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How to Complain About Player

It feels like you need a secret password to get a real person to help you at Player. Their support channels are notoriously difficult, and it's easy to feel like you're shouting into a void. Popular complaints flagged on sites like the Better Business Bureau often cite poor customer service and incorrect billing amounts. It's a shared frustration. Getting your issue resolved requires persistence and knowing the right places to complain.

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It can be tough to figure out the best way to get a response. Here’s a breakdown of your options.

Immediate to 30 minutes, but honestly, it often feels longer.

• Call during off-peak hours, like mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
• Use the live chat feature instead of calling if you can, you often get through faster.
• Have your account number, recent bills, and any relevant screenshots ready before you contact them.
• Be clear and concise. State your problem and what you want as a resolution in the first minute.

If Player is ignoring you or gives you a final decision you disagree with, don't give up. Your next step is to file a complaint with an external body. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a common and effective option for U.S. customers.

How the BBB Works

1. File Online: Go to the BBB website and fill out their complaint form. It's free.
2. Company Response: The BBB forwards your complaint to Player, who is then expected to respond, usually within 14 days.
3. Resolution: You can accept their response or continue to negotiate through the BBB platform.

BBB works, but prepare to wait. Player usually responds after a reminder or two. While the BBB can't force a resolution, the public nature of the complaint often encourages companies to resolve the issue to protect their rating. Make sure you've already tried to resolve it with Player first, as the BBB will ask for proof of that attempt.

Subject: Urgent: Unresolved Issue with Account [[Account #]]

Hi there,

I am writing again to resolve an issue with my account. This is my third attempt to get help with an incorrect billing charge, and my patience is running out.

On [[Date]], I was charged [[$Amount]] for a service I had already cancelled. I contacted support on [[Date of first contact]] and was told it would be handled, but the charge remains. Frankly, having to track this down and spend my time on it has been incredibly frustrating.

To resolve this, I need you to issue a full refund of [[$Amount]] to my original payment method immediately and provide written confirmation that my account is closed and no further charges will be made.

If I don't receive a satisfactory response and confirmation of the refund within 48 hours, my next step will be to file a chargeback with my credit card company and submit a formal complaint to the Better Business Bureau.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

[[Your Name]]

• Ask for a Supervisor Immediately: If the first-level support agent can't help, don't waste time. Politely but firmly say, "I understand this may be outside your scope, please escalate this to your supervisor."
• Get a Reference Number: Always ask for a ticket or reference number for your conversation. It's your proof and makes it easier to follow up without explaining everything all over again.
• Use Social Media Strategically: Don't just rant. Post a clear, concise tweet to their support handle (@PlayerSupport) and include your ticket number if you have one. A Reddit user mentioned this got them a callback in under an hour after they were on hold for 45 minutes.
• Request Written Confirmation: Whatever they promise you on the phone or chat, ask them to send it in an email. Promises can be forgotten, but written words are harder to deny.

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