could help me turn back on my Avast protection. And Because your rep. from India screwed my computer all up because I wouldn't pay an additional $300.00 to his scam. I'm fed up and I'm prepared to obtain a Lawyer over this matter. Fill free to call me at [protected] if you must Doran Mauck 801 smith ave Hohenwald TN. 38462

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Doran Mauck
US
Dec 04, 2015 7:58 pm EST

I want a full refund for both Tec. support $170.00 and the renewal fee $47.00 you deducted from my bank account for Avast security I never received.

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Nelli J
AU
Dec 06, 2016 2:01 am EST
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i'm absolutely disgusted that AVAST do not have a 'Contactable Phone number ... that works!" for their Corporate Office so as to deal with these complaints... some seem fraudulant in taking fees from Customers either without their full knowledge or them not providing the product or providing a working product. There should be a Help Team at Avast that deals with these many complaints. I have also been billed twice and an increased annual amount without being notified. This was not done before. I also have problems getting in touch with AVAST via telephone. Get your act together AVAST stop being evasive, help your customers also... and not only take their money .. or you'll lose customers!

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Domenico Minorchio
US
Dec 20, 2016 10:58 pm EST

Well after reading all above complains I too have had a popup on my screen and like every one else I got caught, after clicking and paid with Paypal a window opened up saying that the problem had been fixed. Note the name that I paid the money to is DRYAVAST not Avast, so now I tend to believe that we all got caught and we are wasting our time trying. if anyone has any other thoughts please let me know. thank you
email (dminorchio@gmail.com)

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Charles Lee Waldrup
US
Jan 09, 2017 7:39 am EST

I tried to write a longer email but got cut off. In short, I was scammed. Can we all file a class action lawsuit against AVAST? Lee Waldrup. waldrupcharles2@gmail.com.

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Charles Lee Waldrup
US
Jan 09, 2017 7:40 am EST

I called my VISA Regions Bank to check on a certain merchandise charge, unrelated to AVAST, and straightened that out. Then, I was told I owed $64.19 from AVAST. I did order, last year, extra security from AVAST but since then another security system was installed and AVAST removed. I could never get someone at AVAST to respond when I tried to cancel AVAST. I was never notified that I was to be charged again for the AVAST security system by email or any other notification. I have not paid the $64.19 yet but will be charged late fee of $37.00 if VISA is not paid in about 10 days. I do not want AVAST system or to be charged for it. Since there are so many others having this problem, can we all get an attorney firm as class action against this company?

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PaytonRae
US
Dec 14, 2017 4:02 pm EST
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I too just saw a charge to my debit card from Avast for 59.99, so I called the bank, they closed that debit card number right away and I will receive a fraud from to fill out, and a new debit card in 5 to 7 days.

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sandra Tankersley
US
Feb 05, 2017 7:47 pm EST

Cancelled Avast on January 21st 2017. Never received confirmation but was notified today that subscription was renewed. I DO NOT want this program and want a refund immediately. my order number is [protected] pass word GgM5h1
Sincerely SandraTankersley.
P.S. I also recancelled my subscription today

sincerelyassword GgM5h1

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Lambiek
NL
May 08, 2017 1:12 am EDT
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All I see here are people who don't know how things are working.
When purchasing one of the avast products, you do not buy the product but take a subscription.
By default the auto-renewal (aka continues protection) is enabled or disabled.
This depends on the country you are in (has to do with different laws)
If the auto-renewal is enabled, you will automatically charged when your current subscription is about to end.
avast send 3(!) mails to inform you that it is about to happen so you will have enough time to cancel the auto-renewal.

More information can be found here > https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB24

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Paul Pifer
US
May 31, 2017 10:36 am EDT

refund my $106.47

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Paul Pifer
US
May 31, 2017 10:37 am EDT

am not into Bull [censor] return my refunds $106.00

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Ductran
US
May 13, 2018 4:01 pm EDT

I do not want to renew for this year . Please refund the money . thank you.

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Raihan Yomni
US
Jul 16, 2018 7:15 pm EDT

I have a debit that was taken out of my BNI credit card IDR 270.000 on June, 26, 2018 without ever purchasing your software. On the list I have to pay to Shannon, Co, IE for DRI'AVAST soft. Please refund the money. Thank you.

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marshall covey
US
Jul 19, 2018 2:38 pm EDT
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$149.43 was chard to my credit card 06/19 and 07/12 that I did not order I want my money back marshall covey

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Cherie Holmes
US
Nov 04, 2018 8:13 am EST

This is not a complaint, but a compliment. I have had several Avast products over the last few years which I have been very happy with. But when a debit came off my bank account the other day for one of those products, I had to wonder. I called Avast and it turns out it was an automatic renewal on something that I had ordered last year. But the cost was a little bit more than I was comfortable with. So I called for the refund and to cancel that auto renewal. I was helped by a very nice young lady and within minutes she had it all taken care of..no problem or questions whatsoever. Good job Avast..I was impressed. Thank you.

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Emaan Muhammad Javed
US
Apr 28, 2019 12:28 pm EDT

How did u do it plz tell

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wanjoyo setiawan
US
May 27, 2019 3:34 am EDT

wanjoyo setiawan 27 th of Mei 2019

I have a debit that was taken out of my BNI Credit card IDR 360 000 on april 14 2019 and IDR 270.000 on april 29 2019 with out ever purchasing your software, on the list i have to pay to Shannon.co.IE for Dri* avast software, i did'nt order Dri*avast software. Please refund my money back.Thank you

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Ruban William
US
Jul 05, 2019 7:37 am EDT

This happened to me today on 5 th July 2019 some dri.avast software company have debited ₹1184)from my HDFC credit card. I have immediately made a complaint to bank they said they would block the card and I may get a new one within a week.but while my asking about the undoing of my payment for dri.avast software they said that they ll book a fraud complaint and wait and see the refunding process.

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gautam clive kailey
US
Sep 23, 2019 1:38 pm EDT

Can Someone help me with this. I got charged by Dri*avast Software thru Digital River but I did not order anything. I got no Order ID. No avast Account and did not subscribed to any avast subscription. How can I cancel whatever this is? I do not wanna be charged for something I did not want. Thanks a bunch in Advance. How can you take money from my account. you have to refund my money soon as possibe and please refund my money.

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Val Hobson
US
Nov 07, 2019 12:01 pm EST

I did not purchase their soft ware but have been charged 69.99. Which has been taken out of my account. would like a refund as soon as possible. I don't even know what Dri Avast Software is. please help me with this. I am a senior and don't have that kind of money. Thanking you in advance,

joy hobson
pocatello, id

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Eliott Desruisseaux
CA
Dec 24, 2019 2:32 pm EST
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Eliott Desruisseaux
I contact DIR*Avast Software for announcing that I don't want renew the services pre-invoiced on my account Master Card Echo in Bank of Canada 1)- the 2019, 11st November ($ 49.99) ; 2)- the 2019, 24th November ( $79.99) ; 3)- the 2019, 29th November ($ 39.99) for the next periode. Please refund these amounts . Note send to DIR*Avast many times. I hope that DIR*Avast Software keep this and make the return quickly.
Best regards,
eliott.desruisseaux@yahoo.com

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Louvenia Hellems
US
Mar 17, 2020 9:55 am EDT

I got hit also for $64.94 and they want you to pay a dollar to talk to a tech what kind of a business is this now you have to pay the tech.

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Yana Ivanova
US
Apr 10, 2020 11:59 am EDT

I never purchased your service or product. From where you have my credit card number? How this is even possible? I feel violated of my privacy and am concerned with identity theft at this point.
Return my money back I am going to contact my lawyer. You are thieves.

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pushpakumara
NZ
Jul 04, 2020 4:08 am EDT
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I never purchased anything. you guys got 63.24$ from my account. please sent me my money back.

Sureshcicseed@gmail.com

Please reply me.

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Yaeko Masuyama
US
Jul 10, 2020 6:44 am EDT

I just received Barclay card statement and found Dri Avast soft ware was charged £44.99 ! I did not order this and I do not need anything as I am not using my computer any more. I have no communication about this charge, it’s out of blue. Is this scam? I am worried why they got my account number without my permission will report my Bank

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Wafaa Mahmoud
US
Jan 02, 2021 3:58 am EST

WAFAA MAHMOUD
I did not purchase their soft ware but have been charged 69.99. Which has been taken out of my account. would like a refund as soon as possible. I don't even know what Dri Avast Software is. please help me with this. I don't have that kind of money. Thanking you in advance,

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Carole Hagen
US
Mar 03, 2021 9:26 am EST

I never bought your software. Yet you guys took 64.71 from my account. Please refund it back.
Carole Hagen

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Carole Hagen
US
Mar 03, 2021 9:28 am EST

I never got your software. You sill took 64.71 from my account, please refund the money
back into my account.
Carole Hagen

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tempus83
Bromley, England, Greater London, GB
Mar 04, 2021 10:13 am EST

I have cancelled my yearly payment to Avast several time through PayPal. The account has been reinstated without my knowledge or permission . I have been billed for £44.99. I Haven't used Avast for at least two years. I have not activated the software as I don't have any use for Avast and do not use it. The account has once again been cancelled and the cancellation recorded.
I would therefore request a full refund of £44.99.

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Cory Nelson
Jasper, US
Mar 30, 2021 5:26 pm EDT

YOU NEED TO REFUND MY $49.68 BACK TO MY AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY THE TRANSACTION ID# IS LFK80C64J5 I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THIS TRANSACTION NOR WOULD I GIVE YOU AUTHORIZATION MY PHONE NUMBEDR IS [protected] YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO DO THIS AND THEN I WILL CONTACT MY ATTORNEY AND FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR FRAUD AND NOTIFY MY BANK TO ALSO GO AFTER YOU FOR FRAUD! AND MAKING TRANSACTIONS ON OTHER PEOPLES ACCOUNT'S AS WELL.. THAT NEVER GAVE/GIVEN YOU AUTHORIZATION TO DO SO. BECAUSE I SEE HERE THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME! AND I ALSO LIKE HOW YOUR PHONE RINGS 1 TIME THEN GOES RIGHT TO A BUSY SINGNAL!

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aletta van niekerk
PRETORIA, ZA
Jun 23, 2021 2:46 pm EDT
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YOU NEED TO REFUND MY ZAR 399.00 BACK TO MY FNB BANK ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY THE TRANSACTION ID# IS LFK80C64J5 I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THIS TRANSACTION NOR WOULD I GIVE YOU AUTHORIZATION MY PHONE NUMBER IS +27 [protected] YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO DO THIS AND THEN I WILL CONTACT MY ATTORNEY AND FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR FRAUD AND NOTIFY MY BANK TO ALSO GO AFTER YOU FOR FRAUD! AND MAKING TRANSACTIONS ON OTHER PEOPLES ACCOUNT'S AS WELL.. THAT NEVER GAVE/GIVEN YOU AUTHORIZATION TO DO SO. BECAUSE I SEE HERE THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME! AND I ALSO LIKE HOW YOUR PHONE RINGS 1 TIME THEN GOES RIGHT TO A BUSY SINGNAL!

Aletta Van Niekerk
alettavanniekerk@yahoo.com

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George Miranda
US
Aug 07, 2021 7:17 pm EDT

Hi my Name is george M. did you get your money Back from these thieves, they did me the same way.

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Allen54
US
Jan 18, 2022 8:30 pm EST
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Amount of $109.99 was deducted without knowing about so this needs to be refunded as soon as possible if it isn't it will forward to my solicitor and to the police you have my card details
hope to see it back fairly quick
cheers Allen

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Allen54
US
Jan 18, 2022 8:33 pm EST
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amount taken out with knowing the amount of 109.99 this needs to be refunded if it doesn't happen we will be notifying my solicitor and also the police as we are not happy with this
cheers Allen

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faleolo flint
US
Mar 29, 2022 4:27 pm EDT

Looks like we don't have an account with you guys but why did yous deduct from my credit card, I want my money back now you guys take it so how does my whanau survive without food to buy. This is too much money you guys taking from my account.

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