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The Worldwide Women’s Association

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Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 258 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 121 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/26/2023

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    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 a complete scam. They misrepresent themselves and fraudulently take your money and when you try to contact them for a refund their contact info is bogus. All you have access to is an automated email and phone number. Am in the process of placing a stop payment with my credit card company

    Business Response

    Date: 07/26/2023

    Hello *** *********** - thank you for reaching out. You emailed us at 1:58 PM EST today (7/26/2023) requesting to cancel your membership. Our support team replied to your email within 25 minutes, sending you an email at 2:23 PM EST confirming the cancellation of your membership. **************** cancelled (voided) the charge and you will not be billed. Please note that the charge may continue to show as a pending transaction on your account, however it will not post to your statement. The charge will disappear from your account within 1-5 business days.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/25/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    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 company has tried on two different occasions to charge my account without permission I paid $99 in March. In July They tried to charge my cc card for $499.95 then again a week later for $299.95. Thank goodness my bank caught it and denied the charges. here is the original contract.Dear ***********************,Thank you for joining the Worldwide Women's Association! This is a receipt confirming your enrollment and the purchase of your Five Year membership. The total amount of $99 USD has been billed to your account ending in ****. Please note for your records that the membership fee will appear as "Worldwide Women's Association" on your statement.You will receive your full welcome package via email within 3 business days. Included will be your username and password for access to the online platform so you can begin networking immediately, a link to your personalized online profile where you can review and edit your information, a detailed invoice for your records, your digital certificate of achievement, and other important membership details. For our ******************** to complete your professional biography, please reply to this email

    Business Response

    Date: 07/25/2023

    Hello ***************;- the attempted billing by our ****************** was for your **************** Release purchase through your membership coordinator. Please be advised that your card issuing bank declined the purchase and you have not been charged. We've cancelled the order as per your request. If you need any additional support with your membership, please feel to reach out via email to our support team at ***********************************

    Customer Answer

    Date: 08/06/2023

    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:

    They were trying to charge my card without my permission. I would like a refund for the membership. I do not wish to do business with this dishonest company.

     

     

     

     

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


    Sincerely,

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




     

    Business Response

    Date: 08/18/2023

    We've cancelled and refunded your membership as per your request.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/24/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    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 company calls me 10+ times a day from different ******** area ************* numbers, never leaves a message. They also text me and I have replied STOP to opt out but they keep texting. This is a spam company.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/24/2023

    We have placed you on our do not call/do not contact list as per your request.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/23/2023

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    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.
    Worldwide Womens Association is a scam organization. They promote as a network association for women. I spoke to a person named *****, she informed me that WWA has 2 levels of membership. The platinum level is a one time charge for a life time membership for $299. I was hesitant to join but she convinced me with all the great benefits which I have not received. One month later, I received notice from my credit card of two unauthorized charges from WWA of $499 and $315. No additional charges were expected, notified or explained by this company. I tried to call and e-mail. E-mail bounced back, calling went straight to voicemail. Request a refund for the original $299.00 membership, this is clearly a scam with no benefit to members.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/24/2023

    Thanks for reaching out *** ** - as communicated to you by our support team the attempted billing (which your bank declined) was for your **************** Release. We value your feedback and are sorry you were disastisfied with your membership experience. We've refunded your membership as per your request.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/25/2023

    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:07/19/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    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 joined the *** after doing a bit of research into the organization early this year and not finding any complaints or concerns. After being approved for membership and paying a "discounted" membership fee of $99 (for 5 years), I didn't take advantage of any of the services they offered like promoting on social media and didn't expect to be charged for anything since my fee covered five years. To my very negative surprise, I was alerted to a charge on my credit card for $495 from *** that was flagged as likely fraudulent and stopped. On following up with the company, they told me the charge was to pay for a service to promote my profile on social media and claimed I spoke with a representative about it. I definitely did not talk with any of their representatives and was just charged almost $500 by the company without my authorization. Definitely do not join this organization. They canceled the charge but I requested my membership be terminated and my enrollment fee be refunded, since they charged me fraudulently in violation of an implied term of our contract and I do not trust they won't do it again. I did not get a response to that. I regret ever enrolling and have since seen others have been likewise charged and submitted complaints. Stay away.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/19/2023

    Thank you for reaching out. We have reviewed your complaint and **************** has issued a full refund for your membership as per your request. We wish you the best of success in your future endeavors.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/17/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    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 company will not stop calling me. They call several times a day, I block numbers and every time they call from another ******** number, claiming that I applied to the organization. Ive never even heard of it and am not interested. Now they are texting me. This is harassment and Im sick of it.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/17/2023

    We have placed you on our do not call list as per your request.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/13/2023

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    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.
    3-9-2023 $299.00 5-20-2023 $ ****** Womens Association withdrew these amounts after I told them I was not interested and wanted to be removed from the onset of talking to them. I had no clue that they would withdraw anyway. Please can you refund my money back to me. Thanks ******.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/13/2023

    Thank you for contacting us *** ****** - our support team is already handling your case, can you please reply to the email we sent you so that we may assist you? Thanks.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/13/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    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.
    They call and harass me never leaving a message from various ************* phone numbers. In three days I've gotten **** calls. Can't be blocked because they own a million numbers evidently. You are obviously not a legitimate group on LinkedIn because if you were you would just email me an application form or pamphlet or send me a message on there, not call me relentlessly and never leave messages. Leave me alone or I'll be reporting you. This is harassment. I'm not interested in your fake and outrageous service. I thought it was a *************** not a pay for scam service.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/13/2023

    Thank you for reaching out. We have placed you on our do not call list.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/20/2023

    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:07/12/2023

    Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    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 company has been emailing me over and over requesting I join their all Women's networking group. As a successful small business woman owned business who is expanding to other States i thought this might be a good way to connect wit other women and get my name out there. Long story short. I paid them $199 for a lifetime membership and never heard from them. I called the phone number multiple times and emailed with no response. They are disgraceful and should not be allowed to steal from people like this. They give legit networking groups a bad name.

    Business Response

    Date: 07/12/2023

    Hello ************, thanks for reaching out. I am sorry to hear you did not receive your email reciept or welcome materials. We emailed you both on 6/27/2023 & 7/3/2023 respectively - they were emailed to your email address on fiel of ******************** also sent you a follow up email and SMS message. Please see the screen capture below from our email platform confirming that you received your follow up email and opened it as well. If you'd still like a refund of your membership, please contact our support team at ***********************************

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:07/11/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    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 to be a member of WWA back in April. I received a phone call outlining two options, the latter being a lifetime membership with a single fee of $199. I explicitly asked if this is a one time fee and if there are any other costs associated with being a member, I was told by the woman on the phone that there would be no additional fees. Well, sure enough as it seems is the case for most other complaints, I was charged $499 plus a separate $40 by this association. Luckily the cc company caught it as fraud. I have no emails warning me of such charges and no knowledge of what these charges could even be for. I have emailed WWA and am awaiting a response as I want a completed refund of the initial $199 sign up plus the other charges. This is a terrible scam targeted a aspired business woman. I am growing my career and outreach and really thought this organization could help. It has served no purpose other than stealing my money.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/11/2023

    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,

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



     

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