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  Groupon, Inc.

  600 W Chicago Ave Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60654-2067

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  Ave. Ponce De Leon #653 Suite 3-B San Juan, PR 00908

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  620 8th Ave 45th Floor New York, NY 10018-1741

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  600 W Chicago Ave Ste 620 Chicago, IL 60654-2822

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/28/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Purchased Groupon tickets for a whale watching cruise on 3/11/25 for date 3/29/25 The Captain of the boat reached out to me 3/28 by text cancelled tour due to inclement weather- but rescheduled for the following day 3/30/25. However, the morning of 3/30/25 I rcvd another text from the Captain as the tour was again cancelled due to inclement weather conditions. We were leaving CA 3/31/25- to go back home to *** I requested a refund 3/30/25, requesting cash price not credits. Groupon responded with Groupon Credit links, over and over in which I was never able to access. I kept requesting my refund be refunded back to my debit card. I sent emails to Groupon starting 3/30, 4/1, 4/3, 4/10, 4/11, 4/12, 4/13 (requested an escalation with a manager- rcvd email from a Krishan R- manager stating she will research- no word- emailed a follow up requests 4/16, 4/21, 4/23. Tried to get help in just being able to get my Groupon credits as that is what they kept pushing, but theres been no help, the link goes to an service is unavailable page. Im requesting my $268.80 be refunded to me. I feel this is theft.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Hello ******,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. Ive reviewed your recent comments and all internal correspondence with Groupon. I also sent you an email earlier from our official Groupon address.
  
  Regarding your complaint, Im sorry to hear about the trouble youve faced with this merchant. I understand your frustration with the failed refund links. Ive gone ahead and processed the refund to your original form of payment for both vouchers. You should receive the refund within 10 business days.
  
  I sincerely hope that your future Groupon experiences are more positive. Ive included further details and instructions in my direct email to you. Should you have any additional questions, please dont hesitate to reply to me there.
  
  Thank you for your patience and understanding.
  
  Kind regards,
  ********
  Manager

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/28/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Date of transaction: March 14, 2025 Purchased Groupon goods: London Rag ******* boots and ******** Boots black (both arrived damaged). I have a partial resolution from Groupon but would like the rest of my money (*****) in my bank account so I can close my account with this company. I had done an order with Groupon in late 23/early 24 for Crystal ***** vent cleaning service. The company couldn't meet its obligations due to use having an oil furnace. Groupon did provide a refund but would only offer me a refund in Groupon bucks (around ******) despite my asking for it to be put back in my account. This meant I was forced to wait for another offer rather than getting a service I needed. Fast forward- My account was hacked in 24 and I immediately contacted them when I had a notice someone made a purchase with these bucks. A downfall to having money stuck in an account with nowhere to spend it. Again I had to get this fixed which was a pain. I finally decided to use the money on goods so I could close my account. Both shoes arrived damaged. I went through the steps of contacting both London Rag and Groupon. Both were unresponsive. I had to reach out to Groupon via Instagram to get help this time due to their website. I asked for an exchange so I could get an undamaged product. I decided to attempt to fix the one pair of boots given the hassle. It's been over a month. Groupon as of last week finally did put the partial money I paid from my card back in my bank account. But, again they are forcing me to keep the last ***** in Groupon Bucks. I've stated my dissatisfaction with the company and asked for the last of my refund to fully go to my card so I can be done since they are no longer a company I trust and want to work with. The policies of keeping people's money and forcing you to buy items in Groupon Bucks when items are damaged, with sellers not fixing problems, is not ok. I still have damaged shoes and now can't get the last of my money back, so I can close this.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Hello *****,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. Ive carefully reviewed your most recent comment along with all previous correspondence related to your Groupon experience. I also sent you a direct reply via email from ************************** a short while ago.
  
  Im truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience youve faced from receiving damaged goods to the challenges in reaching us and resolving the matter. This is certainly not the kind of experience we want any of our customers to have. I sincerely appreciate your patience and the effort youve put into trying to get this resolved.
  
  Regarding the refund for Order #**********, I understand that youve requested the remaining $20.89 be returned to your original form of payment. Upon reviewing your account, I noticed that a portion of the Groupon Bucksoriginally issued for Air Duct Cleaning for Unlimited Vents, Returns, Main Ducts, and Access Panels (Order #**********)was later used to purchase a $100 eGift Card at Brio Italian Grille (Order #**********). Because the ***** have already been partially redeemed, were unable to return the full amount to your original form of payment. Once Groupon Bucks are issued and used, they unfortunately cannot be converted back to a card refund. Please know that if it were possible, we would have gladly honored your request.
  
  As you mentioned that only part of the refund was issued for the boots, weve gone ahead and issued a refund for the London Rag ***************** 7 Red Medium under Order #**********. You now have $63.67 in Groupon Bucks in your account, which can be used toward any available deal on our site.
  
  We also take your concerns about account security very seriously. When you reported unauthorized activity on your account, Im glad to see that it was promptly addressed. We work hard to maintain the integrity and safety of all customer accounts through secure systems and dedicated fraud monitoring teams.
  
  Lastly, I saw that you wish to close your account due to this experience. While we absolutely respect your decision, its genuinely disappointing to lose a valued customer. Your feedback means a lot to us, and please know its being taken seriously and shared internally as we continue to improve. If you ever reconsider, we would love the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
  
  If theres anything else I can assist you with in the meantime, please dont hesitate to reply to this message.
  
  Warm regards,
  ********
  Manager | Groupon Customer Support

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/02/2025

   
  Complaint: 23259206
  
  I am rejecting this response because: I feel its extremely unethical to force someone to spend more money with a company that can't honor their products/services. In an initial email with the company the *** up until ******** stated to London Rag if they did resolve this the money would be taken out of their earnings with Groupon. Yet, if they do that they are getting their money back from the company that didn't honor the product and exchange damaged items sent. It's the principal of my losing the last ***** and some odd cents that was on the shoes they didnt ***lace with a non damaged pair. It leaves me not able to buy them else where if they force you to a gift card. Which ultimately forces me to spend money with a company I don't trust because they first time they made me take a gift card for services they couldn't provide. This leads a customer to a- end up in this situation again. B- it forces me to possible lose more money because of it sitting on a gift card, if no offers are present still in a year I can buy I'd still lose my money or if I get hacked like prior because of no 2FA and good security features...someone else wins again. They did fix that but it wasn't without hassle. Getting a hold of anyone at groupon has been met with website errors, no phone number to contact. A *** that wouldn't escalate the problem until I contacted the BBB. I am being more then reasonable. They put the money back in groupon bucks for the other boots. I never asked or stated to do that. I don't want to order from them after this mess. Their customer service is too poor. Even offers like ****** brownies requires additional money to be spent on shipping (Which leaves limited items to buy without my shelling out more money and risking new problems. ) I feel trapped in a toxic relationship with this company. They won't let you leave without taking more, can't own up to the mistakes, pass blame on to the other company (Neither London Rag or Groupon wanted to deal with this) But, their 3rd party seller didn't and given Groupon is the company hosting their products for sale, they should fight with them to get the money back. Rather I feel like they are keeping their money (which makes sense because they didn't honor a customer request) yet in the meantime I still have damaged shoes, which I can't get ***laced by either company. Then putting money back in Groupon bucks when I've clearly stated I no longer trust them and want to be done ordering with them because I don't trust I wont get damaged products, get roped into a 3rd gift card etc. 

  I don't see how their solution is reimburse the other pair because I still can't fix the initial issue. ie: damaged product, not exchange. Meaning I wont re-order from either company without going in store for an item or one with better policies and customer service. I could care less about the reimbursement for the other pair of red boots. I said I'll try to fix them. I don't think it's fair to force someone to forgo more money on top of this when the whole reason I had to have a gift card initial was because they didn't honor a service. It's like baseball 3 strikes your out. I gave them a chance even after that, even after being hacked. So...their solution and her "partially spent gift card". it just doesn't make sense. I just want the last ***** and some cents from my boot purchase that's it back on my card, not forced to order more, or keep my account open until when ever I may see something that pops up. Which in our area has been slimmer and slimer the last few years. They are not the same company they were over 8 years ago.

  Sincerely,
  
  ***** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/28/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have a credit of $363 that Groupon refuses to allow me to use. I previously purchased a service, I wasn't able to use the service. Instead of refunding me back my same payment they gave me Groupon bucks. However, I can't purchase anything. Everything time I try to make a purchase it is immediately refunded and I am told to try something else. I have emailed them and not gotten a resolution. See the attached screenshots of multiple back and forth email communication. I want the cash back.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Hi La *******,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.
  
  Regarding your complaint: I hope this message finds you well. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you've faced with using your Groupon bucks. It's not the experience we aim to provide, and I completely understand how disappointing this situation must be for you.
  
  I've reviewed our records but, unfortunately, I am unable to locate any account associated with the email address you provided: ********************* To help us assist you better, could you please confirm the correct email address associated with your Groupon account? This will allow us to thoroughly examine the issue and work towards finding a resolution for you.
  
  We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we look forward to resolving this matter for you as quickly as possible.
  
  Regards,
  
  ******* *********
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/03/2025

   
  Complaint: 23257876
  
  I am rejecting this response because: the business sent an email response to me directly asking for email. I replied that day and have not received a response back. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  La ******* ****

  Business Response

  Date: 05/07/2025

  Hi La *******,
  
  Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with us. I sincerely apologize for the frustration you've encountered in trying to use your Groupon credits. I truly empathize with your situation and understand how frustrating this must be for you.
  
  Regarding your concern, please note that refunds issued as Groupon credits are non-transferable to a bank account. However, you can use these credits toward future purchases on our website.
  
  Upon reviewing your account, it appears there was a complication with your recent transaction attempts. The last attempt to use your Groupon bucks was recorded on April 18, 2025. I kindly request that you try placing an order once more. If you continue to encounter issues, please let me know immediately so we can carefully review and address your account to resolve this matter comprehensively.
  
  Thank you once again for your patience and understanding. I am committed to ensuring we find a suitable resolution for you and restoring your confidence in our service. Please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or need further assistance.
  
  Regards,
  
  ******* *********
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/08/2025

   
  Complaint: 23257876
  
  I am rejecting this response because I don't have a satisfactory resolution. They refuse to look at our previous communications and see that they are saying the same thing they said before which didn't resolve the problem 6 months ago. i replied to the message they sent me. I would like a check issued to me. 
  
  Sincerely,
  
  La ******* ****

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/26/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  This is company a scam , We been do this 3 months where is our payment? I email guys many time about that Groupon works u guys ignored me but when customer file complain u guys run to restaurant and start an open your mouth , Ive been emailing them for a long time to cancel my campaign, but they are not gonna respond but for the customer they respond quick

  Business Response

  Date: 04/28/2025

  Hi Ali,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.
  
  Regarding your complaint: I sincerely apologize for the frustration and inconvenience this situation has caused.
  
  I understand your concern regarding the delayed payment and your request to cancel the campaign. Please know that your issue has been acknowledged and, as it pertains specifically to your Merchant account, I have forwarded it to our dedicated Merchant Support team for further review.
  
  While we typically receive updates quickly, please note that in some cases, a thorough internal review with our backend systems and merchant services may take up to 7 business days.
  
  We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this matter. Rest assured, we are committed to addressing your concerns and providing a fair and timely resolution.
  
  If you have any further questions in the meantime, please dont hesitate to contact me.
  
  Regards,
  
  ****** *.
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/26/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Date of transaction was 4/15/25 in the amount of ******. Procedure was done on 4/20/25 at 10:00am procedure only lasted 10 mins and was rushed and not done correctly, Ive contacted Groupon over a dozen times for a resolution with the sole outcome of being credited 56 dollars when all we want is for my wifes eyebrows to be fixed correctly. She is supposed to have a touch up done also but ****** the woman who did the procedure made my wife extremely uncomfortable making remarks about her tattoos and how ****** was old fashioned, my wife also ran into a dilemma when she told ****** she wanted black ink for her eyebrows, now mind you this isnt the first time my wife has had microblading done and never had an issue asking for black ink, ****** told her she doesnt do black?!?!? My wife then stated again that she wanted black ink and ****** then asked her multiple times if my wife was sure, evidently its a hassle to get what you want and get it done correctly without someone triple guessing what the customer wants and having it done correctly. Groupon is useless all they do is give you a run around through email with 28 different people contacting you. AGAIN I DONT WANT A F****** REFUND WE WANT THE WORK DONE CORRECTLY FOR WHAT WE PAID FOR! Attached are pictures of the botch job

  Business Response

  Date: 04/28/2025

  Hi ****,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.
  
  Regarding your complaint: I am truly sorry to hear about the disappointing service your wife received during her recent microblading procedure. It is concerning to learn that the procedure felt rushed, was not completed to her satisfaction, and that she was made to feel uncomfortable during her appointment.
  
  I truly appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. Customer feedback, such as yours, is invaluable to us and helps ensure we maintain the standard of quality our customers deserve. We will make sure to thoroughly examine and address this matter with great care to prevent similar situations in the future.
  
  As stated in our deal page, the merchant is solely responsible for the care and quality of the advertised services. Therefore, I kindly encourage you to connect directly with the merchant at ************** to express your concerns and request a suitable resolution, such as a corrective service or the expected service.
  
  Regarding the Groupon credits already issued, I understand this may not be the ideal resolution for you. As a token of our apology, our team has issued Groupon credits totaling $53.64, which remain valid for 180 days in your account. Unfortunately, once a voucher has been redeemed and a service provided, issuing a refund is not possible on our end. Therefore, reaching out directly to the merchant stands as the most feasible path toward rectifying the service provided.
  
  We will thoroughly review this matter to see how we can avoid similar situations in the future. Your feedback is important to us, and we will take it into account to ensure better experiences for all our customers.
  
  Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
  
  Regards,
  
  ******* *********
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/25/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  A fraudulent transaction was done under my groupon account on April 8, 2025. The transaction totaled $69.60, another transaction was attempted but it was blocked by groupon and I got a refund for the 1 blocked transaction for ***** E' Cheese. However, I opened up a claim regarding the charge of $69.60 from Panera via groupon and they said I have to go through my bank. However, my bank stated I need to go through groupon. What is confusing is that groupon refunded one fraudulent order immediately and not the other, which is what has me confused. I have shown them the receipts and to still no avail. The only way to deal with customer service is via a "live chat" but the "customer service" **** do not properly reach the chat, and will ask the same question and not assist. I would like my refund of $69.60, and I am getting better business bureau to facilitate and mediate me getting my money back. Thank you.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/28/2025

  Hi Abdulaziz,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************. I apologize for the trouble.
  
  Regarding your complaint: We sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration youve experienced regarding the transactions on your Groupon account.
  
  Upon reviewing the details of your case, we would like to clarify the following:
  
  1. Order #********** The ***** E' Cheese order was automatically rejected by our payment partner, ********, due to an issue flagged as part of our fraud prevention process. As a result, no payment was processed for this transaction, and therefore, no refund was required or issued.
  
  2. Order #********** The $25 Panera Gift Card and 3-Months of ************************** purchased for $69.60 is classified as a fraudulent transaction. Since this charge was processed, we regret to inform you that we are unable to issue a refund for this transaction. We strongly recommend that you file a dispute directly with your financial institution to reverse the charge.
  
  To file the dispute with your bank, please follow these steps:
  
  1. Contact your bank or credit card provider immediately to report the fraudulent transaction.
  
  2. Provide the transaction details, including Order #********** for the Panera Gift Card and ********* totaling $69.60, and the date of the fraudulent charge.
  
  3. Submit any necessary documentation to your bank, such as account statements showing the fraudulent charge.
  
  Once the dispute is filed, your financial institution will review the transaction and work to reverse the charge, returning the amount to your account.
  
  We understand how frustrating this situation must be, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you need any further assistance or documentation to support your dispute, please do not hesitate to reach out.
  
  Thank you for your understanding.
  
  Regards,
  
  ****** *.
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/24/2025

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Order # ********** Purchased on Apr 8, 2025 for Valvoline from Groupon- Toledo Ohio list.While purchasing, nothing on the page stated that I had to wait 24-hours to redeem this coupon, so I ended up paying out of pocket for my oil change. I took a second vehicle on Apr 22, 2025 to get an oil change and the coupon did not work once again. The associate at ********* stated that it's not working because of the location. He told me it was for California ONLY! Now why would I want to purchase a coupon for a location I couldn't go to? I contacted Groupon immediately for a refund and was told that I can not get a refund because it was over 3-days. I was told to try to sell it myself. This is theft kn this company's end and something should be done about the way these coupons are being advertised.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/29/2025

  Hello Kawana,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.
  
  Regarding your complaint: I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you encountered while trying to use your Groupon voucher.
  
  I see that youve provided several screenshots of the offer page, but it appears that these may be from different Valvoline listings on our website, including the one you purchased.
  
  Please note that the deal associated with your purchase is:
  ***********************************************************************************
  
  From the screenshots you shared:
  
  Screenshot_20250424_211646_Chrome.jpg
  This image includes the Need to Know section of the deal and clearly states: "Must wait 24 hours before redeeming."
  
  Screenshot_20250424_211702_Chrome.jpg
  This screenshot displays the Valid Only At Participating Locations section, where both participating CA locations are clearly listed.
  
  I also reviewed your previous chat conversation with our support team. I see that you had requested to speak with a supervisor. Your request was escalated, and a supervisor did connect with you in the chat and made an exception by offering a refund in Groupon Bucks. However, it seems you had exited the chat before we received confirmation or acceptance of this offer.
  
  Id be happy to honor that exception and cancel your order for a refund in Groupon Bucks, which you can use toward any future purchase. Please let me know if youd like to proceed with this.
  
  Thank you for your understanding.
  
  Regards,
  
  Harish
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/24/2025

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We purchased a Groupon for Transportation from ******************* to the ***************** on ************ in *********** On 04/11/25 for the date of 04/20/25. The Groupon merchant was ***** Transportation who we contacted Via telephone to confirm our reservation on 04/14/25. On 04/19/25 we were contacted by the merchant who advised us that he would not be able to pick us up on 04/20/25 . The merchant stated that he does not accept Groupon on Hollidays and we should contact Groupon for a refund. We immediately contacted them via email since they do not accept telephone calls and were advised that they will investigate and get back to us within 72 hours. All we were asking for was a full refund as we were not provided with any service and all they would do is issue us Groupon credit bucks. The customer service number listed for them is a disconnected cell phone number. They use very deceptive business practices and should not be able to operate on the internet.

  Business Response

  Date: 04/29/2025

  Hello ******,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment and all internal Groupon correspondence. I responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.
  
  Regarding your complaint: Thank you for reaching out and for providing detailed information about your experience. We truly understand how frustrating it must have been to have your transportation plans disrupted, especially ahead of travel.
  
  After carefully reviewing your case, we would like to clarify a few important details to ensure there is no confusion:
  
  Holiday Service Exclusion: The Groupon offer page for ***** Transportation clearly states that the service is Not available for same-day or holiday bookings. We understand this may have been missed at the time of purchase, but unfortunately, the merchant was following the terms of the offer.
  
  Refund Process: When you first contacted us on April 19 regarding this issue, our team escalated the matter the very same day. As communicated, our typical resolution timeframe is within 48 to 72 hours, and in rare cases, it may take up to 7 days. Your case was resolved on April 24, well within that window, by providing a refund link allowing you to choose between Groupon credits or a refund back to your original form of payment.
  
  Credits vs. Refund: We did not issue Groupon credits automatically. You were given a choice via the link, and the credits were selected during that process. Once you reached out again on April 24 requesting the refund to your card instead, we processed that request promptly the same day.
  
  We appreciate your feedback and are constantly working with our partners to ensure clarity and accountability. We also take concerns about business practices seriously and will continue to review merchants on our platform to uphold customer trust.
  
  If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
  
  Regards,
  
  Harish
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

  Customer Answer

  Date: 04/30/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ****** ******

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/24/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I bought a groupon for 5 trips to *************** in November as I had guests coming in from ************. After I purchased it, and called the merchant, I was informed that they will only start their services again a month later. That made the purchase useless. When I reached out to groupon, they informed me that the money I paid is non-refundable. I want a refund or a groupon credit for the full amount I paid for it. I never utilized the groupon.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Hello *****,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. I have reviewed your most recent comment, along with all internal Groupon correspondence. I also responded to you a moment ago via email from **************************.
  
  Regarding your complaint: I completely understand your concern, and Im truly sorry to hear that the merchant informed you the service would only start a month later, making the Groupon unusable for your planned visit.We sincerely apologize for any frustration or inconvenience this may have caused.
  
  Your request has now been escalated internally. While we typically provide updates within 48 to 72 hours, in rare cases, it may take up to 7 days. Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as possible with a resolution.
  
  In the meantime, please dont hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concernswere here to help.

  
  Regards,
  ********
  Manager
  Groupon Customer Support

• Initial Complaint

  Date:04/24/2025

  Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I bought a Groupon for a 1Ml Restylane. I called the merchant and scheduled my appointment as listed in the instructions. On the day of my appointment, I used some of my PTO because of the scheduling restrictions of the doctor, which were never listed in the Groupon and which are only mentioned once you schedule the appointment. The doctor is only in the office 2 days of the week until 5pm, which makes it hard to even use the voucher once you buy it. However, I drove the two hours to their office on the day of my appointment only to be told by the front desk that the doctor is not there today, even though I had scheduled and confirmed the appointment, had the correct address, and a confirmation email that corroborated everything. So, I got in touch with Groupon to try to get my money back. Nonetheless, they cant even tell me if they will refund me for the services not rendered. Im not asking for them to pay for my wasted time or the 2 hours I had to drive for the appointment to be cancelled without my prior knowledge. I am only asking for my money back for the services they refused to provide when they had scheduled. I dont want their offer anymore because I will not go through this entire ordeal again to be left stranded and I do not trust their doctor to put any fillers in my face after this event.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/01/2025

  Hello *****,
  
  Thank you for reaching out to us through the Better Business Bureau. Ive reviewed your recent comments carefully, along with all related Groupon correspondence. I also sent you a direct response from ************************** a short while ago.
  
  First and foremost, Im truly sorry for the inconvenience and frustration this experience has caused you. We understand how disappointing it must have been, especially after taking time off and traveling for your appointment.
  
  I can confirm that a refund in Groupon Bucks was issued for this purchase on April 30, 2025. I sincerely hope your next experience with Groupon will be a much smoother and more enjoyable one.
  
  For more detailed instructions and information, please refer to the direct email I sent. If you have any further questions, feel free to reply there.
  
  Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
  
  Warm regards,
  ********
  Manager, Groupon Customer Support

  Customer Answer

  Date: 05/08/2025

   
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  ***** *******