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1:56 am EDT

Boost Mobile customer service on a return

Today I went to my local boost dealer to return a phone I totally hated that I just purchased there. The reason for the return was the internet would not go on line only if I was in Wi-Fi. Had friends look at it to help me nobody could figure it out. Busy do to working had phone for three days during this time since I reply on having internet for scheduling jobs etc I lost a few jobs because I could not respond to emails etc because WiFi wasn't available. So by this time I'm over the don't care don't want it. Had my receipt in hand I went back to were I purchased it at not thinking I would have a problem being a boost customer for over three years didn't see any issues getting my money back. The tech found that the phone was faulty something wrong with phone a defect. Ok I'm just over it for a new phone at this point I'll just use my old phone. But it wasn't that the employees were rude they are friendly but when it came time for my refund the amount I paid was $130.00 that was activation fee phone case screen protector and phone. What I got back in return was $79.00 the price of phone ok so I pay a activation fee for a phone I don't have or can use and a phone case and screen protector for what to keep my defective phone safe what's the point. I told them to keep the case and protector they didn't do me any good. So with the jobs I lost due to [censored]ty phone no internet and the fee and accessories I have lost out on a lot if money. Not happy if I could talk to the person who wouldn't refund me my money face to face I would love to I'm bent beyond belief. I'm not going to just turn the cheek on this one I'm just another face or number but I will say you people don't know who I am not a clue or what kind of impact I could have on this situation I've brought a lot of people friends family employees people at church etc goods news I've spread and good news spreads but know what what spreads even faster and snow balls much quicker and bigger is bad news. Bad news spreads like a cancer. I really hope that this issue is resolved as soon as possible I did nothing wrong I had the original boxes for the phone the charger receipt all of it and walked away with a loss.
Thank you for your time reading this legitiment complaint.

Sincerely, Jarrett Richardson

Email : [protected]@gmail.com

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8:42 pm EDT
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Boost Mobile I am complaining about my service and customer service

I have not had my full service that I paid for almost two months. I keep being told false time line when my service will be fix. I have been a loyal customer for three years. Nothing has been done on their side.. I am giving boost Mobile a few days to correct this issues or I will go to another phone carrier that cares truly for their customer. I have been calling for weeks to check on the status of my servics.

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12:56 pm EDT
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Boost Mobile phone calls keep dropping

Hello, I have sent my phone in because my calls kept dropping, my phone was sent back to me by mail, and it still continues to do the same thing. I am a senior citizen and depend on my phone line in case of emergencies because I am on oxygen, and have not been receiving calls either. Please advise what to do? ty kindly I can be reached at [protected] Nancy Patrick.

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8:24 pm EDT

Boost Mobile customer service in store

Hello

Today I visited one of your stores located in Selden, New York. I went with my father in law after he received a phone earlier in the day from that same establishment. After numerous attempts at fixing this "brand new " phone he received, the employee Khan then convinetly grabbed another phone that was on his desk which box was already opened. He anxiously tried to get this phone to work but we could tell that something was up. He then called someone on the phone and started having conversation in his native language but something I could understand was basically how to "unlock this phone permanently". After that phone call he realized he couldn't get away with giving us a phone that was clearly not new, he went in the back and got us finally a new phone, in the box ! Like he should have done the first time. I guess I am writing this because I fear that if I didn't go in with my father in law who is older and simply uneducated on cellphones, that this man would have tried to scam him into buying yet another not working, or already used phone.

Thank you for hearing us out. Look forward to hearing back.

Regards,
Gina Smith

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5:25 pm EDT

Boost Mobile unable to unlock iphone se

Though I was happy with my Boost service I needed to switch companies so that I could use my phone in Russia during the summer. On calling Boost about unlocking my phone, I was told that I had to wait until September 28th- but nothing was mentioned about keeping service active and other conditions. It was only when I called Boost after the 28th but was told it couldn't be unlocked because I did not have a full year of service and needed three more months of Boost service in order for my phone to be unlocked.
I then went to a Boost location where I was erroneously told I could sign up for three months and then would be able to unlock my phone. After further running around I found out that activating service again would require a new number and that it would not be applicable to my account in order to fulfill the time required to unlock my phone. So... in other words, even though I was willing to pay almost $200 for reactivation and three months of service (just for the purpose of unlocking my phone), there is no way to unlock my phone- which is my phone! -which I bought for more than $300! -which I cannot use ever!? This is a very very bad policy! Please change it!

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Jun 10, 2019 5:49 pm EDT
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Were you able to get your iPhone unlocked? I am having the same problem with these a___h___'s! Where else can you go for this kind of scam? I'm out over $400 because of Boost not refunding my $$ for the iPhone, & not unlocking it so I can use it at another company. I will post this horrible scam to warn others of these unfair business practices to scam the public!

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9:43 am EDT
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Boost Mobile fraudulent calls made through customer at [protected] leading to money wire fraud and extortion

Dear Crime and Fraud Investigation Team:

Please be advised that the caller who uses phone number [protected] is complicit in making fraudulent phone calls and texts, demanding money through the Green Dot Money PAK debit card service.

The user of phone number meets people on social media and then claims a family domestic violence incident, putting blame on anyone who makes contact with him.

The caller made a series of fraudulent calls and texts during the period of 7/6/2017 through approximately 7/17/2017, threatening jail if you do not send money immediately. The ongoing calls led to continued harassment, criminal wire fraud through Green Dot Money PAK, and extortion for the sum of $6, 600 plus $90 in Green Dot Money PAK charges.

The caller has two or more accomplices that work together, posing as either a detective for the Glendale Police Department or as a sister by the name of Tiffany Haggstrom who lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Attached please see a partial call log showing repeated calls with [protected]. The perpetrator has a deep South Carolina accent, very vulgar, violent, and will do or say anything to convince the call recipient that you will go to jail if you do not do what he says.

Attached is a partial call log file showing calls with [protected] which is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Attempts to have Boost Mobile provide the owner's name of the number have been unsuccessful since they protect their clients.

My request is to research call and text records of Boost Mobile for the period of 7/6/2017 through 7/17/2017 for phone number [protected] and once you have ascertained fraudulent activity, contact the FBI and IC3 and contact me at [protected] so that further information can be provided, leading to the prosecution, arrest, and imprisonment of all perpetrators involved.

Thank You,

Jeffrey W. Greilich
Email: [protected]@asu.edu
[protected] (Mobile)

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12:27 pm EDT

Boost Mobile phone unlock

i called booz like a week ago in order to unlock my phone because i found a better option and they give me a case number and i was told that in no more than 24-48 hours i will receive a message with intructions for get the phone unlocked. Never happen i remaind them that i have my rights and it is iligal for them to restrict or not to unlock the divice. so i would like to get a phone number for some one who can take care about me, somebody who has power to fine boos mobile because they are violation federals laws here in this country and because they have lot of money think that we the people we dosent have rights and we cant do nothing. Now this not about a phone this is about 1000s people like me that everyday have been wasting time, money, and we are treated like garbage by someone who is on top. So if by chance any company has the legal chance to confront to boost i am dispoused to take action too.
Any phone number?
Any legal company?

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11:37 am EDT
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Boost Mobile boost service

Im a deputy and need service in the entire county for work related business. I was having connectivity issues and was given a code to connect and reconnect my phone to the tower and told this wouls resolve my issues. It didnt so i wanted to switch my service. I was told by the store owner named nas, that my phone would be locked for a year if i discontinued boost service.. My complaint is thus, i was never told this when i purchased two phones from boost otherwise i would have never purchased the phones. I dont feel that phones that i purchased should be held hostage by boost.
I would like my phones unlocked or be able to return my phones for the price purchased.

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1:33 pm EDT

Boost Mobile payment system and poor customer service

To Whom It May Concern:

I have been having an on-going issue with your payment center. I am on the daily plan where I pay $3 per day. I am an immobile cancer patient so this works for me as I do not have a reliable source of income. I typically pay every night but several times in the past months when I attempt to pay I get an error message and its due to payment velocity being reached or exceeded. When this happens I call into Boost and sometimes they give me a credit to restore services until I am able to run another successful payment and sometimes I have to make other arrangements. Well, this is becoming increasingly hard as my chemotherapy has been increased and as you can imagine it's harder to get around. The reason for my complaint is because on Tuesday evening I called because I had the same issue and was trying to get help or credit or get to the bottom of this on-going issue. I spoke with a representative, a supervisor and finally a manager. All three employees were extremely rude, condescending and non-helpful. Instead of acknowledging the clear flaw in your payment system, they all told me to call my bank because my bank is the one denying the payment. That was not the case as I'd call my bank prior to even calling. For me as a customer, to be said that it was my bank, even after I'd told them I'd tried different cards, and to be told that no it's still not boost system, its my card and I should recheck my card info entered, made me feel stupid. I feel they really tried to make me look like an uninformed idiot. To make matters worse, I was told to try a relatives or friends card to make a payment. It's funny how when I tried that, that payment got rejected too (but as the reps, supervisor and manager told me, it's my bank). So not only did I not get any help, my services were interrupted. The manager even said that she's call the bank on 3 way as if I was telling a bold-faced lie. So, after being treated so harshly and receiving extremely disappointing customer service, I filed a complaint or so I thought. I reached out to Boost customer care via FaceBook Messenger who informed me to send a complaint via text to 2781. I have yet to get a reply.

So, this morning after yet another issue trying to get a payment submitted unsuccessfully, I contacted Boost yet again. They informed me that they could not process any credits on my account but would change my plan back to monthly so that I could at least receive incoming calls/texts. When asked if there was anything that they could help me with, I asked how do I follow-up on a complaint I submitted. When contradicted info was given and the employee (Lawrence) flat out refused to give me his employee number, I asked to speak to a supervisor. I ended up being on this phone call for well over an hour and had to request sternly to be given to a supervisor well over 10x before I actually got to one. I understand the chain of command. I understand a representative's eagerness to resolve an issue before escalation. I even understand that a supervisor on the floor may be busy. But what I don't understand is why I had to wait over an hour and was constantly placed on hold when requesting a supervisor only to be answered by the same rep who talked profusely over me. After many threats of filing a complaint, I finally got over to a supervisor and she (Roxy) was no better. Instead of letting me explain the situation and my expectations, she constantly cut me off. When I asked her a question she ignored it. When I requested a manager, she flat out refused saying that she could not transfer. I did not understand this because I've been transferred by a supervisor to a manager before I I'm sure you can understand my discern. All she offered up was a reference# for this event (I1466508557).

I do not know Boost's philosopy on customer service nor their dedicaction to providing it to their customers but what I've experienced this week has been hellish and never in my 31 years of living has some company as big as Boost made me feel so dumb and trivial and you and your employees have...especially when I am paying 2-3x as much as any other monthly plan you or your competitors offer. Also, if you're providing a convenient feature such a $3/day pay as you go service, then you should tailor your payment system to reflect that because as of what I experienced, it's not pay as you go...it's pay every 5 days because out system can't handle 7 days of payments. Also, I do not seem to sound brash or even illiberal, but a HUGE part of providing excellent or even mediocre customer service lies on your customer service reps and if you're outsourcing these positions, you're going to have a disconnect plan and simple.

I hope that this complaint finds it way thru the proper channels and to the proper authorities and I can actually receive a call back or a text or an email or ANY kind of feedback this time.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at any time

[protected]
Pin# 1011
[protected]@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from Boost in the near future with an amicable resolution,
Thanks in advance!

Brittney McGowen

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12:11 pm EDT

Boost Mobile phone service

I've had Boost Mobile for some time now and I have to say it has not been the best. HORRIBLE SERVICE. I have been experiencing alot of random roaming and no service wven with im just at home and my phone stays on 3g. i did not pay for a 3g phone! Also they past couple of months my phone service has been out because apparently when i called customer service they said two towers were down. I was advised my account would be credited but low and behold my account wasnt credited a cent. please resolve or i will have to switch providers

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5:52 pm EDT

Boost Mobile data throttling

I've been a loyal Boost customer for 8 years and really like their service. But I can't stand the throttling issues I've been having for months now. I switched to their 60 dollar a month unlimited talk/text/data, and I'm so frustrated when like clockwork, my data shuts down for a few days at least once a month. While I understand the 25 gigs limit before your service is slowed, how do you explain a bricked phone when you're 3 weeks into the month at 11 gigs used? I've sent numerous complaints to customer service, the phone works fine for a couple of days only to have the data frozen again. As much as I like Boost, I really think it's time to find another provider.

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Update by Bill Caraballo
Oct 03, 2018 10:03 am EDT

Update: Issue was resolved. I will continue as a customer with Boost Mobile.

Update by Bill Caraballo
Sep 25, 2018 9:52 pm EDT

Day 5 with no data, no response from Boost Customer service. Nice way to treat an 8 year customer. Have tried everything listed to fix issue to no avail. Disgusted with Boost, I thought switching to 60 dollar a month plan unlimited talk/text/Data would help with this throttling issue, but no luck. It also appears that many other customers are having same problem. Shame on Boost if this is a known issue and nothing is being done. I thought they were a stand up service. Guess I'm wrong

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3:01 pm EDT

Boost Mobile samsung galaxy s6

I purschased a refurished phone have received 3 phones none of them work
This means I have lost my 107.00 and being without a phone for almost 2 months on and off. U cannot hear on the phone and no one can hear you. Brightstar has replaced this phone 3 times . I am going to post to social media please don't buy from them they do not as they state under warranty. I have called and written and complain
still has gotten no where. I have had people from boost hang up the phone.I will not continue to fight with boost.about a phone that works not one that I returned and they sent the same phone back. that doesn't work if so why is it they all have the same problem.Haven taken them to a Boost shop in the area and they don't work .So let everyone know I just lost 107.00 for a refurished phone that doesn't work

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Sep 23, 2018 6:22 pm EDT

Dear Boost I have written about a refurbished phone I purschased have been sent 3 phones none of them work I refused to deal with the bull of boost and Brightstar I lost 107.00 but Also the time to take theses phones back and forth to UPs.I will continue to post on social media Today Get a phone call from Boost they want to help me solve the problem but that was [censored] I was told they would transfer me to another dept
that could help me the recording said the number was no longer in serviceI have spoken to brightstar several times along with 3 managers and told to send the phone back 3 times back to them was promised that they would resolve the issue.3 times
and the issue still has not been resolved so I will just go out buy me a phone go
to another carrier.You all have a bunch of idiots work there if I said that I have called Brightstar and they are telling me I need to call Brightstar So I guess I am stupid that I don't know To Call Brightstar

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8:23 am EDT

Boost Mobile customer service

I am emailing to inform you about an employee at the boostmobile located 827 Jefferson Blvd
West Sacramento, CA 95691
United States i walked up and noticed there was a female employee smoking to what appeared a marijuana pen she looked at me with a dirty look and walked in the store to help me . She stated her name was Lupe maybe short for Guadalupe ? She kept cursing and was not professional whatsoever. im concerned for your employees safety and health.

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Boost Mobile charged $50 for a service I don't even use

Hi, please my debit card was charged $50 today, even though I do not and have never used Boost before. I would like to know why I am being charged for a service I don't use and how did you guys get my card details. My name is Favour Godwin Ejemole and I use Bank of America. I would really appreciate it, if you can respond to me as soon as possible. Here is the number that my bank gave me [protected]

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2:55 pm EDT

Boost Mobile mobile web order

I ordered from Boost Mobile on or around the 3rd or 4th 0f this month and when i completedvmy order and submitted it something somewhere somehow went wrong and my order changed not only from the number of phones in which i read was able to be ordered. My order I placed over the boost website was 2 Stylo 4+'s from the boost uo promotion I recieved only one phone and not even close to my order I placed with your company; both myself and my wife have remained loyal customers to Boost Mobile for more than 10 years and I though; wow awsome, finally Boost has reconized loyalty from its customers and they're finaly showing love by allowing those loyal to them a chance to be able to purches even under avpayment plan new mobile phobes. Tomorrow was to be a happy day on the 10th we; my wife and I celebrate 20 yrs of happiness and now since her gift was not shipped as ordered by myself and which I have yet to recieve that was an order as to the maximum allowed purchase of only 2 phones allowable per household. I've heard from your companies customer care reps a more the nerve wrecking number of round in circles excusses and accusations telling me that I'm basically a liar and that I only ordered a single phone "ONE" PHONE and then they state that I again am a liar and that on my order form they have I the computer system showes only the order for one LG Stylo 4; I've been called a liar today by a number of 5 of your companies support team multiple times and have had two of them not only insult me as a human; no they went that one extra step to call me a very loyal and dissatisfied customer of Boost for around about 16yrs and if I'm to constantly have those emploies that work for the Boost Mobile family as a support rep but as a person whom carse so little for your companies customers to so no support and to only have vinegar spew from their venomous tounges to call a customer, a LOYAL CUSTOMER a liar and offer no resolve to satisfy your LOYAL CUSTOMER as to make this one want to continue as its loyal customer they have made me feel as if I'm lying as to how I placed my order of purches, further to insult my IQ hinting I'm illiterate and I've only but 4 classes away at my age and being a Disable person which I had stated to the Boost customer non-support reps who not once actually bothered to listen to my complaint but to insult me in such a mannor to make me now look into other mobile compamies for a provider that isn't in the practice of lossing loyalty from a highly loyal customer to a company that's more than 4 x's plus let this loyal customer down. I've chose to give Boost one last chance at redemption and this be your one and only ladt chance to show me how important I am as; "A Loyal Customer" to the Boost Mobile Family. I would first off and foremost like an appology for my recent misstreatment, I'd also like to see someone acctually care that its companies customers at Boost Mobile are treated with respect as well as training every employee be taught that its harmful to the BOOST MOBILE company to have mistrust for them and that if they cannot treat loyal customers in such a manor the cust is more than happy with the carrier mobile provider wanting to remain a loyal carrier with Boost instead of think of leaving boost mobile for their competition such as MetroPCS or T-Mobile who both are promoting to switch from their competitors to them a free Samsunge J8 or J9 pbone free of charge, umlimited everything same as Boost with a lower monthly bill of only $25.00 or $30.00's per line with a family plan so if we weight in on options all this just to switch no money out of pocket no money for up to 2 or 4 free phone's and lines Vs an extra monthly payment for an order not filled wrong phone and wrong quality of the number of phones ordered through Boost Up on Boost website to getting this Stylo4 plain phone; " Yes I'll say it this phone sucks major butt. Lagging from start, slow 4G wireless mobile data isaues with every app on it a truthfully dissatisfied customer who chose not to jump ship just for free stuff has instead chose to remain loyal to a company that just simply put, " doesn't give a damn about LOYALTY OR ITS CUSTOMERS like my wife & myself, loyal to Boost Mobile even after being treated so wrong by Boost customer support rep team that I have now been on the fence over choosing to remain loyal and purches new phones discounted or for his families loyalty even after being called a liar and mistreated again is worth staying one more time and if "we" meaning Boost Mobile and my name is shawn R. Weeks, happen to somehow, someway reach to conclusion to a fair resolve making Me Your loyal customer happy to stay as Boost Mobiles customer. I'm talking a happy satisfied loyal customer who wants to stay with boost his trusted mobile service provider he saw once to place honor and loyalty above all else to make every one of its customers happy at whatever the cost is to The Boost Mobile; thus creating a loyal customer not jumpimg ship over the mistreatment of those few representing; "The Boost Mobile company to pay way less or the same unlimited phone plan, to pay less, way less money per month for service; to remain a loyal customer as I/We have remained as we have for the better part 16 years with Boost Mobile services and held accounts through many hard times loyaltt with valor, can you all with an honest heart say that Boost Mobile has in turn of a loyal customer shown that same loyalty to this man who's disabled barely making from one month to another; sticking it out through good and bad times while his providers stood aside and offered not the support or help sought by one so loyal one deserving the benifit of doubt claus over the mistake in his order which happend from submitting it to final processing to freaking out because he now has nothing, nothing but his empty hands, a broken heart, and his wife he knows will be showering him by hear sadend tears of pain and hurt on our would of bern HAPPIEST 20TH YEAR of being in love an both us to the other surprizing the heart of the one true pure love and through that see the otjets happier smile somethimes lost to disapointment like this today. Calling me a liar and doing nothing to hear a customer ;"me Mr. Shawn R. Weeks and offer nothing more than to keep calling him liar and trying to have him say yes to something other than that which he feels wronged by and it is for his words to be heard by the company he's remained loyal woth and to for 16 years. I hope somehow thus message is reciev2d ASAP and im contacted today. Show how important I am as your loyal customer and consumer of Boost Mobile services an its products. If I hear not a whisper to my complaint a satisfactory reply as pet my ergant requestbas to me this is an emergancy. I feel cheated, mislead, and even robbed by this company claiming us customers to be part onto its FAMILY. I cant tell or see were they get family definitions of family etc I wouldn't and if Boost Mobile cannot/ will not with out leaving doubt to ponder over in my mind saying it's time for change and a switch; for if my thoughts come to be as such then this will with any further statements from my hand be the last finale farwell to oyr 16 yeats of loyal partnetship as a customer a loyal customer because I will not stay loyal to those unloyal to me.

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Sep 13, 2018 3:22 am EDT

oh! I ordered Huawei mobile from homeshopping they are best and their customer's support is really very nice.

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Boost Mobile cell phone was not activated, money lost

To whom it may concern:
I'm writing this due to the horrible customer experience/service at your location on 9528 Roosevelt Ave Jackson heights, NY 11372. I went on 8/1/18 to switch over from Metro PCS because my sister was happy with her service with boost. I took advantage of the free phone because I liked it. It was the LG stylo 3. The employee did all the transitions, charged me $82 and told me If my service didn't work in 10 minutes, to restart my phone. I did it and it didn't work. I was very busy that day so I didn't have time to go back, so I called like 10 times and no one answered at the store. Then I remembered the same girl who helped me told the store manager in front of me they needed a store phone, because she used her own cell phone to port my number, meaning they don't have a store phone I was calling like an idiot. That night I called Customer service and they told me, my number is cannot be ported because it belonged to some weird collection of numbers. I forgot the name but I knew what she was talking about because I used to work for a cable company and that use to happen to me with certain ports of numbers . At this point it couldn't be ported and they advised me to go back to the store to get the issue fixed. The next Day I couldn't go I have a sick newborn at home who sufferers from reflux so it's hard to go out. Today 8/3 I went with my receipt to the store and requested a refund, because it's not my fault the employee didn't do her job correctly. Also I had to pay my cell phone, because it's urgent for me to have one because of my little one. The employee a girl, called the store manager, and he said no, I cannot get my money because I stayed with metro pcs. And if I had an issue to go back tomorrow. First of all I'm not a yo yo, I paid everything should have been perfect, why do i have to lose money for an employees fault, they did not try to work with me
Or anything. Just plain blank no refund, I let her know about my newborn and she didn't care at all. This is crazy, I've never seen employees be so rude and inconsiderate. I have the phone and just want my money back for this huge inconvenience. As I walked out the store my fiancé was sitting in the car, and when I got inside he told me the girl employee was laughing at me when I was walking out. This is ridiculous, disgusting, and I've never experienced such nasty unprofessional service in my life, I would like a refund of my money or I will proceed to contact the better business Bureau. Thankyou for your time Lori.

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Boost Mobile cashier

The cashier at the boostmobile location name Dayna Perez stole my number and service and place my service on her own personal phone and now has my number so I now have no service and I have to get a new number I would like action taken for this thanks the address for this location is 120 w 228th street Bronx my 10463 the cashier Dayna now has my number harassing and threatening anyone who is calling my number

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Boost Mobile do not purchase pre-owned devices from boost mobile

I purchased a factory refurbished pre-owned samsung edge 7 directly from boost mobile. I noticed a couple of issues with the phone within 30 days of purchase and tried to get a replacement. What next happened is explained below.

Boost will sell you a factory re-furbished pre-owned phone, but if you have any issues with that phone you have to place a claim through their "90 day warranty exchange program". What it actually means is that you will have to place a claim with brightstar (cell phone insurance carrier) and go through a lengthy burdensome process to get your phone replaced.

Spoke with a brightstar agent. "john" went through a lengthy and scripted explanation about how this claim would be processed and initially said there would be a charge for the deductible of $175.00. I mentioned that I had purchased the pre-owned phone about 30 days ago and that I would not pay any deductible. That what I have is a warranty issue. After being put on hold he came back to confirm the deductible would be waived. Thank you?

I wondered why I was placing an insurance claim, when what I needed was for the vendor to replace a defective item? I called boost. Boost will not replace defective pre-owned merchandise. They redirect you right back to brightstar for your claim. I have never, with any company I purchased a phone from, had to place an insurance claim for a warranty issue.

So back to starbrite I went. After going through their automated process (which never works with my number because boost didn't register my phone with my address. They used the store address!- I found that out from starbrite. Apparently its common practice - and why I could never make automated payments on line. More on this subject below!) I arrived to the place where you get to wait for a "live" agent.

I had to hear the entire script again and then was warned about false statements, and that the called was being recorded. I was asked about damage to my phone and when it happened. I kept explaining it is a warranty issue. They insist on damaged and file the claim as such. I was given instructions on how to complete my claim.

I have to submit what the agent called a completed "claim form" (its actually a "claim affidavit" I had to print from their site), valid id, and proof of address. The id would not be sufficient proof of address and would not be considered for this requirement. Huh?! The courts, police and banking institutions accept it. Why wouldn't starbright? Who checked their id?

I have to submit a current utility bill, auto insurance, or other proof on their list of acceptable options. Do not buy or put anyone in your household who can not provide a utility, property tax or insurance bill on any account or purchase with either boost or brightstar. I now have to call boost and try to get their live agent to update my address, so that it matches with the one I will put on the claim form. If it doesn't match the claim will be rejected.

I can take pics of these items and completed form and upload them to the website. The agent warned not to leave any blanks or unanswered questions as they would reject the claim. It takes them 48 hours to process the information and complete the claim.

Once they receive the above and the 48 "business hours" days have passed I (yes, the client) have to call again and get one of their live agents to review the claim and issue the return label.

I am to return the phone with the provided label. They will inspect the phone for damages and determine if a replacement or repair would granted. They take another 48 business hours before a phone (mine or the replacement) is sent back. I was told the whole operation would take about 7 business days by the time all was said and done. During this time I will have no phone service unless I have another phone which will work on boost's network.

I have purchased new and pre-owned phones in the past. Warranty issues come up often with these items and I have never been without phone or service for any length of time. They generally accept the warranty claims over the phone and send you a replacement with additional instructions for the return.

I understand that brightstar has their process for claims and that they follow these processes to mitigate their own losses and damages, but I purchased a defective item from their client. Subjecting me to this process on a warranty claim shows a lack of good faith towards the consumer and is completely misidentified as a damage claim.

Additionally, boost mobile completely washes their hands of you once they sell you the item. Their only concern is to collect on the service, which isn't provided by them either. Boost mobile sacrifices any semblance of customer service and contracts out everything but collecting the payment.

I will say. It is a good thing they don't have contracts that keep you obligated to deal with them.

Disappointed in nyc

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Aug 08, 2019 10:39 pm EDT

Brightstar sucks! I have had to submit the documents 5 times...5 TIMES!

First was told that they never received, yet..i got a kickback email from me submitting the document saying it takes 24-48hrs for viewing. BUT THEY NEVER GOT IT RIGHT?
OK, so i spoke with a "supervisor" who told me to go through the website to submit it online for faster service and she would even note the acct to have it viewed immediately. NOPE! She lied too. I was told upon calling back to check on it they received document but the date was not showing..BS! If this document didnt have my info on it I would upload it so you all can see the date is clear as day on it.

So where I am right now... is pissed off!

I just got done uploading doc on website as well as emailed brightstar the same original bill this time after I personally highlighted MY NAME AND DATE ON DOCUMENT WITH ARROWS POINTING TO BOTH. If I get another bs story tomorrow, then I know this company is trash! At this rate i am considering to end insurance on all 4 lines on my acct or looking for a new service provider that does not deal with brightstar..BRIGHTSTAR IS A HORRIBLE COMPANY WITH MINIMAL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO KNOW THEIR JOB! WORST EVER..I RATHER SPEND MONEY ON A NEW PHONE WHEN NEEDED THEN TO GO THOUGH THIS AGAIN!

RATING: 0 STARS
SCALE 1-10 ( 10 BEING BEST) : -1
LIKELY TO RECOMMEND: HIGHLY NOT
Customer service: HORRIBLE

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Jul 23, 2018 7:45 pm EDT
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These people need reminding that they are not the only show in town and that customer service is key. They're treatment of their clients is reprehensible.

Tell everyone you know and pass it on.

Stop rewarding corporate greed!

Boycott Boost!

Those shops will disappear as quickly as they came.

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Boost Mobile phone purchase

I have been with Boost for years and have never had any issues until today. I purchased a preowned galaxy s7 edge and finally got it. I was super excited but after being transferred to technical support and being on the phone for 2 hours and still not being able to activated the rep said it had to be defective and would require me to send it back. I was bummed. He said use the packing slip as it was prepayed bit I didn't have one in the box so he said pay for it with my own money and he would put in my notes to credit my account with $20 either include it with the refund or add to my wallet. I sent back a defective phone with my own money, no problem Boost was going to take care of me. Well I got my refund for the phone but no $20 for mailing their defective phone back so I called them. They couldn't find it in their notes so I asked to speak to a supervisor, Stephen, supposedly he tells me no one is above him. He tells me he can not give me my money back because it's not in my notes and he can't give money back just because I didn't like the phone. I tell him if I didn't like it then why did I buy a replacement yesterday, same color same model. It was defective. He can't help me I get aggravated and honestly lose my temper boost is robbing me. Stephen tells me he will hang up on me. So basically if this next phone doesn't work I have to pay to return it as well and just keep paying to send back their defective phones? Who does business like that? Hopefully the phone works but if not I'm switching to Straight Talk. Who treats loyal customers like this when their own reps promise to reimburse the shipping? Insane!

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Boost Mobile unlocking policies

Well I have been with boost mobile for over 5 years and I never had so many problems with my phone. I don't think it's the phone I think it's there service, I have been getting so many drop calls, my phone has been freezing every other day, not able to use phone when you go so far out of town and all other stuff. So with that being said they send my phone a signal and it still did the same thing. I ask them to unlock my phone so that I can go to a different carrier but they refused even though my phone is paid in full. They tell me about a 12 month policy that they don't inform their customers about and until the time comes that you want to switch then here is this 12 month unlocking policy which don't make sense for them to hold you there service if it sucks. So they credited me $60.00 dollars but again my phone still does the same thing. I just need help unlocking my phone without having to pay extra because my phone is paid in full. I already spoke with managers and supervisors which is not the same in there company, but no solution was ever solved. I want to get this issue resolved and switch to different company because they have poor customer service and poor phone service.

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