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How to file a complaint with Dell
Does anyone know how to reach Dell and file a complaint ?
In December 2019 I purchased an "Annual Software Only Support Agreement for Notebooks" and every time I have tried to use it, I was told that I did not have free support and had to pay.
I tried emailing the email address of the Dell Rep that sold me the agreement, but no reply.
I fixed the issues myself (I work with IT, but had the agreement in place as I prefer to spend my time on serving my customers and not fix issues on my own pc), but a couple of weeks ago I received an email from Dell to renew the agreement (the agreement that I was refused service on previously), so I naturally asked the Rep why I was denied service previously...and to my 'surprise' NO RESPONSE.
So I got a little irritated and tried to contact the Manager (that person was mentioned in the "tell-my-boss-how--am-doing' section of the email)...and again to my 'surprise' NO REPSONSE.
So I tried contacting Customer Care with this message:
"I tried using my software support several times during the past year, but was denied free service and told I had to pay. I now received an email from a Manan Wani at Dell offering a renewal of this and when I complained about being denied service, the person did not respond. I reached out to the persons manager and no response either.
How do I get hold of someone that I can complaint to about this fraudulent way of doing business ?"
The answer I got was : "Please contact our Technical Support Department at your earliest convenience. They will be happy to assist you as per the terms of your warranty."
Well...I did not ask for Technical Support, but to file a complaint...but I guess that the machine answering the emails did not see that.
So I answered this:
"Thank you for your reply.
This is turning into a farce…previously when I contact Tech Support, I am told that I have to PAY for support even when I give them the information about the support package purchased!
So NO…they will NOT “be happy” to assist me!!! And NO, I will not waste my time being on hold and not getting help.
I want to file a formal complaint about the way I am being treated and I would like my money back from the Support Package that I was not able to use!
Please escalate this to a Manager or other person that has the authority to handle issues like this."
And now comes the pop-quiz...do you think I have heard anything from them since ??
(Yes, you guessed correctly...I heard absolutely nothing...)
Has anyone experienced the similar 'service' and/or does anyone know how to file a complaint with Dell?
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December 29th, 2020 07:00
Just to let you know that you are not alone in in receiving 'no service' on a service that you are entitled to.
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December 31st, 2020 08:00
I had a notion that I was not alone in this. Thanks for sharing
The fun continues...
After creating my post above, I received an automated email from DELL-Cares (I had to take a minute on that one..."DELL-Cares"
Anyway, the message read:
"Hello, I’m your Dell virtual assistant. I see you've opened a thread. In order for me to review your details, may I have the Order Number or the Service Tag/ Express Service Code?"
So I replied this:
"You may connect me to a human being that can help with this. I have no intention of wasting my time talking to a machine.
I will gladly provide all information to a person that can resolve this.
Thank you.
PS. And may I suggest that you change the name "DELL-Cares", as it is very obvious that Dell does NOT care...."
Yeah right, fat chance that is going to happen ...although other companies has logic built in to their system, so when certain words or phrases are seen (like Person, Human, Representative, etc.), it is escalated to a 'real' person for review/handling (but that is only companies that cares about good service).
So...I then received a follow-up request (again from DELL-Cares
"I am still waiting for the Service Tag / Express Service Code/ Order number. I’ll be able to review your system configuration as soon as I receive it from you. If you are unable to provide the details then one of our community members may assist you with the query/issue."
And now it starts to dawn on me...maybe Dell no longer have any Customer Care or Support Staff employed...they rely on free labor from the 'Community'.
Must be saving them a fortune, so the fat cats at the top can get fatter
Wonder if there is a Community Member that can help with this ?
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March 22nd, 2021 20:00
Precisely the same person...
Would help tremendously if it was possible to file complaints with Dell, but I presume it is easier for them not to have that option...