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The Baltimore Sun Media Group

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Complaints

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 136 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 29 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:11/01/2024

      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.
      I’m disappointed with the Baltimore Sun’s repeated bungling of my subscription billing. The Sun has full written documentation of its bungling via Feedback [REF:400639065] and all emails with me. On a 7/24/24 phone call, Customer Service Advocate (CSA) Jack established a $3.99 per week subscription for my account (confirmation #0911Z314919). On 10/7/24, CSA Carmina confirmed by email the $3.99/wk ($53.91 total for 13 weeks) subscription. The Sun then INVENTED a subscription I never requested or authorized and mailed me a postcard bill of $420.36 for service period 10/13/24 to 08/06/2026 (almost TWO YEARS!). On 10/9/24 CSA Benjo wrote to me: “Effective on October 22, 2024, your rate will be adjusted to $3.99 per week or $53.91 for 13 weeks. You may use this email as confirmation.” On 10/14/24, despite multiple “confirmations”, the Sun charged my credit card the $420.36 that I never authorized. On 10/14/24 CSA Benjo wrote “We apologize for the confusion regarding our billing process.” What ensued over the next several days was the Sun’s further bungling of billing and refunding documented by email to CSA Benjo on 10/21/24. This documentation included a SECOND postcard subscription INVENTED by the Sun for $419.43 (a new service period 10/17/24 to 09/07/26) that I never requested. When informed of the 2nd invented postcard bill, on 10/22/24 CSA Benjo directed me “Please disregard the postcard or bill dated October 16, 2024, as you will only be charged $53.91 for 13 weeks of service.” Despite instructing me, in writing, to “disregard” the bill, on 10/31/24 the Sun shockingly went ahead and charged my credit card $419.43 for its second invented bill. As stated above, everything said here is in the Sun’s own records. I can provide proof of that if necessary. This complaint was posted 10/31/24.

      Business Response

      Date: 11/08/2024

      November 8, 2024

      Our sincere apologies regarding any inconvenience or frustration associated with your Baltimore Sun home delivery subscription. Thank you for being a valued subscriber.

      The information you provided within this BBB Complaint and your home delivery account has been reviewed and proper course of action will be taken, if needed. Please be advised your account was provided with the $3.99 per week rate for 13 weeks by Customer Service during your contact but due to the timing of the already payment processing associated with the EZ Pay payment program the higher rate payment had finalized. Due to your request, and in the interest of fairness, even with the no refund policy a refund in the amount of $419.43 was processed and will be refunded within the next 10-14 business days due to standard processing times.  Due to your requests, I have removed your billing from automated payments to your credit card so you will receive a bill statement with the billing information with all applicable account disclaimers with Terms and conditions. As a valued long time subscriber, you may make adjustments or cancel at any time as subscriptions are continuous by contacting Customer Service or going to manage your account online.  For more details and to view the Complete Subscriber Terms and Conditions please go to www.tribpub.com/tc.

      If you should have any further concerns or would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at 443-692-9011.


      Thank you,
      Katina
      ********* ********** ******



      Customer Answer

      Date: 11/20/2024

       
      Complaint: 22498411

      I have received the credit card refund owed me by the Baltimore Sun for its wrongful subscription billing.  The Baltimore Sun has received my cancellation of my subscription.  This matter is now closed.

      Sincerely,

      ***** ***********
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/28/2024

      Type:Delivery 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 Baltimore Sun does not have contractors who provide regular delivery service as is necessary to those of us who want our newspapers. For the past 5 issues due me, paid in advance, I have not received these papers. I have called and was given credit each time but the issue has not been resolved as promised. They claim to have elevated the complaint to a higher level but this still happens and I am angry about the fact that they tell me it will be solved and yet, this situation reoccurs or happens again. I cannot find out if I am the target or if others in my area have the same issue. I have been told to simply go to the digital issue but I do not wish to spend my time before a computer in this fashion. I paid for paper delivery 5 days per week and that is what I wish to have.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/05/2024


      June 5, 2024


      Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or frustration  you have experienced associated with your Baltimore Sun home delivery  subscription.

      The information you provided within this BBB Complaint and your home delivery account is being reviewed and proper course of action will be taken, if needed.  Your local Distributor has been advised of the ongoing missed deliveries for your subscription and Customer Service has been processing your missed delivery complaints and credits of which have extended your paid thru date.  We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work towards a resolution to the delivery concerns in your local delivery area. 

      As per our phone conversation today you confirmed you did receive the newspaper deliveries on Friday, May 31 thru Sunday, June 2, 2024 to your satisfaction. Should you have any further concerns or would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at ###-###-####.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center


    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/12/2024

      Type:Delivery 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.
      Home Delivery of daily and weekend sunpaper was reinstated by email from Sun on Feb.23, after issues with lost payments was resolved. Paper was delivered on Feb.24, but no further papers have been received from Feb.25 through today, March 11th. Numerous apologies have been rec'd from Sun, over last 16 days, but to no avail. We have been receiving uninterrupted home delivery to this address for over 50 years, and are deeply disappointed by the inability to have this resolved.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/19/2024


      March 19, 2024

      Our sincere apologies regarding any inconvenience or frustration associated with your Baltimore Sun home delivery subscription.

      The information and feedback you provided within this BBB Complaint and your home delivery account is being reviewed and proper course of action will be taken, if needed. After reviewing your subscription it seems you discussed this matter and concerns with Customer Service on March 18, 2024 of which your feedback and complaints were noted and escalated. Please be advised since there are open routes concerns causing delivery delays in the area at this time therefore your deliveries could be missed or received after standard delivery times.  We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work towards a resolution to the delivery concerns in the local delivery area. Customer Service was able to authorize a one time lower rate of which extended your paid thru date and delivery complaints and credits were processed which extended your paid thru date accordingly.

      If any additional assistance would be needed your subscription, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at ###-###-#### for any other concerns.


      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center




      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/21/2024


      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:03/06/2024

      Type:Delivery 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.
      I can get exact dates for you later if needed. My Father has had a newspaper delivered for over 50 years to his home. In December of 2023, the Baltimore Sun said they did not receive his subscription check, so he wrote them another in January 2024. Since then they have stopped delivery (even though the check has been cashed). He keeps calling, and I have as well, and the customer service people always say they will have it resolved with in the day. They do not. Also, when trying to resolve the issue online, the website and chat-bot both take you to a site called "**** ****" that makes you pay $1 by credit card to receive an answer. I did not enter my credit card into the website. My father did, but still did not get an answer to his problem. Is this a ****? Has the whole Sun paper subscription service been hacked? Please check into this! It is terribly upsetting to my Dad - who is a round-the-clock caregiver and relies on the Sun Paper for his news and information.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/12/2024


      March 12, 2024

      Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or frustration you and your father have experienced associated with the Baltimore Sun.

      As per your conversation today, we discussed your father's billing and delivery concerns. You did confirm his billing concern has been resolved since payment was received and applied to your father's account effective February 23, 2024. Your father's delivery concerns regarding the ongoing missed deliveries are being reviewed as well as escalated to the the local Distributor for assistance. Your father also filed a BBB Complaint of which is being reviewed at this time. The missed delivery credits have been applied to the subscription of which has extended the paid thru date on the account. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we assist with the proper delivery expectation for your father's subscription under the name ***** ********. Also, the Baltimore Sun is not associated with any Chat service that would charge any fee so please be mindful of any Ad pop ups that may redirect you or your father to another website.

      Customer Service will be contacting your father to confirm his deliveries are being delivered as scheduled within the next 7 business days.  If you would like any further assistance please contact the Baltimore Sun at ###-###-####.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center





      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/14/2024


      Complaint: ********

      I am rejecting this response because: -My father is still not receiving the news paper.  The response we received is exactly the same words that are used by the people in customer service department in which they say the situation will be resolved within the next few days and we still have no paper.  If the Sun does not have someone to deliver to that area, why don't they just tell us?  It is really not that complex of a problem and should be solvable.  All I want is honesty, and perhaps a rebate for my father since he can not get the paper delivered, evidently.

      Also, with regard to someone hacking the Baltimore Sun website and putting a place to chat on it that eventually takes one to the "**** ****" **** is a pretty significant problem, as well. It was the first choice in the ****** search and it said Baltimore sun in the web address.   I would hope that the media group is actually dealing with this cyber-problem instead of putting the burden on the customer to discern whether or not their website is legitimate - especially since everyone  is encouraged to engage with customer service online instead of by phone.

       

       

       



      Sincerely,

      **** ****

      Business Response

      Date: 03/22/2024

      March 22, 2024

      Once again, sincere apologies for any inconvenience or frustration you and your father have experienced associated with the Baltimore Sun.

      Please be advised I spoke with your father this morning as he also filed a BBB Complaint ******** of which he confirmed receiving the newspaper today, March 22nd and yesterday, March 21st. Due to our conversation, I have extended the home delivery subscription paid thru date until May 1, 2024 as well as was able to authorize a weekly lower rate for his next bill cycle. I explained to Mr. ******** to disregard any bill statement he has previously received at this time as it is no longer valid and another will be sent once applicable. Mr. was satisfied at the time of our call this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we assist with the proper delivery expectation for your father's subscription.

      Your feedback is acknowledged and will be reviewed of which proper course of action will be taken, if needed. As discussed during our conversation, all Pop Ups that may transpire when trying to access the Baltimore Sun need to have the URL link reviewed as this may lead to another site. Baltimore Sun is not associated with any Chat service that would charge any fee so please be mindful of any Ad pop ups that may redirect you or your father to another website.


      If you would like any further assistance or have other concerns, please contact the Baltimore Sun at ###-###-####.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center

      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/22/2024


      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:02/13/2024

      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 wanted to read a few online articles in the Baltimore Sun. The subscription was supposed to be a free trial period. I signed up on feb. 6th 2024 and they immediately charged my card $3.18, so their promise of a free trial period was fraudulent. That same day February 6, I wrote to their subscriber services at their direct website to try and cancel and get a refund, but my query has been completely ignored. I want a refund and I want them to wipe away my credit card info and cancel my subscription, and send me a letter confirming this.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/20/2024


      February 20, 2024

      Our sincere apologies regarding any misunderstanding or inconvenience associated with your  Baltimore Sun digital subscription.

      After reviewing the information within this BBB complaint as well as our database, I cannot locate an account with your name, address, phone number or email address. Customer has contacted you by email to obtain further information so we can better assist you and review your proof of payment. Please respond to this email sent on February 17, 2024 so we can assist with this concern. Please be advised if you signed up from another site other than Baltimore Sun directly, you would need to contact that site for assistance.

      For further assistance regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at 443-692-9011 respond back to the email sent to you directly.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/13/2024

      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.
      Several dates and requests (1/19/24 - 2/8/24), please see attached summary. Requested cancellation of a digital subscription and refund of the autopay that was charged to my credit card. as of 2/13/24, the digital subscription is still active and no refund has been recieved.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/20/2024


      February 20, 2024

      Our sincere apologies regarding any misunderstanding or inconvenience associated with your former Baltimore Sun digital subscription.

      After reviewing the information within this BBB complaint as well as your cancelled subscription, it seems Customer Service did contact you on February 17, 2024/February 19, 2024 and provided assistance to your concern. A credit adjustment in the amount of $24.07 was processed therefore no further balance is reflected for this account at this time. Please disregard any further bill statements associated with this subscription.  This credit adjustment is in addition to the refund of $18.03 which was processed on February 13, 2024 which will be applied back to your credit card within the next 7-10 business days. Also, it seems you disputed the last payment as well so the credit card institution returned back the last payment in the amount of $21.21 on February 14, 2024.

      If you need any further assistance regarding this matter or would like to restart the subscription, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at 443-692-9011.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/12/2024

      Type:Order 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.
      They claim you can cancel a subscription at any time. It is near impossible. I have emailed several supposed customer service email addresses. I have tried on line. I have tried by phone, which will put you on hold for a long, long time.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/13/2024

      February 13, 2024

      Our sincere apologies regarding any inconvenience or frustration associated with your former Capital digital subscription.

      After reviewing the information you provided within this BBB Complaint and your digital account, it seems that Customer Service did cancel your digital subscription at time of contact on February 12, 2024 with a cancellation date of February 13, 2024. A refund of the remaining monies have been refunded in the amount of $5.92 which was applied back to your credit card. No prior notations, or any notations of contact, on account that had requested a cancellation which was not processed or customer's dissatisfaction. In the interest of fairness, and due to your feedback, I was able to process a second refund of $11.04 which will be processed within the next 10-14 business days due to standard processing times. This second refund would bring the total refund of $16.96 which would be the total amount of the last payment processed on January 24, 2024.  

      If you need any further assistance regarding this matter or would like to restart the subscription, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at 410-268-4800.


      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/16/2024


      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:02/05/2024

      Type:Sales and Advertising 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.
      My neighborhood association has REPEATEDLY contacted the newspaper office and requested they STOP throwing the free newspapers all over our streets. But just got more papers delivered today. We have given them very specific streets so they can discontinue deliveries. This is MASSIVE liter that is trashing up our streets and storm sewage areas. The Dundalk neighborhood area is Norwood and Graceland Park. NO PAPERS should be delivered within the area of Dundalk Ave to Holabird Avenue to Delvale Avenue to German Hill Road and Boston Road. That makes a large square area for you to STOP having the drivers throw papers. We have several older people in the neighborhood who have to clean up after you every freaking week when you trash our neighborhood with this junk. STOP NOW!! Or legal action will follow! We are sick of this bs from The Sun! If you have any questions, please EMAIL ME ONLY! NO PHONE CALLS. Only contact me via EMAIL EMAIL EMAIL only!

      Business Response

      Date: 02/12/2024

      February 12, 2024

      Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or frustration you have experienced due to the free deliveries by the Baltimore Sun.

      Your detailed feedback and request for the neighborhood in the Dundalk delivery area has been escalated to the local Distributor and the Distribution office has been notified of the information you have provided. They have been advised of your request to stop all the free deliveries permanently along with your feedback.  Thank you for your patience as this is being reviewed for assistance.  Due to the information provided within this complaint, Customer Service will be contacting you within the next 7-10 business days to obtain some more information associated with your request by email as usually for our standard operating procedure the individual residents need to request these free deliveries to stop as this cannot be requested by someone not residing at the specific household.
      Should you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at ###-###-####.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/12/2024


      Complaint: ********

      I am rejecting this response because: our neighborhood association has repeatedly asked you to stop littering our streets! Some yards have 10-12 weeks of papers and we have to pick up your trash that’s on the sidewalks and curbs. Please do not deliver any more free papers/trash In Graceland Park and Norwood. We will escalate this to the Federal Trade Commission if you do not cease and desist putting your trash in our neighborhood!

      Sincerely,

      **** ******

      Business Response

      Date: 02/16/2024

      February 16, 2024

      Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or frustration you have experienced due to the free deliveries by the Baltimore Sun.

      This information you provided within your feedback and request for the neighborhood discussed has been escalated to the local Distributor and the Distribution office has been notified of the information you have provided. They have been advised of your request to stop all the free deliveries permanently along with your feedback.  Thank you for your patience as this is being reviewed for assistance.  Please be advised that our standard operating procedure is for the individual residents would request these free deliveries to stop as this cannot be requested by someone not residing at the specific household. If the neighborhood association needs assistance for these types of deliveries specifically then the association can request with the proper documentation. Customer Service will contact you directly in order to obtain this information as well as any prior contact within the next 7-10 business days.

      Should you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at ###-###-####.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/26/2024

      Type:Customer Service 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.
      I tried to cancel my subscription, they attempted to convince me to sign up to 7 different special sales before finally accepting i wanted the subscription cancelled. I called again the next day to confirm the cancellation and they said they had no record of my call and my subscription had not been cancelled. They accepted my cancellation on the second call but would only stop it during march. I am paid for the subscription until February 3rd, then I will have to pay again for the subscription through february until march. I do not want the subscription in february, we are still in january, but when february comes they will try to force me to pay for the subscription.

      Business Response

      Date: 01/29/2024

      January 29, 2024

      Our sincere apologies regarding any inconvenience or frustration associated with your Baltimore Sun subscription.

      After reviewing the information you provided as well as your former subscription, I have adjusted your cancellation date to last day of delivery February 3, 2024 and processed a full refund of your last payment in the amount of $ 178.57 which recently processed.  Please allow 10-14 business days for the refund to be applied back to your credit card charged. Your feedback regarding your customer experience is being reviewed and proper course of action will be taken, if needed.

      Again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and if you have any further issues, please do not hesitate to contact our Baltimore Sun Customer Service Department at443-692-9011.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/29/2024


      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:01/22/2024

      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.
      We are being dunned for $10.55 mby th eSunpaper Medea Group and have recently received a collection notice from ****** of Camarillo, CA. We do not owe the Sun grop any money. We sent our subscripotion renewal for the year through to March 24. However, we stopped receiving the ***** in mid May of 23 and made several unsuccessful calls to the Sunpaper. Two neighbors had the same problem. Two friends, one in Aberdeen and one in Bel Air also had this problem. The basic fact is we have not received the newspaper s we paid for and are told we owe them! The amoont ofmoneyisnot an issue, the principle ofth ematteris: we wish to be no longer harassed by th eSunpaper Medea Group andit sollection agents andwe would hope there is nonegative mark against our credit rating. Al;though, at ages 87+ and 86, I 'm not sure we will be needing to do much on credit. We appreciate any help you may provide in this matter.Thank You .

      Business Response

      Date: 02/05/2024


      February 5, 2024

      Our sincere apologies regarding any misunderstanding or inconvenience associated with your former Aegis newspaper subscription.

      After reviewing the information you included in this BBB Complaint as well as your former subscription it seems there was an outstanding balance of $10.55 from billing dates from August 25, 2023 thru November 24, 2023. No delivery concerns were processed nor Customer Service contacted after May 2023 reflected on the former account. In the interest of fairness, I have processed a credit adjustment in the amount of $10.55 which is the total outstanding balance due therefore no further balance is reflected at this time and the former account is in good standing. ARMS has been contacted to advise of this update to the account's information. 

      If you need any further assistance regarding this matter or would like to restart the subscription, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at 443-692-9011.

      Thank you,
      Katina
      Executive Resolution Center

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/10/2024


      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID 21176867, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Sincerely,

      ******* ** ********

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