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Customer Complaints Summary

5,383 total complaints in the last 3 years.
2,157 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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Initial Complaint
Date:06/13/2025
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.
As per the policy I canclled the subscription and licenses withing 7 days of renewal. But Micorsoft refused to refund.
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear ****** ********,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance. We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide us with more information about your issue, such as the email address linked to the subscription and the name of the subscription.

Sincerely,

Microsoft Corporation
Initial Complaint
Date:06/13/2025
Type:Billing 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.
About 14 days ago, microsoft logged me out of my account because they had detected suspicious activity. They told me to log in and complete a 2-factor authentication. I used my credentials to authenticate and they said that i would be locked out of my account and had to enter more information to access the account. After filling out a form they sent me twice, i have yet to hear back from them in regards to my account status. Part of my income relies on my ability to access this account. I have tried every method to contact Microsoft and they havent responded nor do they have a way to contact support on any of their websites. They said it would take 24 hours for them to review my information and this was 14 days ago well outside of the 24 hour period. I also pay them for this account and cannot close the account without logging in. So now they are stealing my money and not providing me with a product. I have had this account with them for over 15 years.
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear ******* *******,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance. We have contacted a new senior member of our Accounts and Billing Team to investigate this matter and work with you directly toward a resolution. Your new case number is **********.
We will monitor your support case through resolution.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Customer Answer
Date: 06/24/2025

Complaint: 23464207

I am rejecting this response because: I still havnt been contacted by the company and I will not close the case until they contact me directly.

Sincerely,

******* *******
Business Response
Date: 07/04/2025
Dear ******* *******,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance. After reviewing your complaint and recent service request **********, we were able to confirm the case has been marked as resolved by our agent ******, as they were able to see the account isn't compromised or locked. Our agent provided you with instructions on how to reset the password. Please follow these instructions to regain access to your account.

Considering this information, we will be closing this complaint as theres no further action we can take regarding this case.

Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Customer Answer
Date: 07/04/2025

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.

Sincerely,

******* *******
Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2025
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 am a small business owner who purchased Microsoft 365 last week. Last Thursday (one week ago), I logged a trouble ticket with Microsoft support TrackingID#****************. I found out that yesterday my ticket was closed out without resolution,, and now I have a Microsoft product that I cannot utilize,, and when I call the business support number,, I get sent to a website to resolve my issue, which I cannot access because my authenticator application does not work. The support technician has not called back as promised on multiple occasions, and when I did speak to her, it was very challenging to understand. I need Microsoft to resolve my issue so I can get my business back up and running.
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear ***** ******,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance.We have contacted a senior member of our technical support to investigate this matter and work with you directly toward a resolution. Your new case number is **********.
We will monitor your support case through resolution.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2025
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.
Hey,Just reaching out about my Microsoft account thats been compliance locked. I already filled out the **** form and verified my identity, but Im still locked out for whatever reason.Since theres some sensitive stuff in there, itd be great if someone from the ****************** Team could email me directly to get this solved.Really appreciate your helpthanks!
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear Epo Koxanet,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your account recovery request.
Please fill the online recovery form one more time ************************************************ provide information necessary to confirm you are the rightful owner of your Microsoft Account. This is the only method to regain account access. You can submit the form up to two times per day. Please try to submit information not previously provided.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2025
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.
We have been locked out of our Microsoft 365 administrative account, which includes our SharePoint and work email access. This has severely impacted our ability to operate as a business. We are currently unable to communicate with clients, access files, or perform essential tasks. This is a critical failure in the services we pay for, and we are losing time, money, and credibility by the hour.On Friday, I spent over 5 hours on the phone with Microsoft support. Despite being promised a callback by two different agents, no one contacted me. I was repeatedly transferred, but no one was able to escalate the issue, nor resolve anything.Your customer service is disorganized, slow, and completely unresponsive to urgent issues. For a business platform as essential as Microsoft 365, this level of support is absolutely *************** make matters worse, the last agent I spoke with told me it could take over two weeks to resolve the issue which is completely unrealistic for a business-critical problem like this. We cannot go two days, let alone two weeks, without access to our systems.I finally received a phone call, and the agent couldnt help me since I wasnt the global admin. My boss now has created a second ticket, after spending hours over the phone trying to get some help, and is waiting for a callback, which is taking way too long.I am demanding that this issue be escalated immediately and that we be contacted by a qualified technician, engineer, or senior specialist who can unlock or restore access to our admin account without any more delays or back-and-forth.This is not just inconvenient it is actively damaging our operations, productivity, and client relationships.Please treat this with the urgency it requires.
Business Response
Date: 06/19/2025
Dear Mat *** *****,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance. We have already reached out to a senior member of our Accounts and Billing Team to investigate this matter and work with you directly toward a resolution. Your case is being routed to the correct team, and there may be a delayed response due to the high number of cases our agents are handling at this time.

We will monitor your support case through resolution.

Sincerely,

Microsoft Corporation

Customer Answer
Date: 06/23/2025

Complaint: 23460962

I am rejecting this response because still haven't gotten a callback or someone to help us.

Sincerely,

Mat Del Risco
Business Response
Date: 07/07/2025
Dear Mat *** *****,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Corporation through the Better Business Bureau regarding your concern. We have already involved a senior member of our Accounts and Billing Team to investigate and assist you directly in resolving this issue. We noticed that your previous complaint was misrouted, but we have now created a new case to ensure you receive better support.

We will monitor your support case through resolution.

Sincerely,

Microsoft Corporation
Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2025
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.
I am filing this complaint as a disabled individual in urgent need of resolution. Microsoft, as the parent company of ******, has denied responsibility after I attempted to report a security and identity compromise involving both companies.I attempted to submit a formal complaint yesterday through official Microsoft channels, but it would not go through. Immediately after this failed attempt, I received a response claiming that theres nothing they can do. This appears to be an intentional block and is not acceptable, especially considering Microsoft is responsible for ********* husband and I are both affected. Our old, now-compromised email addresses include:**************************** **************** Despite not using computers or installing any Microsoft or ****** apps on our new Apple or Android devices, we continue to experience clear signs of unauthorized Microsoft/****** activity in the backgroundacross multiple phones and accounts. This includes:Invisible tracking and unauthorized access Inability to reinstall Microsoft products safely Apparent unauthorized device control and data collection ****** involvement, despite us never signing up for ****** I have spoken with ***********, who confirmed that Microsoft has a responsibility to assist customers in this situation. I am documenting everything with screenshots, notes, and daily logs.If this is not immediately resolved, I will be forced to:File a police report Report this to the *** and other federal regulators Use another persons uncompromised device to avoid detection and further manipulation by Microsoft-controlled accounts and systems
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear ****** *****,
We understand your frustration and appreciate you reaching out. Please note that ****** manages its own support services. However, if you require assistance from Microsoft, you may contact our official support channels at **************** or visit ********************************************************** to connect with one of our agents. After contacting support, you will be provided with a case number for reference. Additionally, if you need to recover your account, you may use our recovery form available at **********************************.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Customer Answer
Date: 06/28/2025
On May 30th, I contacted Microsoft through email about a huge privacy and internal hacking complaint regarding their services, one including ***********. I received ticket numbers which are PRV0269309 and PRV0269304. After several attempts to hear back, I didnt receive a response until June 2nd. The response I got was to contact ****** through their support team. I responded back making it evidently clear that it is impossible since someone made a fraudulent ****** account using a compromised email address which is **************** and the only way to contact ****** Support now is by signing in which I cant do because someone else made the account fraudulently therefore I cant get in. I have tried on multiple occasions. This is affecting my life as it has to do with my protected health data that was leaked when I was hacked by coders by making a fraudulent ****** account with my personal information. There are repositories and data on there such as ****** docs, License, *************************, Languages Shell, and Readme.md. The 16th of June, I ended up in the hospital because of all this and was there for 2 weeks. Im now under a physicians care Mon-Fri until further notice. Microsoft is the parent company of ****** and because ****** is no help and there are zero possibilities to get in touch with them, Its Microsofts responsibility to fix this and protect me. Its their job. I need the fraudulent account deleted along with any data associated with it for my physical and emotional health and leaked as well as compromised information that is legally supposed to be protected. Microsoft shut me down after my response saying I couldnt contact ****** because I have tried and I did follow their instructions. Microsoft honestly didnt seem to care at all. Its pure negligence and I want to keep using Microsoft products and trust the company but how? Im even using my husbands email address to file this complaint because I dont have a secure email or phone.
Business Response
Date: 07/04/2025
Dear ****** *****,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Corporation through the Better Business Bureau regarding your concerns. A senior member of our Commercial Support team has been assigned to investigate the matter and will be in touch with you shortly using the contact information you provided.

We will monitor your support case through resolution.

Sincerely,

Microsoft Corporation
Customer Answer
Date: 07/05/2025
Complaint: 23532992

I am rejecting this response because: Only because I do accept the response but dont want to fully close the case until Microsoft follows through with their promise to resolve this. Once resolved and contacted by the business as promised and intended, Ill be satisfied to close the case. Thank you.

Sincerely,

****** *****
Business Response
Date: 07/11/2025
Dear ****** *****,

We understand and respect your preference to keep the case active. We would like to assure you that we are actively monitoring the most recent case opened on your behalfCase #********.
We hope you receive a timely and satisfactory resolution. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need clarification, please continue communicating through that support ticket. Should you not receive a response or require further assistance, feel free to reach out to us directly.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this matter.

Sincerely,

Microsoft Corporation
Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2025
Type:Customer Service 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.
Basically, my microsoft account got hacked and the hacker got away with everything. I contacted microsoft and they let me know there was nothing they could do.I had numerous files backed up on one drive that the attacker still has, and I purchased multiple games on the XBOX account so I lost those too. They have confirmed that someone else has gained access into my account and they let me know I'll just have to repurchase all those games.If I proved they I got hacked then why not just recover everything I purchased on that account? They said the best they could do was deactivate the account.
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear ****** *****,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your account recovery request.
Please visit ************************************************ provide information necessary to confirm you are the rightful owner of your Microsoft Account. This is the only method to regain account access. You can submit the form up to two times per day. Please try to submit information not previously provided.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Initial Complaint
Date:06/12/2025
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.
Microsoft is charging me for an unauthorized payment for a subscription to Office 365. The company is unaccountable and offers zero customer service. Zero. Its disgraceful. I wanted to change my subscription from family to personal but their system prevented me making a change. Every time you try to log in they send a code but in ten tries not once did the code arrive. They advertise s nonexistent fraudulent phone number for customer service. You call the number and it sends you a link to a web age that offers zero support zero interaction and deliberately avoids having g to speak with a customer. Meanwhile they charge my account the extra $30. The total lack of customer service and manipulation of customer accounts is appalling.
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear ***** ******,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance. We have contacted a new senior member of our Accounts and Billing Team to investigate this matter and work with you directly toward a resolution. Your new case number is **********.
We will monitor your support case through resolution.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation
Initial Complaint
Date:06/11/2025
Type:Customer Service 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 purchased Skype credit back in the year 2022 when I used to live in *************. It was my only means of communication with my family in ***** since ***** was under massive restrictions because of Covid. Once I left back to ***** in May 2022, I contacted Microsoft to request a refund and never got it. I then got notification that Skype will be retired by May 2025 and that any unused Skype credit can still be used but only for business use for Skype users. I didn't know that I still had Skype credit available and requested a refund. Microsoft agents refused to give me a refund and said I could still use my credit. I have many difficulties in accessing Skype and using any credit. For starters, I am not in **** any longer and I am residing in *****. Secondly, I have no way to use this credit since the platform is retired. Third, I had already requested a refund and was not given it. I feel very cheated by Microsoft for all the hassle this has brought me. I just want my money back for something I will never and can't use. I am okay with receiving a refund back in Microsoft points since I am a member and use my points to redeem for cash and sweepstakes entries. If I can't get a refund back because they didn't do their job, then I am okay with receiving points instead.
Business Response
Date: 06/18/2025
Dear ****** ******,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance. After reviewing your complaint Skype Credit that hasn't been used if the refund is requested within 14-days of purchase. Outside of the 14-day period, refunds are at the discretion of Skype. If eligible, Skype refunds are given in accordance with our refund policy in Skype's ***************************************************************

Considering this information, we will be closing this complaint as theres no further action we can take regarding this case.

Sincerely,

Microsoft Corporation
Customer Answer
Date: 06/18/2025

Complaint: 23457412

I am rejecting this response because Microsoft did not say whether I will get a refund. I contacted them for a refund and get no response except what they have as a refund policy. Not assisting me as usual.

Sincerely,

****** ******
Initial Complaint
Date:06/11/2025
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.
The Computer I bought within a month has stopped working I have bitlocker key recovery and the code is not fixing this I feel this is away to make me spend money on a new computer. The ***ort code is **********, The customer service *** was not able to assist. The Ethics of this program has me questioning the reason to have this safety program that does not protect me, or make using the computer or software easier.
Business Response
Date: 06/20/2025
Dear ******** *******,
Thank you for contacting Microsoft Corporation via the Better Business Bureau regarding your grievance. We have contacted a senior member of our Devices Team to investigate this matter and work with you directly toward a resolution. Your new case number is **********.
We will monitor your support case through resolution.
Sincerely,
Microsoft Corporation

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