Customer service couldn't help - Need advice on reaching someone who can actually assist
I just got off the phone with customer service and they couldn't help me with what I needed. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm thinking about calling a different number but I'm not sure if that will make a difference. Any advice on how to actually get someone who can help?
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Amara Okafor
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to someone who can actually help for weeks now. It's like they're trained to be useless or something š
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Giovanni Colombo
Weeks? Try months! I swear they just transfer you around in circles hoping you'll give up.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
its not the reps fault tho. theyre just following protocol. the whole system is broken
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Amara Okafor
Yeah, I guess you're right. Still frustrating af tho š¤
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StarStrider
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone who can help. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/pVSidIVLq0c
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Dylan Campbell
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Sofia Torres
20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to talk to someone
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StarStrider
I get the skepticism, but for me it was worth it. Spent way more time and frustration trying to get through on my own.
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Dmitry Sokolov
How long did you have to wait once you used the service?
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StarStrider
It took about an hour, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They called me when an agent was on the line.
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Ava Martinez
Have you tried calling early in the morning? I've had better luck getting through right when they open.
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Miguel Ramos
Pro tip: keep a detailed log of every call you make. Note the date, time, who you spoke to, and what they said. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later.
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QuantumQuasar
This! šÆ I learned this the hard way. Now I have a whole spreadsheet dedicated to tracking my calls.
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Zainab Omar
I've had some success reaching out on social media. Sometimes their Twitter team is more responsive than phone support.
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Connor Gallagher
Really? Which platform worked best for you?
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Zainab Omar
Twitter was the most effective for me. Just make sure you don't share any personal info publicly!
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Yara Sayegh
Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: ā¢ Be persistent. Call multiple times if needed. ā¢ Ask for a supervisor if the first rep can't help. ā¢ Have all your info ready before you call. ā¢ Be polite but firm. Getting angry won't help. ā¢ If possible, use their online portal to submit requests/documents. ā¢ Consider reaching out to your local representative's office for help. It's a frustrating process, but don't give up. You'll eventually get through to someone who can assist you.
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Keisha Johnson
This is gold š Saving this comment for future reference!
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Paolo Longo
Great advice. I'd add: learn the phone menu options by heart so you can quickly navigate to a human.
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CosmicCowboy
Anyone else feel like they're living in a Kafka novel trying to deal with these people? š¤”
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Amina Diallo
LOL more like a horror movie. Customer Service: The Nightmare Continues š±
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Oliver Schulz
Have you tried the online chat option? Sometimes it's easier to get help that way, and you have a written record of the conversation.
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