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Sago

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Customer Complaints Summary

1,209 total complaints in the last 3 years.
413 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2024
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.
I have called, emailed called again, emailed, gotten on their ******** and posted and no one will contact me. I am unable to get into my account according to their website due to tech issue and to *************************** when I click on that link, it takes me to a page that does not exist. On their social media, they suggest reaching out to Virtual Rewards Center.com, who confirms that SAGO has dropped the ball, has refused to pay out their customers and gets complaints from ****************************************************************** customers daily. The Phone Number for the ********************************************* goes to a voicemail that no one responds from and the email sends an automated response and months go by with no response. The last person I talked to months ago was unhelpful and practically told me to wait another 6 months to get paid. I contacted SAGO headquarters directly, that does to voicemail too (does no one have a phone anymore?). I want someone to contact me to fix my account, and pay me the services I provided to the company. Per the agreement I signed to be a sub-contractor, you are obligated by law to pay me and to do so in a timely manner. I have not received payouts from January, February, and March of 2024, more than the "please wait 20 business days to receive compensation". I cannot access them from the account, because no one has reached out to me to fix said account after many failed attempts. Please do what is right and fix this and I will go on my merry way. You have an obligation to your SUB-CONTRACTORS who perform services in order to get paid, to actually pay them and to respond to any inquiries in a timely manner. Months to never respond is NOT timely.
Business Response
Date: 06/13/2024
Our records indicate you have recently been in contact with a member of our support team. Our records show you manually unsubscribed your account on May 8th. As advised, your profile has been updated accordingly and is now active. Please contact our support team should you need further assistance.
Customer Answer
Date: 06/13/2024
[A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response. If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

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.

Regards,

***************************
Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2024
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.
I was invited to do a panel research survey with this company back in May 2024 and I was going to be paid $200. Finished the project on May 21st still have not received my payment. It is now June 12. I have send emails to their help desk when I finally did get answered I got their standard message, "processing takes 20 days in high volume times". It does not take over 20 days to do a virtual gift card **** card whatever. Since I have done their project I have redeemed points with Fetch rewards for my receipts that I saved and got my virtual gift card within 3 days. Why does it take so long for Sago?My gift card has been processing since June 3rd. Come on Sago/Focus Group you can do better.
Business Response
Date: 06/13/2024
Please anticipate a processing period of up to 20 business days during high volume periods. Per all confirmation emails and screening requirements you must agree to our incentive processing timeframe prior to participation. Please contact our support team if you do not receive it at that time.
Customer Answer
Date: 06/14/2024

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. Wow! Amazing all of a sudden today they send me my payment.

Regards,

*********************
Initial Complaint
Date:06/10/2024
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 not received my payment of my $180 virtual **** card and I definitely should have by now
Business Response
Date: 06/13/2024
According to our records, your redemption is now showing as processed and claimed. Your redemption was processed within the allotted 20 business days as outlined in your confirmation email. Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team.
06/11/2024 03:11 PM Order Created
06/11/2024 03:11 PM Order Processing
06/11/2024 03:11 PM Order Processed
06/11/2024 03:11 PM Reward Sent
06/11/2024 03:27 PM Reward Email Viewed
06/11/2024 03:27 PM Reward Email Link Clicked
06/11/2024 03:27 PM Reward Claimed
06/11/2024 03:30 PM Reward Email Viewed
06/11/2024 03:32 PM Reward Activated - Web
06/11/2024 03:32 PM Online Registration Completed
Initial Complaint
Date:06/07/2024
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.
Sago recruited me to serve on a focus group mock jury for a study they were conducting on a local case in the school district of ********, **. The promised compensation was $250. I participated in all respects - the actual participation time was 3 hours. I was never paid. I contacted Sago on three occasions, in the month since my participation in this focus group - not a single response, and zero payment.Here is how Sago is scamming group study participants: Sago sends a link to a 'get your compensation' landing page, managed by Sago. When one chooses one's compensation, in my case, two Amazon Gift Cards, the automatic reply is: "Your gift is being processed". Then you get nothing - no updates, no replies, and ZERO COMPENSATION.Adding insult to this tort, Sago badgered me prior to the participation date, calling me at least a dozen times, to repeatedly ask if I was 'still participating', reminding me of 'my commitment', etc. They were rude, insistent and relentless in their pre-focus group contact - and then as soon as they got me to participate, they changed their tune completely into ZERO RESPONSE / ZERO COMPENSATION.
Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
Our records indicate you have recently been in contact with a member of our support team. Please anticipate a processing period of up to 20 business days during high volume periods. If you do not receive it within that timeframe, please reach out to our support team for assistance.
Initial Complaint
Date:06/05/2024
Type:Order 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.
Hi, I put in a request for my $200 Uber gift card and it still hasn’t been delivered as of May 21. Request ID is *******. When will my incentive be delivered? I’m patiently waiting but it should not take this long.
Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
Please
anticipate a processing period of up to 20 business days during high volume
periods (as outlined in your confirmation email). If you do not receive it within that timeframe, kindly
reach out to our support team directly at ******************* if you require any assistance. There are currently no
open or pending requests from your end.
Business Response
Date: 06/11/2024
We do not have any open or pending request of you contacting our support team for assistance. You currently have a pending redemption from May 21st, please
anticipate a processing period of up to 20 business days during high volume
periods. If you do not receive it within that timeframe, please reach out to
our support team for assistance.
Customer Answer
Date: 06/26/2024
[A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response. If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

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.

Regards,

****** ************
Initial Complaint
Date:06/05/2024
Type:Order 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 participated in a study regarding ***************** study I have participated in 5/23/2024 at 11:00AM. After I finished completing the study, I have been emailed and was told that I would have received the incentive within 10 days after completing the study. It is 6/3/24 and I have not received the incentive as promised. I am still awaiting that as I am writing this.
Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
Our records indicate that the matter has been resolved, as you utilized the member portal and initiated a redemption. Please anticipate a processing period of up to 20 business days during high volume periods(as outlined in your confirmation email). If you do not receive it within that timeframe, please reach out to our support team for assistance.
Customer Answer
Date: 06/16/2024

Complaint: 21801795

I am rejecting this response because:

I have not been given any updates regarding SAGO focus group in ***. I have also tried emailing but I havent been given a response. They do say they take about ***** business days but it has been almost well over a month and I havent received the incentive reward I was promised. I participated in 5/24/2024 and we are almost in June 20, 2024.

Regards,

*****************************
Business Response
Date: 07/01/2024
According to our records, the issue has been resolved as your redemption is now showing as processed and claimed as of June 18th. Your redemption was processed within the allotted 20 business days as outlined in your confirmation email. Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team.
06/18/2024 09:02 PM Order Created
06/18/2024 09:03 PM Order Processing
06/18/2024 09:03 PM Order Processed
06/18/2024 09:06 PM Reward Sent
06/18/2024 09:13 PM Reward Email Viewed
06/18/2024 09:59 PM Reward Email Link Clicked
06/18/2024 09:59 PM Reward Claimed
06/18/2024 10:00 PM Reward Activated - Web
06/18/2024 10:00 PM Online Registration Completed
06/21/2024 03:42 PM Reward Email Viewed
Initial Complaint
Date:06/04/2024
Type:Order 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.
In May of 2024 I completed the Sago study HUT24800040 about sausage products. I complete the shopping assignment, online assignments, and follow up interview. Points were added to my focus group wallet. I exchanged points for $200 on a virtual **** gift card on 5/14/24. I have yet to receive the gift card. I followed up with an email to Sago on 6/3/24 with no response. I realize that Sago only seems to respond to BBB complaints and not actual customer emails, so I am filing this complaint so I can be paid appropriately.
Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
According to our records, the issue has been resolved as your redemption is now showing as processed. Your redemption was processed within the allotted 20 business days as outlined in your confirmation email. Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team.
Initial Complaint
Date:06/03/2024
Type:Order 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.
Hi,I have been active participant of Sago from past 2 years. I participated in multiple studies and everything went fine until I had $290 dollars in my focus group wallet and I tried to withdraw them using Focus group virtual **** card option. When I tried to withdraw them I instantly logged out from my sago account. Then, I tried to login where I faced error as "Technical error occurred" . Then I sent multiple emails to helpdesk but got no reply in return. Its been so many months since I didn't heard them back. My complaint request IDs are ******* and ******* and I feel so disappointed and helpless that I don't want to be part of sago anymore. I have seen so many people complaining about sago and it gives me goosebumps that they have snatched my money and not resolving my issue. I just want them to give my money back. I just want to release my payment in terms of Focus group virtual **** card. I hope sago will cooperate and they will release my money. Thank You
Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
Our records indicate you have recently been in contact with a member of our support team, please review your support ticket.
Customer Answer
Date: 06/10/2024

Complaint: 21795246

I am rejecting this response because: I have followed rules and regulations of sago, and after completing their studies, they credited points to my account. Now they closed my account without any solid reason and not allowing me to withdraw my money. Now, they have my money which I want back.
They didn't provide any solid reason of closing my account, so I believe they are trying to take my money with lame excuses. I don't want them to scam me and I just want them to return my money. I will no longer be part of their community in future.
Very bad experience with them.
Please return my money.
Thanks

Regards,

***********************
Business Response
Date: 06/11/2024
Our records indicate you have recently been in contact with a member of our support team. We kindly ask for your patience as they look into your inquiries, and encourage you to check with our support team for the most recent update.
Customer Answer
Date: 06/27/2024

Complaint: 21795246

I am rejecting this response because: They have not solved my problem. They are coming up with lame excuses. They are trying to grab my money. They are responsible to give my money back. Still, they are not resolving my problem. I am no longer considering to be part of sago, so I don't care about account. I just want my 290 dollars virtual card.
Please give my money back.
Thanks

Regards,

***********************
Business Response
Date: 07/01/2024
As advised, our community is for respondents based in the *************, based on your IP you do not reside in ****************** You did not provide honest responses during the registration nor did you provide a valid US form of identification.
Initial Complaint
Date:06/03/2024
Type:Billing 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.
Sago is a focus group/market research company. I did a focus group on 5/7 in which they promised a $200 payout and another on 5/24 for another $200 payout. Both payments still show processing.*** reached out to them 3 times now and they seem to just ignore my emails.We are now in June and they still owe me $400.00 Ive done several groups in the past and usually get paid the same day the group is over.
Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
Please anticipate a processing period of up to 20 business days during high volume periods (as outlined in your confirmation email). If you do not receive it within that timeframe, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Our records indicate that you have a pending redemption requested on May 14th and May 24th. We kindly ask for your understanding as we work through high volume periods. Kindly reach out to our support team directly at ************************************************* if you require any assistance. There are currently no open or pending requests from your end.
Initial Complaint
Date:06/03/2024
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 completed an in person study on May 6th, 2024 with the understanding it could take up to 20 business days for processing. As of today, June 3rd, 2024, I have not received my payment. This is beyond ridiculous. Everyone gives a time frame with the understanding that it could take up to the maximum days allowed but few companies actually exhaust that eligibility. Sago is not one of those companies. Having people waiting for a virtual payment is asinine. I have called only to be instructed to leave a message. I have emailed and never received any correspondence in return. I just want my money. I did my job and can't understand why they can't do theirs. Blaming it on slow processing or being busy is no excuse. This company is complete joke.
Business Response
Date: 06/07/2024
According to our records, the issue has been resolved as your redemption is now showing as processed and claimed. Your redemption was processed within the allotted 20 business days as outlined in your confirmation email. Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team.

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