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TexasTwister55

Shared on Fri, 11/09/2007 - 09:25

I type with two fingers, so in a nutshell, I pay my bill directly from my checking account online. I got a notice the pmt. didn't go through. I call 800 number; guy assures me all is well, pmt. cleared, doesn't know why I got notice.
Yesterday I get a call wanting to know when I'm going to make a pmt; credit line reduced; 40 bucks in late fees . . . I spent over an hour on the phone trying to straighten it out. I talked to four different people, at least. When it became evident they were not gonna erase the late fees, I said,"OK, I've had it. Just let me pay you over the phone so this will go away."

"Sorry, sir; we can't do that."

"You don't accept pmt. at the stores, so what do you want me to do?"

"Pay online."

"Isn't that what I did before?"

"Yes, but it didn't go through."

"Just mail me a bill, then."

"But sir . . ."

I hang up the phone. What made it worse was their attitude. It was very clear they didn't care about me or my problem.

Now, if you have an opinion here or a similar story, I would be happy to hear it.

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Submitted by TexasTwister55 on Fri, 11/09/2007 - 11:23
Did that, too. I'm telling you, these people are a TRIP!!!
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Submitted by madwoman on Fri, 11/09/2007 - 11:50
Sadly, I agree with Dr Plague. Customer Service is no longer that, it is "lip service". They say they have customer service but as you experienced (and most anyone has too) the people behind the call just don't care. Funny story. My aunt used to be a CSR for an insurance company. Had a great rep with agents, co-workers and always made the most to help out in insured. Thirty-three years later she is being dumped (along with 8 other long time employees in CSR work) like yesterdays trash. They aren't replacing these people, instead there is an automated system for a "help/complaint line" and 2 CSRs who are notorious for doing half a*s jobs. You should hear about my experience with M$.....
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Submitted by DrPlague on Fri, 11/09/2007 - 09:31
The death of customer service is something that has infected about 98% of all stores now. It is sad, but we are just numbers. Doesn't matter how much you spend or how often you buy from the store. BTW, in the future just ask for a supervisor. They tend to be the only ones that know anything.
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Submitted by TexasTwister55 on Fri, 11/09/2007 - 10:04
I did. The lady would only give me another phone number and no name.
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Submitted by farmerbs on Fri, 11/09/2007 - 10:44
I've been lucky any time that has happened I have had my late fee refunded. I always state look how many late payments I have had in the past, and how great a customer I am. If that doesn't get me anywhere, I state that I will pay my bill then cancel my service that usually gets the response I am looking for.

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