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Complaints
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Customer Complaints Summary
- 155 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 74 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:01/03/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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.
Constant spam calls from this business from different phone numbers. I donated blood to Vitalant once, and will not happen again with this level of spam. Please stop calling me.Business Response
Date: 01/05/2025
Hello Faber,
Thank you for your past support of Vitalant's lifesaving mission via blood donation. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by undesired calls. Although we strive to partner with neighbors as we work to supply lifesaving blood for hospitals and patients in your community, it is not Vitalant's goal to disrupt your daily life with unwanted contact. I have verified that the number provided is opted out. Please allow 10 - 12 days for the process to complete and all calls to cease.
We sincerely appreciate your previous donations and would truly like to rebuild our relationship. Please reconsider your partnership with Vitalant as we continue to serve in your community. If you choose to completely sever your relationship with Vitalant, we ask that you donate blood with another organization supporting patients in your community.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to completely resolve this issue. Please advise should you have any further questions.
Because of you, life doesn't stop.Vitalant, *********************** CCC
Customer Answer
Date: 01/05/2025
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
***** *******
Initial Complaint
Date:12/28/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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 donated blood a few years ago at my high school blood drive and out of no where in the past few months I have been receiving calls from different numbers everyday about donating blood. I never made an account so Im not able to remove my number from their system and I wish to stop receiving calls. I have blocked every number they have called from but the next day they call from a different number and leave a voicemail saying to donate blood but I will never give blood to them again because the lady poked me multiple times and couldnt find a vein so she pushed the needle around in my arm leaving me to be bruised for days later.Business Response
Date: 12/29/2024
Hello Paris,
Thank you for contacting Vitalant. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by our undesired calls. Although we strive to partner with our neighbors to supply lifesaving blood for hospitals and patients in your community, it is not our goal to disrupt your daily life with unwanted contact. I have verified that the number provided is opted out. Please allow 10 - 12 days for the process to complete and all calls to cease.
We sincerely appreciate your previous donations and for allowing us the opportunity to completely resolve this issue. Please advise should you have any further questions.
Because of you, life doesn't stop.
Vitalant, *********************** CCCInitial Complaint
Date:12/19/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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.
Vitalant refuses to stop bombarding me with phone calls. I have asked them to stop many times and have blocked over 20 numbers from them. They won't stop. I will never donate blood to them again because of this. I want the calls to stop.Business Response
Date: 12/19/2024
Hello ****,
Thank you for contacting Vitalant. We sincerely apologize for the unwanted calls and for not honoring your previous request to be removed from our call lists. We want to ensure your phone number has been removed from our systems, however, we were unable to locate a donor profile with your name and the phone number. Will you please respond with your full name at the time of your donation and if there is a different number? This will allow us to locate your donor profile and complete the request to opt you from calls.
We look forward to receiving your response and resolving this process to your satisfaction.
Kind regards,
Vitalant, *********************** CCC
Customer Answer
Date: 12/19/2024
**** ******
************
I'll open another complaint the moment I get another call if it does not get removed this time. Keep in mind I will never donate blood to Vitalant again because of this harassment, and neither will my family. That has already been determined. This is not a good business model to get people to return.
Business Response
Date: 12/23/2024
Hello ****,
I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by undesired calls. Although we strive to partner with neighbors as we work to supply lifesaving blood for hospitals and patients in your community, it is not Vitalant's goal to disrupt your daily life with unwanted contact. I have verified that the number provided is opted out. Please allow 10 - 12 days for the process to complete and all calls to cease.
We sincerely appreciate your previous donations and would truly like to rebuild our relationship. Please reconsider your partnership with Vitalant as we continue to serve in your community. If you choose to completely sever your relationship with Vitalant, we ask that you donate blood with another organization supporting patients in your community.
Should you wish to resume donating to contribute towards Vitalants lifesaving mission, you may do so via the Vitalant Mobile App from your smart device, by setting up your online account at *********************************, or emailing us at *********************************************************************************. You may also call ************.
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to completely resolve this issue. Please advise should you have any further questions.- Vitalant, *********************** CCC
Customer Answer
Date: 12/31/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
**** H
Initial Complaint
Date:12/18/2024
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus: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 have requested that they stop spamming me and stop contacting me thru telephone calls, emails and text messages. I have blocked them and they continue to be harassment treatment towards me.Business Response
Date: 12/19/2024
Hello ****,
Thank you for reaching out to Vitalant. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience created by our calls. We strive to keep our commitment in having blood available for patients within your community and regret leaving you with a negative impression of our efforts.
We appreciate you including your donor details and can confirm you have been opted from our call, text, and email contacts. Please allow 10 12 business days for our systems to complete this process.
Thank you again for your selfless donations and for allowing us the opportunity to resolve this completely. Please advise should you have any further questions.
Kindly,
Vitalant, *********************** CCC
Initial Complaint
Date:12/17/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus: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.
Constant spam calls from this business even after repeatedly requesting them to stop.Business Response
Date: 12/18/2024
Hello Junho,
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience our calls have caused and truly regret losing your trust in our capabilities. We can confirm that your number has been opted from our contact lists. Please allow 10 12 days for our systems to update your contact preference and the calls to completely cease.
We thank you for participating in our past blood drive and for allowing us the opportunity to resolve this concern.Please advise should you have any additional questions.
Kind regards,
Vitalant *********************** CCC
Initial Complaint
Date:12/17/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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 receive endless robo calls from Vitalant every week, sometimes multiple per day, despite repeatedly blocking the various numbers that they call from. Its infuriating. I have no idea how they even got my phone number as Ive never donated blood through them.Business Response
Date: 12/19/2024
Hello *******,
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience our calls have caused. While we are passionate in our mission to have blood ready on the shelves for patients needs, we regret the negative impression it has created. You may not recognize our name, Vitalant, as we have merged with many different blood organizations throughout the years, including local organizations in ********* and ***********. We researched our call logs and did not find a record of multiple calls made on the same day. However, we can confirm that your number has been opted from our contact lists. Please allow 10 12 days for our systems to update your contact preference and the calls to completely cease.
We thank you for your past support and for allowing us the opportunity to resolve this concern. Please advise should you have any additional questions.
Kind regards,
Vitalant *********************** CCC
Initial Complaint
Date:12/17/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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.
I get several calls from vitalant everyday, it's always from a different phone number, too, I'm sick of it. I've asked to not be called anymore, yet they continue to call at least 5 times a day. When I want to donate, I'll go donate. But I won't donate with vitalant ever again. STOP CALLING ME!Business Response
Date: 12/19/2024
Hello ******,
Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience our calls have caused. While we are passionate in our mission to have blood ready on the shelves for patients needs, we regret the negative impression it has created. We researched our call logs and did not find a record of multiple calls made on the same day.However, we can confirm that your number has been opted from our contact lists.Please allow 10 12 days for our systems to update your contact preference and the calls to completely cease.
We thank you for your past support and for allowing us the opportunity to resolve this concern. Please advise should you have any additional questions.
Kind regards,
Vitalant *********************** CCC
Customer Answer
Date: 12/19/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
****** *******
Initial Complaint
Date:12/14/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus: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.
Donated blood to them once, years ago. I refuse to donate through them again, because they will not stop hounding me via spam calls by constantly using new numbers to avoid filtering and blocking. Tried to unsubscribe via web, with no success.Business Response
Date: 12/15/2024
Hello *****,
Thank you for contacting Vitalant. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by our undesired calls. Although we strive to partner with our neighbors to supply lifesaving blood for hospitals and patients in your community, it is not our goal to disrupt your daily life with unwanted contact. I have verified that the number provided is opted out. Please allow 10 - 12 days for the process to complete and all calls to cease.
We sincerely appreciate your previous donations and for allowing us the opportunity to completely resolve this issue. Please advise should you have any further questions.
Because of you, life doesn't stop.
Vitalant, *********************** CCCCustomer Answer
Date: 12/15/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
Regards,
***** *****
Initial Complaint
Date:12/14/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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.
I get constant phone calls from this company. Sometimes multiple times a day. I have told them to take me off their list and have blocked ***** different numbers but they keep calling from a new number. This is invasive and harassment trying to force me to donate my blood. I want to stop being harassed by this company, interrupted at work, and stop filling my voicemail. I will donate when I am able but that is a personal choice, not one that should be forced by a company.Business Response
Date: 12/15/2024
Hello ******,
Thank you for contacting Vitalant. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by our undesired calls. Although we strive to partner with our neighbors to supply lifesaving blood for hospitals and patients in your community, it is not our goal to disrupt your daily life with unwanted contact. I have verified that the number provided is opted out. Please allow 10 - 12 days for the process to complete and all calls to cease.
We sincerely appreciate your previous donations and for allowing us the opportunity to completely resolve this issue. Please advise should you have any further questions.
Because of you, life doesn't stop.
Vitalant, *********************** CCCCustomer Answer
Date: 12/15/2024
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me. I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.I do however believe that ***** business days for resolution is unacceptable as opt out should be practically instantaneous. By waiting 2 weeks, I will still receive upwards of 10 calls from this company. However, I am satisfied if the business does opt me out of further communication.
Regards,
****** ******
Initial Complaint
Date:12/13/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus: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.
Vitalant robocalls call almost daily, and I am unable to stop them. I did not give them permission. I block the number, and a new one calls. Its excessive and needs to stop.Business Response
Date: 12/15/2024
Hello *******,
Thank you for contacting Vitalant. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by our undesired calls. Although we strive to partner with our neighbors to supply lifesaving blood for hospitals and patients in your community, it is not our goal to disrupt your daily life with unwanted contact. I have verified that the number provided is opted out. Please allow 10 - 12 days for the process to complete and all calls to cease.
We sincerely appreciate your previous donations and for allowing us the opportunity to completely resolve this issue. Please advise should you have any further questions.
Because of you, life doesn't stop.
Vitalant, *********************** CCC
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