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Online Retailer

Scentbird Inc.

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Complaints

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 390 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 143 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/30/2024

      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 signed up for a subscription for scentbird and tried to cancel it and they keep taking my money they been taking *************************************************************************************************************************************** for .

      Business Response

      Date: 05/22/2024

      Hi *********, thank you for getting in touch! I apologize for any inconvenience caused by our cancellation process. It is not meant to be tedious or difficult. We ask our subscribers why they wish to cancel their subscription to see if there is anything we can rectify. You can always email ********************************** to request assistance with cancelation, and our Team will always give you a hand. Or you can cancel your subscription yourself via mobile apps that we offer. For your convenience, I went ahead and canceled your subscription associated with email: ************************ so that you will not incur any future billing. If you have any further questions or concerns, please email us directly at ********************************** or reach out via our social media channels, and a team member will respond within 24 hours. Thank you and stay safe!
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/17/2024

      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 subscribed to this Scentbird hoping to receive quality products in the mail and paid $46 for the first month and $55 dollars for three small items x1 month and x2 month $55 both months I recieved products that did not scream quality fragrance I received vials that just smelled like pure alcohol I contacted them to cancel subscription and return products that where sprayed one time on a piece of paper I was not at all satisfied with the products they sent I asked to return for a refund I stated that I was upset and tried to ask to cancel subscription but they took forever to respond and the customer service was not solving either of the issues neither where solved as they claimed they had been so now Im asking for assistance because they are not resolving my issues asking for a refund of purchase : $91 dollars as I was not satisfied for the first months purchase as well but I tried to give them a break and try the next month but all the products contained a majority of alcohol and where not at all perfumes as advertised they where diluted like the toilette or like a body spray fragrance did not last all day like quality fragrance would have and i want my subscription canceled date of purchase was first February second 2024 and 03/22/2024

      Business Response

      Date: 04/29/2024

      Hi *****, thank you for getting in touch. We're truly sorry to learn that you're disappointed with the fragrances you received. Please rest assured that our products are all authentic, sourced directly from the brands themselves. We take great care to maintain their quality throughout the process, ensuring that they are true to the original bottle versions, just in smaller quantities. Authenticity is a top priority for us. Throughout the rebottling process, we implement strict measures to safeguard the fragrance's integrity, ensuring that you experience it exactly as intended. However, it's important to note that for quality assurance reasons, we don't accept returns or offer exchanges. This ensures that every vial you receive is brand new, freshly filled, and untouched.In cases where you're not satisfied with a fragrance, we're happy to provide free replacements. We noticed that our Customer Experience Agent, ***, offered you this option on April 7th. Additionally, on April 15th, Agent ****** canceled your subscription to prevent further charges. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at *********************************** Our team is here to assist you in any way we can. Thank you for your understanding.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/05/2023

      Type:Customer Service 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.
      On 12/4/23, I voluntarily signed up for an introductory offer to purchase a 1st scent for $3 and then to receive 2 more over the next 3 months for an additional charge. Immediately upon completion of the transaction, I started to notice grammatical errors on the website. Within ************************************************************************************************************ any future products, and to cancel my membership. I never asked for a refund of the $3, just to cancel and decline all product from them (even the product I just purchased.) I received automated responses that they would be looking into the issue. I continued searching the website and found many more grammatical errors, and there is no possible way to cancel your membership or even change your credit card info. They have pages that masquerade as such, but just lead you in endless circles. There is no phone number to call, all responses are simply automated, and I received a confirmation this morning that they were processing my order against my expressed wishes!! I cannot find any order number information, just that my customer service request is *******. The website is a scam! Even the pages to request pauses in subscription or to change how often the deliveries are only lead to dead links that you can't actually do anything with. There is no way whatsoever to cancel or update payment info, and they refuse to contact me back and provide zero methods for reaching an actual human being to talk to. I don't care about my $3.18 and I don't want any product from them. I simply don't want them to be able to charge my card in the future; I want my membership fully cancelled and my card info away from that website please!

      Business Response

      Date: 12/28/2023

      Hi ****, we appreciate your message. Just to clarify our response timeline; we strive to address customer inquiries within 24 hours. I can confirm that we received your initial cancellation request on December 4th. However, it's important to note that the email sent to you outlined the cancellation process rather than confirming the cancellation itself. Unfortunately, we didn't receive your subscription cancellation confirmation. Our agent, *******, responded to your inquiry on December 6th, providing clarification on billing and system operations. Our system initiates order processing within 12 hours of placement, making the cancellation window quite limited. As an apology for the frustration caused, I have issued a courtesy refund of the $3.18. It will ************** **** business days once the funds have been disbursed on the end of your card issuing bank. The cancellation process is meant to gather feedback and improve our subscribers' experiences. You can easily cancel through our mobile app or by contacting us via email. But, I would like to confirm that your subscription was successfully canceled on December 6th, and there won't be any further charges. For further assistance, please contact us at *********************************** Thank you!

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/28/2023

      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 and the matter has been resolved.

      **********************************************



       

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:11/01/2023

      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.
      A year ago , in 2022, I cancelled my subscription with Scentbird. I emailed them at least once maybe twice, that I was cancelling. I think it was 6 months after that they charged my card for an order of perfume. I thought ok I will get another email sent to tell them again, hey I'm cancelling my subscription. I did not get them emailed but I got new Chime cards because the old ones had been compromised, so new cards and new numbers. Since then I've been charged for 2 more perfume orders. How did they get my new card numbers and 2nd, these 3 perfume orders that I have been charged for, I have not received. So I've been charged ***** for perfume I didn't order and haven't even received a product. I've read bad comments about trying to cancel your subscription and it's true. I want my ***** refunded and this company to leave me alone.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/15/2023

      Hi ******, we appreciate you reaching out to us. After reviewing our system, I can confirm that the only cancellation request we received from you was on February 2nd. Screenshot is attached. However, as explained in the email we sent you, that response does not serve as a confirmation of cancellation but includes instructions on how to cancel your subscription. To complete the cancellation process, you were required to follow the provided link and confirm your request. Since Scentbird operates on a monthly-based subscription model, we continue to charge customers as long as their subscription remains active. Consequently, you were charged for your May, August and November orders because your subscription was not canceled. All of the orders we shipped out were marked as delivered to the address we currently have on file: ***************************************. Due to the guidelines we have in place I cannot issue a refund for the delivered orders. In these types of cases, we are very glad to send you a replacement for the misdelivered or lost shipments. Could you kindly send an email to ********************************** with the subject line "Attn: **************" to confirm your new address? This will help us ensure that replacement packages will be delivered to you safe and sound. Ill look forward to your response! Also, just to assure you: your subscription associated with email: ************************* is now canceled and you will not incur any future billing. If you need any further assistance, please email us directly at **********************************. Keep safe! 

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:08/11/2023

      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.
      On July 18th I sent an email asking to cancel my subscription with no response and then I sent another email on July 25th asking to cancel again, I had forgotten about it assuming my account would he canceled until August 9th when I recieved an email saying my order was being processed so I contacted again asking why when I had canceled TWICE already. I got a response saying my subscription was canceled but they would not cancel my order or refund me even though I should have never been charged in the first place. I sent proof showing I emailed twice to cancel and they just don't care I think they just ignore their emails to get more money from people I have read other complaints of people saying their emails have been ignored. I just want my subscription canceled and my money back. It's sad because I actually really liked this company and the idea but I can't support a company who ignores customers.

      Business Response

      Date: 08/25/2023

      Hi ******, thank you for getting in contact with us. Our cancellation process is in no way meant to be tedious or difficult. We do ask our subscribers why they wish to cancel their subscription, only to see if there is anything about their experience that caused them to cancel that we can rectify. Looking over our system, I couldnt locate any cancelation requests prior to August 9th. Please see the attachment image of our email requests that matches your name. I  see that one of our Customer Experience Agents, ************ replied to your query and canceled your subscription so you will not incur any future billing.  Sorry to see you go. By the time you contacted us, your August order was already processed and it was too late to cancel it at that point. But, as an apology for the frustration caused, I have issued a courtesy refund of your August payment, so $18.14 will reflect within **** business days once the funds have been disbursed on the end of your card issuing bank. Hope you'll keep your August order as a gift for the inconveniences caused! If you have any further questions, please email us directly ********************************** and a member of our team will get everything resolved for you. Thank you!

      Customer Answer

      Date: 08/26/2023

      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 and the matter has been resolved.

      Sincerely,

      *************************/******



       

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/08/2023

      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.
      I was charged the $28.84 and I have no idea for what. It isn't time for my new scent to come. When it is for the scent they are supposed to notify you 3 days ahead of time. There is no one to even speak with about this and I can't find the cause of the *************** in my account. I don't feel comfortable with Scentbird anymore and I want my money back and all ties cut with the company.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/18/2023

      Hi ******, thank you for reaching out to us. Upon reviewing our records, it appears that you reactivated your subscription to our services on April 10th. It's important to note that Scentbird operates as a recurring monthly service, which means that you are scheduled to be billed for your orders on a monthly basis. The regular billing date for your account is set on the 8th of each month. In May, our system attempted to bill you on May 8th, but unfortunately, all of our attempts were unsuccessful. We were able to successfully process the payment for your May order on May 19th. As per our billing schedule, the next billing date was scheduled for June 8th, and on that date, you were charged for your June order.The total charge amounted to $28.84, comprising of $16.95 for the monthly plan,$10 for the Premium scent you selected to receive in June, and $1.89 for sales tax. Upon your request, Agent ***** promptly canceled your subscription and order. Additionally, your June charge was refunded back to your card. I want to confirm that your subscription has been canceled, and you will not incur any future charges. If you require any further assistance, please feel free to email us directly at *********************************** We are here to help. Stay safe!

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/20/2023

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# ********, and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:

      [Your Answer Here]

       

       Just close my account please. I've asked and sent emails about this several times. I will not be reactivating my account as you are not a straight forward company. I shouldn't have to find these things out in the fine print. Make that obvious for your future customers. I wish you the best as a company. Take care 

       

       

      In order for the BBB to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.


      Sincerely,

      ****** *****




       

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