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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:06/05/2025

    Type:Order 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 called me out of the blue, saying that I had applied for membership. I had not. However after having a conversation with the woman on the phone the opportunity to join the company and increase professional visibility sounded good. She charged me $249 for a lifetime membership. I received a user name and password but was unable to ever access the website to log in. When I emailed them, they stated that it was user error and they were able to log in. Yesterday they called me to encourage me to complete my PR profile/bio. How they were doing a press release. At the end of the conversation I was told that there would be a charge for the press release that I had agreed to when I enrolled as a member. This is untrue. I specifically told the *** on the phone yesterday that I did not give them permission to charge any further charges. My concern is now they have my credit card info! I want my account deleted and my credit card info deleted. Im very concerned about this company scamming many women. Please stop this company!

    Business Response

    Date: 06/16/2025

    Hello *** ******* I am sorry to hear about your concerns. The Press Release is a separate marketing and advertising service that we offer our members which is not included as part of the initial membership. Our team cancelled the payment for the Press Release so you were not billed. Furthermore, you disputed your membership purchase with your card issuing bank and they issued you a refund. Your account has been closed on our end. Please let us know if there's anything else you need.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/03/2025

    Type:Billing 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 completed an application with the Worldwide Womens Association but clearly stated that I was not authorizing any charges at that time. After reviewing more information and reading extensive negative reviews describing how the company has been scamming women and charging them without consent, I informed them that I did not want to move forward.Despite this, they began charging my credit card without my authorization, and have continued doing so repeatedly over the course of several years. I never signed a membership agreement. I never gave permission for any payment. These charges were made against my express instructions.The total taken from my account is well over $1,000, and I am currently working with my credit card company to identify how far back this activity goes.This is not a misunderstanding, this is a pattern of unauthorized, predatory billing. It is deeply unethical and, in my view, fraudulent.I am requesting:1.A full refund of all unauthorized charges 2.A written confirmation that I was never enrolled or authorized as a member 3.Immediate termination of any use of my personal or financial information If this is not resolved promptly, I will escalate to the Attorney General, ************************, and ************************************ for formal investigation.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/16/2025

    Hello *** ******** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. Ive checked in our system and it looks like our support team already attempted to provide a resolution to your inquiry. They refunded the billing from 3/7/2025 ($239.99 USD) for the 2025 VIP Member Listing. Unfortunately, the membership dues incurred during 2024 as part of your subscription as non-refundable as per our terms of service. We have also gone ahead and of course cancelled your subscription as per your request.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/30/2025

    Type:Billing 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.
    Same as everyone filing complaint as this organization is scam. First, I was charge on April for lifetime membership, $299.00 but if I use Master Card, They run a promotion discount rate of $249.00. Don't fall into trap like me. On May 20, Received a call from **** and I have to pay for Press Release Purchase of $449.99 which I clearly advised that I am not interested and don't want to proceed. he hung up the phone .5/30 They charged my credit card $449.99 WITHOUT my authorization, permission or an approval . No email, no receipt, Nothing. I have closed my credit card and report the transaction fraud.again, Don't fall into trap like me. COMPLETE SCAM

    Business Response

    Date: 06/02/2025

    Hello *** *********** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. Our Finance Team has cancelled and refunded the **************** Release purchase. Please allow 2-4 business days for the refund to post back to your account.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/28/2025

    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.
    On May 21, 2025 the Worldwide Women's Association charged my account $399.99. This charge was not authorized or disclosed. Unfortunately, this is not the first time this organization has attempted to take unauthorized funds from my account. I did not do my proper homework and signed up to be a member with this association only to learn that they essentially scam women out of money. After several suspicious, undisclosed charges to my account in 2023. When I reached out they said the charges were final payments for my membership subscription. I requested they cancel my membership. Fortunately, my bank reversed the suspicious charges. Then on May 21, 2025 they again charged my account alleging it was for final membership payment. This organization is a scam.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/29/2025

    Hello *** ******** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. Ive checked in our system and it looks like our support team already provided a resolution to your inquiry. The $399.99 renewal for the 2025 Featured Member Listing was refunded to you by your bank. If you need any further support feel free to respond to the ticket via email.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/30/2025

    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:

    While I'm glad that my bank refunded the money (a result of me disputing the charges and not a result of actions taken by WWA) the association has not addressed all my concerns. This is not the first time I've had to take such measures to dispute and resolve the issue of them making unauthorized charges to my account. I've requested that an official letter be sent detailing that my information has been scrubbed from their system and no further transactions will be charged to me. This is important because this is the second time they have made unauthorized charges to my account and both times they alleged it was a "final payment". Once the official letter is sent, the situation will be resolved.

     

     

     

     

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


    Sincerely,

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




     

    Business Response

    Date: 07/07/2025

    Hello ************** our Finance Team has permanently expunged your billing details from our system, as per your request.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 07/11/2025

    Better Business Bureau:

    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution, while not the official communication I prefer, is satisfactory to me and the matter has been resolved.

    Sincerely,

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



     

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/27/2025

    Type:Billing 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.
    On May 1, 2025, Worldwide ************** charged $39 on an membership I believe I'd canceled within the past year, when a charge suddenly appeared on my credit card.I was assured by *** that there would be no more charges and my account would be deleted.I get no services from ***, have attempted to cancel my account before, and have received no services or goods for my $39.They are clearly a fraudulent organization.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/02/2025

    Hello *** ***** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. We have refunded the $39 fee and removed your membership subscription.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/04/2025

    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 and the matter has been resolved.

    Sincerely,

    ***** *****



     

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/25/2025

    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 paid $300 on April 9th for a lifetime membership to this organization that is supposed to lift up women and provide professional services and networking. I now have three pending charges to my account for $450, $229, and $250. None of these were previously approved, I received no notification, and have no idea why.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/29/2025

    Hello *** ******* thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. Per the BBBs complaint acceptance practices (********************************************************************************************************) it is customary to make a good faith attempt to contact us first to resolve any issue you may have. To date, we have not received any support request or inquiry from you regarding your concern. Our support team hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9am 6pm EST, Monday through Friday. We respond to most inquiries within a few hours if contacted during normal business hours before 4pm EST, and within 1 day if contacted after. We encourage you to please contact our team via email at *********************************** In the meantime, to expedite a resolution,weve created a support ticket for you and a member of our team will be reaching out shortly. We look forward to serving your membership needs and resolving your complaint in an expedient and satisfactory manner.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/29/2025

    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:

    I contacted this organization on May 24th to refute the charges and cancel my account, with no response. Their reply says otherwise, but I have proof via email. Screenshot provided. 

     

     

     

     

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


    Sincerely,

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




     

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/04/2025

    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:

    Instead of processing a refund to my account, I now have two additional pending charges as of 6/3/25. Image attached.  

     

     

     

     

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


    Sincerely,

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




     

    Business Response

    Date: 06/16/2025

    Hello *** ******** we of course did not bill your account again. As you stated, the refunds were in a pending status until they settled and posted to your account. A complete refund of your membership and Press Release were issued back to your account on 6/3/2025.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/20/2025

    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 was contacted to join this professional organization to help grow our business and was sold a one time 'lifetime membership' in Sept 2024 for $249. However, they have begun recurring charges monthly, increasing incrementally. Oct 2024, $299 - Nov 2024 $449.95 (then a refund in Jan for $449.95) it began again in Feb 25 with a charge for $459.95 and most recently just this month for $479.99.Please help.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/22/2025

    Hello *** ******** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. Our Finance Team has cancelled your membership subscription and refunded you the last payment of $479.99 for the 2025 Featured Member Listing & Press Release program. That refund will post back to your account in 2-3 business days.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/15/2025

    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 was contacted by the worldwide womens association pretending to add me to their network and just found out this is a scam. I have paid them $150 that I want back. This is a scam and want my refund

    Business Response

    Date: 05/15/2025

    Hello *** **** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. Ive checked in our system and it looks like our support team already provided a resolution to your inquiry. If you need any further support feel free to respond to the ticket via email.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/06/2025

    Type:Billing 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 to like everyone else making a complaint was scammed.First, charge a few months ago for lifetime membership, yet to my disappointment, this is nothing like the **** organization and is not a helpful organization to anyone.Then, last night at 9pm, without my authorization, permission or approval they charged my card $********* explanation. No email. Nothing.This is not how organizations operate and is extremely disappointing. I hope to have my charges refunded and any affiliation cancelled ************** not sign up to this organization.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/07/2025

    Hello *** ********** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. Ive checked in our system and it looks like you disputed the Press Release purchase ($449.99) with your card issuing bank and they refunded you on 5/6/25. Our Finance Team will not contest the dispute. We've also gone ahead and cancelled the order. If you need any additional assistance please feel free to reach our support team via email.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/06/2025

    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 began receiving phone calls from the Worldwidw Womens Association on 5/5/2025 and spoke with a ***resentative. They informed me that I had filled out an interest form at some point about getting on their registry. I had no recollection of submitting such a form and they were unable to tell me when/where I had submitted. They wanted to interview me and I said I would prefer to follow up via email. They were unable to do so, so I said I was not interested in proceeding. I then proceeded to get multiple calls over the next 24 hours from multiple phone numbers from them and eventually spoke with another ***resentative who I asked to remove me from their call list. The *** spoke over me and accused me of yelling, which I in no way was. The *** threatened to leave me on the list if I didn't let them speak, so I did, and she eventually said she would remove me from the list. The interaction was threatening and abrasive and I am glad I never took steps to proceed with their offer, whatever it may have been. Unpleasant to say the least.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/07/2025

    Hello *** ****** thank you for reaching out and were sorry to hear about your concern. We have placed you on our do not contact/do not call list.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/09/2025

    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 and the matter has been resolved.

    Sincerely,

    ***** ******



     

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