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TotalAV TotalAV Review: Disappointing Customer Service and Compatibility Issues

I recently gave TotalAV a try, but unfortunately, it didn't work well with my preferred malware protection, Malwarebytes. I decided to request a refund after only a few hours of use. However, the process of canceling my subscription was not as smooth as I had hoped. I was passed from one agent to another, each trying to convince me to stay with TotalAV, despite my repeated requests for cancellation. It was frustrating to have my requests ignored time and time again. Eventually, they did cancel my subscription, but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth.

If this is how TotalAV handles a simple cancellation request, I can only imagine how they would handle a more serious issue. It's disappointing to see a company not prioritize their customers' needs and requests. I would advise others to avoid TotalAV and look for a more reliable and customer-focused antivirus software.

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TotalAV TotalAV Review: Overpriced and Unethical - Beware of Hidden Fees and Poor Customer Service

This company, TotalAV, is a real rip-off. They got me hooked in the first year with a discount, but then they tripled their price. I decided to cancel the service at the end of the year and found a much better service that cost me only a fraction of what TotalAV was charging. Unfortunately, even though I canceled my subscription, TotalAV still charged me. I have tried calling and emailing them ten times already, but they just ignore my requests for a refund of the $149 fee that I did not authorize. Instead, they keep sending me spam emails with sales pitches because they don't want to give me my money back. You should be very careful with this company. Their services are not that great, and they are way too expensive. Plus, they will keep charging you even if you don't want their service anymore.

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TotalAV TotalAV Review: Frustrating Experience and Ineffective Service

I recently had an experience with TotalAV that left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. I had been using their service for a few months, but on July 27th, I decided that it was no longer necessary for me to continue using it. I sent them multiple emails requesting that they cancel my subscription, but all I received in response were auto-generated emails that didn't seem to address my concerns.

Despite my repeated requests, TotalAV continued to bill me for their service. They had my PayPal information on file, and even after I won a dispute with PayPal and reported them, they still didn't cancel my subscription. To make matters worse, they even charged my debit card as a backup payment method after I had already won the dispute.

Overall, I would not recommend TotalAV to anyone. Not only did they fail to cancel my subscription when I requested it, but their service was also ineffective at protecting my iPhone. In my opinion, it's simply not worth the hassle and frustration to deal with this company.

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TotalAV TotalAV Review: Legit Antivirus and VPN or Scam Company with Identical VPN Clients?

TotalAV is a company that offers antivirus software and VPN services. However, there have been some concerns raised about the legitimacy of the company. Some people have accused TotalAV of being a scammer company that is behind several identical VPN clients.

These VPN clients include UltraVpn, SafeVPN, and PrivacyWeb. Each of these clients has a different brand name, but they are essentially the same product. This has led some people to question the motives of TotalAV and whether they are a trustworthy company.

One review of SafeVPN on TechRadar highlighted some of the concerns that people have about TotalAV. The review noted that the company's website was not very informative and that it was difficult to find information about the VPN service. The review also noted that the company's pricing was not very competitive compared to other VPN providers.

Another interesting fact about TotalAV is that in order to apply for their affiliate program, you must promote the programs using negative search terms. This means that affiliates must get their search results to come up on Google or Bing when a person searches for negative information about TotalAV. If the search results come up using positive search terms, the affiliate gets nothing.

Overall, there are some concerns about TotalAV and their various VPN clients. While the company does offer antivirus software and VPN services, it is important to do your research before signing up for any of their products. Make sure to read reviews and compare prices with other providers to ensure that you are getting the best deal possible.

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TotalAV Compensation for the cost of factory resetting my laptop and iPhone

I was under Total AV on 3/28/2023 when my identity was stolen. I want compensation for the cost of having to factory reset both my mac book air and iPhone since both were invaded.

On 3/28/23, I purchased a dog supplement from Honest Paws. I had called the company to ask questions and the woman answering said she could take my order. Because it was referred from veterinarians.org, the price was only $1.30 so I gave her my debit card # connected to my checking account. 5 hours later someone in SC (I live in NC) used my info to withdraw $800. My bank reimbursed me 8 days later. I later learned from Veridian Credit Union in Iowa that on 3/28/23, an attempt was made to apply online for a loan. Veridian shut them down and sent me a letter and paid for IDX services. After that, if I called any 800 or 888 #, someone would answer and just breathe. I started getting calls from China, The UK and Netherlands.

Desired outcome: Compensation for the cost of factory resetting my laptop and iPhone including the hiring of someone to do it, the costs of external drives to remove my data.

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TotalAV Removal from my computer by reliable source

I purchased in error, cancelled subscription. Tried to uninstall on my computer. Cannot find it as an app but still controlling my log ins for my accounts. Will not allow me to find password or anything. I am not very happy. Any help will be appreciated. Took payment from Goggle account. Looking for a way to get it totally gone.

Barbara Gnegy Doucette

[protected]@aol.com

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TotalAV Anti virus billing

PAYMENT TAKEN ON 25/5/23 OF £149.00

Kathryn Ryder, 76 Dark Lane, CV12 0JJ

email [protected]@gmail.com

You have taken the about amount from paypal who have taken it from my current account. I renewed my anti virus in April 2023 and my account states that I am covered until April 2024. Will you please credit this amount as soon as possible.

Hope to hear from you soon

Desired outcome: return of money

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TotalAV Internet security

Web security has been removed from my smartphone and I was advised this was happening but I don't understand why. I have paid a full years subscription on 01/12/2022, which I can use on multiple devices. I believe I was paying twice with monthly payments of $9.95 being paid for 5 months. I cancelled this second payment recently when I realised it was a double up. Following are all the payments I have made to TotalAV with dates. There are a couple I don't understand what they are for and have noted those that need more explanation. I have previously tried to resolve these payment but the answer was brief and useless.

Payments:

13/12/22 $ 9.95
01/12/22 $139.00
01/12/22 $ 23.00 (please explain)
14/11/22 $ 9.95
13/10/22 $ 9.95
13/09/22 $ 29.08 (please explain)
13/08/22 $ 9.95
13/07/22 $ 9.95
13/06/22 $ 2.99 (please explain)

Trish Martin

Desired outcome: If I was paying twice for the same product I would like a refund of the monthly fees paid. I need the service to be restored on my smart phone or advised how to action.An explanationn of the noted payments in the list.

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TotalAV Abuse of auto-renewing billing

Few days ago Total AV charged me with an unexpected and exorbitant amount for my automatic renewal.

Worse still, they did not send me previuos notice asking if I wanted to renew or even warning of the date and the amount they would charge.

It Total AV only want customers for one time I have no choice but to do their will and get away.

Zeus

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TotalAV Poor, inept total av product

Constantly! The total av "pop-up" is on my screen. "account error" "update details." I have tried, literally 101 times to complete the information.
It asks: "email address" next lines want "password." fill in the items requested.- result? The same windoe pops up and asks again for th same information!
Your lame excuse for not addressing the issue is further evidence of what appears to be you scam to sefraud the customers!
Latest attempts to complete your bs request to "update details" was friday april 14, 2023. Saturday april 15, 2023. And april 16, 2923 between 2:00 - 3:00 om (cst).
You got the $. Now service the account!
Really rather pathetic!

Desired outcome: Either FIX the ERROR.OR - REFUND THE PURCHASE.

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TotalAV I have had credit taken from my private bank account by TOTALAV for service I have NOT ASKED FOR and which I have not received.

On checking my Bank Account on line, I noticed a debit of £29 had been taken from my account without my authority, by TOTALAV.

At no time have I ever indicated any interest in buying this software, so this Debit is THEAFT pure and simple. I have no idea how they got my bank details to do this but intend to report this to the authorities.

From my experience, it is high time this organisation was put out of business permanently, as they are quite obviously a criminal organisation.

Desired outcome: Please refund my £29 for a service I did not ask for or received. I want nothing from you but my credit reinstated. How you got access to my bank details is extremely worrying. They used to be secure but not these days it seams.

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TotalAV Total Anti Virus Software

Total Antivirus installiert Schadsoftware (Maleware, PuP) auf den Rechner. AdwareCleaner hatte 12 Dateien mit der Schadsoftware nach der installation festgestellt. Außerdem reagierte der Pc extrem träge oder gar nicht. Nach den deinstallieren des Programms und anschließenden Scans wurde die Maleware entfernt und seitdem gab es seit Tagen keine Probleme mehr. Leider reagiert TotalAV nicht auf meine Emails, nachdem ich auf mein Widerrufsrecht und mein Geld zurück verlange. Mir ist es ein Rätsel das solche "Unternehmen" so mit den Kunden umgehen und versuchen sie abzocken. Ganz sicher werde ich in Zukunft auf solche Maschen nicht mehr reinfallen. Ich will mein Geld zurück!

Desired outcome: Geld zurück erstatten lassen

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TotalAV Repayment of current $9.95 charge

Illegal Billing
My subscription ended in 12/2022. When I clicked on renew, I was offered a discount of $29.99 for the year. I accepted and supplied bank info. My bank called the following day to confirm $159 withdrawal from this company. I told them to reject it! I called Totalav and got a representative on the phone who said I needed to pay $159 despite the information above. I emailed them and got apologies and more offers, which I refused. The last offer was for $9.95 month which I refused again and once again told them to close my account

In late January 2023 I got an email stating I hadn't loaded the program. I responded by stating my account was closed. In Fed 2023, they attempted to take $9.95 from my account and my bank reversed the charge
Today, Mar 13- there is another $9.95 charge pending. I am notifying my bank to close the current debit card as the charge is fraudulent! Avoid this company at all costs!

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TotalAV TotalAV double-billing me

I have received 2 bills confirming charges taken from my credit card, of £99-00 on 21 Jan 23 and of £119-00 taken on 21 Dec 22.

When I took this up with the TotalAV "help" chat-line I was fed sales talk. On very politely pointing out that the chat person, "Archie King", had not answered my question he terminated the chat! (but I did copy and paste the entire session as a document).

I can see (from other complaints) that I am not alone with this problem. The sudden termination of the chat immediately I requested proper answers suggests that this company knows and approves of double-charging clients.

I must now seek a refund from my credit card provider, but I hope that what I have written will be a warning for others. I have, of course cancelled my subscription to TotalAV, but I don't trust them not to pull a fast one even so, and will be watching my card statements like a hawk.

Carl

Desired outcome: Please refund, and apologise

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TotalAV Account

This is the final E/mail I am sending to you.

If nothing is done about my account I shall be taken legal advice.

You took £99.00 out of my bank account on the 3-Feb-2023 and I have sent you various E/mails asking you to sort it out which has still not been done I am still getting pop up boxes saying that my Antivirus Protection has expired and that I am not protected. Get this sorted and start my act vison from the date you active my account not the later date of the 3-Feb-2023 as I have not been covered for this time. This is the last E/mail I will send it will be a Refund and with charges

Desired outcome: Get it SORTED

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TotalAV Pop up box on my computer

You were Quick at taking £99.00 from my bank account on the3-Feb-2023 and like the other 5 E/mails I have sent you regarding this problem .

I am still getting the pop up boxes saying that my account has expired Can you please reimburse my money as I will go elsewhere and get my security as it looks as if no one in your company seems to care about your costumers.

If you do finally reinstall my account I should not have to pay for the time when my account was finally finished and the date it is reinstalled

Desired outcome: Get it solved

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Once again I have to send in to your company. I have sent in numerous E/mails to your customer services. Your company took out of my bank on he 3-Feb-2023 £99.00 I am getting lots of pop up boxes saying that I am not protected. I have now received an E/mail saying that my account has expired. Can you sort this out or will I have to go to a different company for my protection and if so will I receive a rebate for the £99.00 you have taken from my account.

Desired outcome: You reinstate my account A.S.A.P, and let me know Thanks.I am at [protected]@yahoo.com

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TotalAV I want a full refund of the $19.00, $19.00, and $39.00 charges.

TotalAv charged my credit card $19.00, $39.00, and $39.00 on January 29, 2023. I wanted coverage for my laptop running Windows 10, my Iphone, and my Ipad. The company failed to provide any service, insisting the coverage was free limited-use. They acknowledged my e-mail that requested a full refund. They have not responded. I will dispute the charge with my bank. I do not want their "protection".

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TotalAV Antivirus

I purchased this product online for $29. After I download it. I couldn't log in. I click on technical support, I follow the steps they provided to reset my password numerous of times. But was not able to login. They stated if not satisfied I can get money back Guarantee. I request for my refund, Now I get email tell me someone will get back in touch with me shortly. Within 24 hours another email follow stated they couldn't find my information with my account link with my login name. They regret that they could not help unless I provide information to locate my account. Email address used to sign up with us

- Name on the card used to make payment

- Last four digits of debit/credit card used to make payment

- Date of charge, currency and charge amount

- First line of payment card address or zip code

- PayPal Email Address if you paid via PayPal

Please note that without this information, we will not be able to assist with any account or payment queries.

It may be quicker and easier to have this discussion over the phone on one of the following numbers, It was 3 other numbers but I chose this one. US - [protected]. So I just cancel it and they was quickly to response to my cancellation.

Desired outcome: My refund of $29 back

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TotalAV Antivirus Pro

I have written to you several times in the past

So far you have ignored me

This is the third time I have filled in this page

I also put a complaint in on your Facebook page

You answered by saying that someone will get back to me (never did)

I do not use your product at all and all I want is my money back of $179 Aust dollars

Money was taken from my credit card which I thought was canceled on PayPal

16th day of December 2022

with overseas tax fees, the total came to $184.37 Aust Dollars

I want my money back failure will result in me complaining to Pay Pal

Attached is a copy of the invoice

Desired outcome: Full refund please as I do not use your products

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Feb 28, 2023 1:18 am EST

same here

i have looked back and see last year they charged me twice at 139 AUD a week apart. this year 179AUD.

this is completely a scam to get hold of peoples credit card or payment details.

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TotalAV is a comprehensive antivirus software that provides complete protection against various types of malware, including viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware. The software is designed to offer users a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate and use, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced users.

One of the key features of TotalAV is its real-time protection, which constantly monitors your computer for any potential threats and immediately takes action to prevent them from causing harm. The software also includes a range of additional security features, such as a firewall, web protection, and a VPN, which help to further enhance your online security and privacy.

TotalAV is also designed to be lightweight and fast, ensuring that it does not slow down your computer or impact its performance. The software is regularly updated with the latest virus definitions, ensuring that it is always up-to-date and able to detect and remove the latest threats.

In addition to its security features, TotalAV also includes a range of optimization tools that help to improve your computer's performance. These tools include a disk cleaner, system booster, and startup manager, which help to free up space on your hard drive, speed up your computer, and optimize its performance.

Overall, TotalAV is a reliable and effective antivirus software that provides comprehensive protection against a wide range of threats. Its user-friendly interface, real-time protection, and additional security features make it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their online security and privacy.

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