OWMM Tech Support of USA, Inc.

Ma'am, This email is in the reference of the mail that we have receivedfrom your endWe would like to inform you that it is not our number thatreflected on your screen and also we are an independent technical supportcompany providing technical support to a large customer base as we deal with a
lotof customers on daily basisWe do not understand how you got our company referencebut as you said that you have taken service from our company so we would goahead and refund the amount that you have paid as goodwill gesture as for uscustomer's satisfaction is foremost priority and we do regret for anyinconvenience faced by you.RegardsOWMM Service Team Regards,

[redacted] , Firstly I am really sorry that you received a call, but you did the good thing by hanging up on them as we at OWMM doesn't have a policy or means to call back a customer till the time the customer request for. Also would like to request if you can please share the...

number you received the call from. RegardsCustomer Service OWMM[redacted]

Review: They posed at a MSN & logged onto my computer to get a password. Then they came back to my computer after I told them NOT to and started copying my fi

6-28-2013

They logged on to my computer, took files, and said I had a virus and then sai I needed to pay 100. to have it secured. All I wanted was to get my MSN password. They got mad when I said I did not want their services and hung up. Then they came back to my computer and took control of my computer, mouse. They started copying files, including pictures. She asked me if I did banking on line I told her I did not.Desired Settlement: I want my computer looked at by a third party, and I want it to me cleaned out, and I want all my personal files back, then I want to charge them for MY time.

Business

Response:

Business' Initial Response

We are sorry for any misunderstanding that may have occurred between this customer and our staff. We were contacted by Mrs. [redacted] because she was having trouble recovering her password on a specific account, and needed some assistance.

Our process is always the same. We begin by giving each customer the location and URL of our remote support site, which is among the most popularly used sites of its kind, and asked her to provide us with the password that would allow us access to remotely work with her on her device. Mrs. [redacted] agreed and provided the necessary information, and we followed our standard procedure of ensuring that we are working with two very important measures in place. The first is that we are working on a secure network, especially considering the sensitive nature of password recovery, and the tendency to have to answer security questions, etc. And the second is that we ensure that there aren't any corrupt files, malicious software's running, etc. that may already exist on the customers computer before we begin.

This is a service that we perform as a courtesy to our customers, and as stated by Mrs. [redacted], this was done with the customer and while she was informed step by step about what was being done and why.

After completing our preliminary work, we were attempting to explain to Mrs. [redacted] what the final charge would end up being for our staff to spend the time with her completing the password recovery, (which would fall under our "instant one-time" support package, and would cost her $109.99), and the customer was not willing to pay for our services. Unfortunately this is where our dealings ended.

We are just now hearing in this complaint how the customer feels about what transpired between us. We apologize for any misunderstanding that may have happened during this process. But I can assure you that we have no use for any copied files from the customers computer, can guarantee that nothing was done maliciously to Mrs. [redacted], and that all of our sessions with each customer are recorded and securely stored for these exact instances, where we can be sure to review them if needed, and confidently know that our staff acted appropriately and within all ethical boundaries that they have been trained to exhibit while working for our company.

Again, we apologize for any misunderstanding, but are confident that we acted professionally and would be happy to explain this in greater detail to Mrs. [redacted] if given the chance.

Also, with regard to the asking about a customers online banking, we do ask at times to ensure that if this is something that they do, that they understand the steps they should take to make sure they are not leaving themselves open to and having that information leaked online.... But this was not something the customer started she did, so we did not go into it further.

Consumer's Final Response

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)

My first complaint: When you Google MSN passwords, OWMM comes up first. I thought this was MSN Support. They didn't instruct me any different. When they first get on the phone they begin asking questions, like my security question, which is my daughter's middle name. I should know it, but they said the information I gave them was wrong, and the ONLY way they can help me is to log onto my computer. I agreed, still thinking they were MSN. The person I spoke with was hard to understand. She started in about, "I can't believe you didn't see this program running on your computer. It is someone who can take your information." I told I would have my friend, a computer tech, look into it. She became speaking quickly and with an accent. She said I had to be careful because if I let someone try to fix it besides them, I could run into trouble. At that point I knew they were selling something. They had already ask me if I did banking online. I told her no. She said, then they can destroy your pictures. I didn't think anything of it until later. At this point, I told her I did not want her to do anything to my computer, nor had I asked her to. She just logged on and began going into files. When I told her I did not want any services, but simply wanted my password, she said that I may as well take the services because they would be charging me one hundred dollars. I told her I did not want their assistance. She hung up on me. At that point, I went online and did some work, but first, I started deleting the files that she had left on my computer, with their name on it. I hand wrote the name of the company because I just didn't feel everything was right. About fifteen minutes later, after I had hung u the phone and deleted their files, my mouse started working without my assistance. Something took control and starting moving back and forth. It did it several times. I realized something else was in control. I thought, I suppose they put a virus in my computer. Then once I had no control of my mouse, I just watched the computer. It grabbed a few files, moved them, and then went to my picture files. It did not bother any decorating picture, but went for the faces, the head shots, and began grabbing each one separately. It was obvious they were being copied and downloaded.

This went on for about five minutes. When I finally was able to take control of my computer again, I looked up OWMM's phone number and called to report them. This is not the first they heard of my complaint. I explained my concerns to a woman, I think in the billing department. She asked about the person and time I had talked to. She got off of the phone and when she returned she said she had spoken to the person. She said she had forgotten to take their files off of my computer, so she logged on later. She said that she accidently grabbed my picture files. Later I discussed this at work. I was warned that she could have implanted a virus and that I should be concerned with what she will do with my photographs, i.e. use them to make fake IDs. I notified Revdex.com and want to warn people of OWMM. It has only been a very short time, and I do not know yet if this computer is ok. I wanted the Revdex.com to have them have a third party inspect my computer to verify they have not entered my computer again or taken any more information. I believe they went after the picture because I told her I did not do banking. Can you imagine if I told them I did banking? So these are my complaints. They have not been solved. They said this is the first they heard of this. It is not. I do not know what they are doing with my personal pictures, and if they took anything else, or put anything else into my computer. I also want to warn everyone of doing business with them. They do not want to find your password, they want to charge one hundred dollars for a fake virus that is NOT in your computer, or that they put in your computer, so they can take it out for one hundred dollars.

Business' Final Response

We appreciate all customer feedback both positive and negative as well. The combination of the two are equally important so that we can improve in some areas and capitalize on others. As a new and growing organization we are not flawless, nor are we hiding behind a pr rep when these complaints are filed, and approach each one individually and look into them in detail as well.

So to be sure that we were being non-bias I did google "MSN passwords", and the first search result was something from Microsoft where I could reset my password. And after that there even a site that claimed to help you hack your own password from MSN- but not a thing that was from us.

And as much as I do try to listen to every complaint equally, I can't help but feel like the fact that my agent may have had an accent seemed to be among the top offenses we committed as well as that we were talking fast.

But the truth is that we do not access your computer without permission, and at any point, any customer can simply revoke our access and end things right there. We are using Logmein123 which is a very reputable company and widely used by many vendors. It is unfortunate that someone would loosely throws around accusations of wrongdoing that can ruin a small business before even verifying if it is accurate or not or even possible altogether in the first place.

We hope that Mrs. [redacted] will appear back now that some time has passed and verify that indeed nothing was done to harm her computer and clear us of these inaccurate statements of wrongdoing that we absolutely did not do anything to earn.

Review: paid for 6 months technical support. company is non-responsive to phone and e-mail requests.

On May 21, 2013, I contacted OWMM for technical support for my Dell desktop computer. I bought 6 months of unlimited tech support for $249.99. Transaction ID is XXXXXXXXXXXX. Company then fixed my computer remotely. I developed technical trouble this month (September, 2013) and began to try and contact the company around 9/28/13. I waited for periods of time on the phone for an assistant and got no answer. I left messages as requested by the company. I e-mailed the company. The company has not responded leading me to look elsewhere for help. Desired Settlement: The settlement would be the amount of money I will have to pay the replacement technical service provider for repair.

Review: I ordered tech support from this company. The following morning I contacted [redacted] and they informed me that the service that I ordered were already installed on my computer. I called OWMM in less than 24 hours and informed them that I wanted to cancel their service. the rep told me that they could not give me a complete refund because they had to pay the tech that I spoke with, I told them that I thought they were not being fair. About two days later a rep did call me I told her what my issue was and I have not gotten my refund (I want a complete refund) or heard from them since that time. I have called them at this number XXX XXX XXXX and it goes to the voice mail and the mail box is full, than I'm given this number XXX XXX XXXX.

Product_Or_Service: computer anti viris service

Account_Number: XXXXXXXXXX

Desired Settlement: DesiredSettlementID: Refund

I would like for the full refund to be placed on my debit card or a valid check with the full amount refunded to me. thank you.

Business

Response:

Consumer's Final Response

The company gave me a complete refund. Thank you for your help in helping me to solve this issue.

Review: On June 22, 2015, a warning screen that looked like it was from [redacted] came up on my computer, telling me that my computer may be compromised and that I needed to call the number on the screen ASAP to fix it. When I called, the company which I thought was [redacted], told me that I needed my computer "cleaned" and that they would connect me directly to APPLE tech support. I agreed to pay the $200 and gave them my credit card information. Almost, immediately afterwards, I felt like it was scam but it was too late to stop the charge. I shut down my computer anc called the company, OWMM, and asked for a refund since I did not want their "cleaning service" and they had falsely represented themselves to me. The manager I spoke to, [redacted] (probably not his real name) told me that they would refund my credit card but that it would take 10-14 days to post. It has been over a month since the incident and I have still not received my refund despite numerous phone calls and promises by OWMM that I would be refunded. I did not receive any service from OWMM and feel that they lied to me by misrepresenting themselves. To add insult to injury, I was assessed a foreign transaction fee of $4 because OWMM HQ is in India and they use a service from the UK for their transactions. They make it seem like they have offices in the US (Sacremento, CA), but I think this is a false address.Desired Settlement: I would like the $200 refund ASAP (I will forego the $4 foreign transaction fee). Because I did not receive any product or service from OWMM, I feel like they stole my money and I was scammed.

Review: Unable to contact for tech support

I have been calling to get tech support that I paid for and no one answers the phone. I contracted with them in April of 2013 for one year of service. It was very difficult to get in contact with them by phone previously. I noticed that they no longer have a web site and the phone calls aren't answered.

I did get satisfactory service from them before when I could finally get in contact with them.Desired Settlement: If they are no longer in business, I would like the remainder of my contract refunded.

Review: Business called four times in one day, representing themselves as Windows certified tech support, and demanding that we log onto their website immediately. When asked what assurances they could give or what certificate of authenticity they had to prove them as not "scammers", caller said, "Ma'am, you've got to be kidding me." I asked to speak to supervisor; when he got on, just kept insisting that I log onto their website, could not/would not answer my questions. When he said I wouldn't get any messages from Windows, because they "just can't handle that many messages, that's why they run their problems through our server", I hung up on them and began this report. Very high pressure sales with no verification of actual authority to act on behalf of Windows.Desired Settlement: The business should not call or contact us in any way.

Business

Response:

[redacted] , Firstly I am really sorry that you received a call, but you did the good thing by hanging up on them as we at OWMM doesn't have a policy or means to call back a customer till the time the customer request for. Also would like to request if you can please share the number you received the call from. RegardsCustomer Service OWMM[redacted]

Review: They say support is available by phone, but I haven't been able to contact them for weeks. I paid for a one year contract.

Product_Or_Service: One year contract

Desired Settlement: DesiredSettlementID: No settlement requested - for

Would like to get Macintosh support

Review: email account blocked, tech cleared it, said I was ok. wouldn't happen again. happened 3 hrs. later. cleared again. now blocked again. all in 3 days

reported email account had been blocked/tech siad i'd been hacked/$109 & i'd be ok/cleared it/ same thing happened 3 hours later/second tech said I had NOT been hacked, gave another reason, cleared it, siad I would be okay/just now, for third time in 3 days, account has been blocked and I left a message for them because all techs are busy. I am an invalid and a writer earning her living at home using my computer at emails. they have lied to me, charged me for something and never fixed the problem, have cost me lost revenue these past three days and added to the stress level of a sick woman.Desired Settlement: I want this problem fixed once and for all and if they can't, they must be investigated for making fraudulent claims. they do not deserve to be in business, they are either incompetent or cheats. I want the money they charged me returned and compensation made to me for lost income and undue mental and physical suffering.

Business

Response:

Initial Business Response

Contact Name and Title: Customer Advocacy Team`

Contact Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX

Contact Email: [redacted]@owmm.com

Dear [redacted],

Thank you for notifying us of the complaint with the assigned ID XXXXXXXX. We take any complaint with reference to our service or employees very seriously.

With regards to the complaint ID XXXXXXXX. Ms. [redacted] paid us $109.99 Instance support on August 6th 2013, technician helped on the same day after she paid and took permission to close the case as resolved and Ms. [redacted] agreed to it. Ms. [redacted] called again on the next day August 7th 2013 with a different issue, we again helped her and took permission to close the case, Ms. [redacted] agreed to that again. Ms. [redacted] called again on August 8th 2013 with an email issue that she initially called for, we again fixed it for her. After all this support sessions, Ms. [redacted] called us on August 12th 2013 and requested for refund and stated that my prmiary issue was not resolved, and we promised a refund of complete amount just to not putting her in trouble. After we promised a refund, Ms. [redacted] again called us on August 13th 2013 for email issue, we still fixed it though we had processed her refund.

The isea was just to give 100% resolution to Ms. [redacted] and we did that.

We apologize to Ms. [redacted] for any sort of inconvenience caused to her from our end.

We have already refunded her the complete amount.

We would like to inform the customer that she can call us anytime with regards to the computer issue and we will be more than happy to assist her.

We thank you for keeping us informed on real customer issues through the Revdex.com.

Sincerely,

Customer Advocacy Team

OWMM Tech Support of USA Inc.

Final Consumer Response

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)

I had one issue and one issue only, and that involved the temporary blocking of my email account, followed by the refusal to accept my password. each time they supposedly fixed it, it happened again and again and again, forcing me to call them again and again and again. I never gave my permission to close the case because the problem was never fixed!!!!! AND someone on their end deleted by RECYCLE BIN, thereby erasing a year of vital work which I still referred to!!!!! one technician said I was hacked by foreign interests. one said no. each one had a different excuse and a different way to fix the problem. one said never to change my password. one kept having me change it. this went on for two weeks, costing me dozens of man hours of lost working time and lost revenues, causing me untold and undue physical and mental stress and suffering (i have a chronic pain syndrome and deteriorating spinal disc disease). the problem was ONLY resolved when I contacted a REAL Microsoft tech site who erected a firewall, installed a special virus detection program and had me change my password [redacted] hopefully, the last time. This bogus company has had numerous run-ins with Revdex.com in the past, and they should be shut down!! I am also seeking compensation for the time lost, money lost and pain and suffering this ordeal caused me. thank you.

Review: My contract with OwMM is still valid form purchase 8/19/13 for 90 days. I cannot reach this company via phone or their email from their site.

I was referred by a Canon Printer rep on 8/19/13 when they thought I needed apple support. I was charged 299.99 on my credit card by OWMM oxygen for windows and mac machines for 90 days of unlimited computer tech support 24/7 as of 8/19/13. They took over my computer from their site and resolved my issue. Then I called about a week later with another issue and again my problem was resolved. Last week on 10/29 and 30 I attempted to call the number they gave me 1-855-662 1083. It rang 2 times then silence for over a minute so I hung up and called again and got a busy signal then third try a recording this number is not in service. I went to the web site and noticed a different number and dialed 1-855-669-6966 and again rang 2 times then silence, second attempt busy, third attempt not in service. I tried twice to send a service request via their email and both times I got the warning "Failed to send." so now that I've tried to contact them after 5 days with no success, I am wondering if they are no longer in service. I have time on my contract. Apple believes they may have created a problem with my iphone because of the way they set up my mail server. Please Revdex.com let me know if this company is still in service and if they have complaints for not honoring their service contracts. I want to be reimbursed 299.99 since they did not honor my contract.Desired Settlement: 299.99 for not honoring my contract for 90 days of unlimited tech support 24/7.

Review: Initially obtained OWMM service to remedy problems on my MAC computer. Charged $349.99 for a promise of 1yr. service by cust. relat. person, [redacted]

Spoke with an agent tech. who charged me $349.99 for a service contract up to 3 months on 8/16/13. The problem was corrected on my computer following my acceptance of our agreement to procure OWMM Tech Support! On 10/9/13, I experienced additional problems with my computer and asked, "what happens now, and what if I have additional problems beyond the 3 month period. Do I have to pay a large amount of money once again.?" I was directed to a customer relations person, [redacted] who assured me I won't need to worry and she would allow the contract to be honored up to Oct 14, 2014. I was happy to hear that promise. Now! I'm experiencing another problem, tried to reach OWMM via phone and both telephone numbers are not in service? The company appears to be very unreliable and in my opinion, they stole my money by not living up to their agreement. Desired Settlement: Complete refund of my money. If the company does not live up to the contract and they haven't, then I am entitled to a full refund of my money.

Review: This company is a scam. They take your cc information, charge you and never clean up your computer. Then no one will call you back.

I was online and saw this company that claims to be able to clean up your computer. They start operating your computer by remote. Take your credit card information, tell you you will get an email with your agreement. You never get an email and when you try to contact them all you get is a recording. I am disputing my charges and having my bank reverse the money. Desired Settlement: I want my full refund and I want this company to pay for any or all damage done to my computer.

Business

Response:

Business' Initial Response

We are very sorry to hear about the issues you are having, and would be happy to resolve your issues and refund your money if that is what you would like.

The only issue that many don't realize is that once you file a dispute with the bank, we have no option of refunding you left. This is because the bank has already filed a claim and we must now provide the documentation required to prove that we were authorized to charge your card. And if you would like a refund then it is important that you call our dedicated customer service helpline at 855.662.1083, and allow us to work with you and the bank to reverse the charge. But a reversal and a dispute are unfortunately two separate claims and actions and we would be more than willing to help in any way that we can.

Review: OWMM support charged me $699.99 to access my computer and solve my problem. The problem is not solved and they will not answer their phones or email.

On 8/23/2013 I lost all my photos from my hard drive. I call mac customer support and was somehow connect to OWMM. I was panicked and they offered to solve my problem. I trusted them and paid $699.99 for them to protect my mac computers with their virus software and to "clean them up". My computer has a virus problem now and so their efforts were ineffective and they are not responding to any of their phone numbers or their email. I checked them with the Revdex.com before I paid the money and they were an accredited company, so I trusted them and now I feel totally scammed. Desired Settlement: I am requesting a full refund of $699.99.

Review: Subscribed to this service Jan, 2013. Am now not able to contact this company.

I paid $300 to this company Jan., 2013. In Oct., 2013, attempted to contact them by telephone and email. Was unable to reach them and got no response to numerous messages. Appears they have "disappeared".Desired Settlement: $300

Review: This company locked up my computer so I could not use it and computer was telling me my compute was about to crash and I should call this Number for help to fix the problem. I did so and was as to pay $250.00 for a year of service from them. My computer was unlocked and they installed their program. I received a call from [redacted] and I told them what happened and was afraid I had been scammed. They checked my system and told me I did not need this and I had been scammed.Call company but could not get lady to understand what I was talking about.Desired Settlement: This service to be cancelled and a refund

Business

Response:

Ma'am, This email is in the reference of the mail that we have receivedfrom your end. We would like to inform you that it is not our number thatreflected on your screen and also we are an independent technical supportcompany providing technical support to a large customer base as we deal with a lotof customers on daily basis. We do not understand how you got our company referencebut as you said that you have taken service from our company so we would goahead and refund the amount that you have paid as goodwill gesture as for uscustomer's satisfaction is foremost priority and we do regret for anyinconvenience faced by you.RegardsOWMM Service Team Regards,

Review: This letter is written to address problems that I have encountered with the tech support services provided by OWMM. Recent contacts with your firm have disturbed me and caused great concern. My initial interaction, via the phone with your company representative, resulted in a personal loss of $654.48. As a 68-year-old retiree, I can hardly absorb such forfeiture nor should I have to do so. The misrepresentations made by your staff regarding the supposed non-delivery of services by a previous service provider, Itech Acharya, was unprofessional and unethical. Your representative made an unfounded allegation that the competitor had not performed the services for which it had been paid and to have purported this without proof was unconscionable.

I contacted Apple technical support around 3:00pm on July 8, 2013, as I had lost a category on my "bookmark bar" and didn't know how to add items to the bar. [redacted] the technician, who answered the call was extremely cordial and requested remote control access to my computer. She indicated that there was no protection or security on my computer and that may have caused the loss of the category. I explained that was not possible, as I recently had purchased protection and security on June 5, 2013 for $725.99 after my computer had been hacked. [redacted] appeared to become agitated and indicated that, in her opinion, the charge was exorbitant. She further stated that the previous services had not been installed and that currently I had no security protection on my computer. She also indicated that [redacted] did not exist. I explained that the $725.99 was coverage for three years. I don't believe she heard or understood me, but continued on about how I had paid for products that were not received and/or installed.

In order to get the problem remedied, I was told that I needed to sign up for a one-year support package offered by your company, at the cost of $349.99. [redacted] explained what was included in the services and obtained my American Express information.

[redacted] connected me with [redacted] a technical support person, who was tasked to correct the problem. I explained to [redacted] that I needed documentation of what was not performed by the [redacted] He indicated that he would "help with everything". As an aside, I have a transcript of the entire chat session with [redacted] which ran from 3:08pm to 4:57pm.

During the chat session, [redacted] called me on the telephone and advised me not to call [redacted] with my issue of its non-performance. I indicated that I had planned to go through American Express to try and get a refund and that response seemed to address her issue. I explained that I was in the middle of the chat with [redacted] and requested that she call me back. [redacted] indicated that she would.

After the chat support was over, I called [redacted] as she had not called me back. I learned that she had left for the day, and asked when she would be in on July 9 and was advised that she would be in around 9:00am (New Jersey, USA time).

I went to the American Express website to initiate a refund request. As I worked through the screens, I was advised to work with the provider prior to working through American Express. I sent an email to [redacted] at the Customer Advocacy email, advising what I had learned from the American Express website and reiterating my need for documentation. Just as your company would request documentation for a requested refund or adjustment others in business would require the same.

Around 9:15 on July 9, I contacted [redacted] and asked if she had received my email. She responded in the affirmative and immediately transferred my call to [redacted] in the Customer Relations Unit. I explained my dilemma and she asked for the telephone number of the provider. I indicated to [redacted] that I could handle the dialogue with the original provider, but I needed documentation that [redacted] had not provided the services for which I had paid. [redacted] ignored that request and called the provider, leaving me on hold. Eventually, she reconnected with me and indicated that I should not indicate to the provider that she was going to be on the line while the call was ongoing.

I spoke with a very professional gentleman, [redacted] at [redacted] and requested a refund. He indicated that was not possible, as it had been more than 14 days since the purchase. Mr. [redacted] asked why I was making the request. Since I had no documentation to support my appeal, and was not about to compound the slander that was being perpetrated by OWMM personnel, I advised that as a retiree, I was trying to control expenses. Mr. [redacted] understood and indicated that he could authorize a 25 percent refund of my original payment of $725.99, which amounts to $181.50 ($725.99 times 0.25). I thanked Mr. [redacted] and continued my conversation with [redacted]

I had a commitment at 10:00 and advised [redacted] that I would call her back. I went to the Apple Store at the Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey and explained my situation to [redacted] a service representative. My question was did I need the protection and security on my Mac. [redacted] asked about the hacking and explained that it was an email issue, and not a computer issue. I thanked him realizing that I didn't need the protection.

My next call was to [redacted] of OWMM. My concern was about the unethical behavior and slanderous comments made regarding another technical support organization. I explained that I wanted to cancel my order, as it was not essential, based on what I learned at the Apple Store. [redacted] stated that she could refund $240, as there was a $109.99 fee for servicing the computer and for teaching me how to create a bookmark. At no point did anyone indicate that there was a $109.99 fee for instructional training services.

It is my strong recommendation that your company reviews the customer service procedures that are currently in place, as, it is my opinion, these processes are unethical. One should not have to be confronted by and have to deal with one company making slanderous statements regarding a competitor and then have them not be able to substantiate the allegations.

One phone call, resulting in the loss of $654.48, is troublesome, but I consider it to be valuable, albeit costly, lesson. However, please remember that the reputation of a business or company grows faster by word of mouth and recommendations. Clearly, this customer is not satisfied and would think seriously about any future positive referral for your firm and the services that it renders.

If you or a member of your staff would like to discuss, I can be reached on my mobile phone [redacted].

Business

Response:

Business' Initial Response

Contact Name and Title: Customer Advocacy Team

Contact Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX

Contact Email: [redacted]@owmm.com

Dear [redacted],

Thank you for notifying us of the complaint with the assigned ID XXXXXXXX. We take any complaint with reference to our service or employees very seriously.

With regards to the complaint ID XXXXXXXX, we first of all would like to apologize to Ms. [redacted] for any sort of inconvenience caused. OWMM is an independent third party remote tech service provider which is not affiliated to any brand or organization. We clearly mention this fact on our websites and other customer touch points. We don't practice or encourage any form of fraudulent business to take place from our end. We have already processed the complete refund of the amount that the customer had paid us.

We take feedback very seriously and would definitely like to investigate this matter. We will take action as per the findings and make sure that nothing of this sort gets repeated again.

We thank you for keeping us informed on real customer issues through the Revdex.com.

Sincerely

Customer Advocacy Team

OWMM Tech Support of USA Inc.

Consumer's Final Response

Case# XXXXXXXX

Attached is confirmation from American Express that $109.99 has been credited to my account. As such, please close the above referenced claim.

Thank you for your support and diligence in resolving this matter.

Review: the telephone has been disconnected, the email attempts don't show a company. I used them once and it seemed to work, but I have no way of contacting

I paid for premium service by credit card. don't have the purchase date. have they gone out of business or doing business under another name?Desired Settlement: I want my money back

Review: This company leads people to believe that they are dealing with authorized support staff from their computer manufacturer such as Sony, Apple, etc .

I wanted to contact Apple Customer Support and did a Google search. This was last Friday, Aug. 9, 2013. When I entered Mac Mini Customer Service, this site was #2 on the list:

Online Technical Support1 (877) 967 6920

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I clicked this site and was connected with OWMM, thinking that this was an official Apple Customer Service site. In reality they are not affiliated with Apple at all. I then connected to a chat service to address my computer problems - in my case web browsers were not loading or working properly. The OWMM agent that I talked to, named [redacted] convinced me that I needed to allow them remote control of my computer to assess the problems. I was skeptical and reluctant to do so but as I continued to talk, he convinced me that they were a ligitemate servicer of Apple and recommended by the Revdex.com - he showed me the Revdex.com site, etc. Then as we continued, OWMM gained all my debit card information including the security code number, also I gave him my Apple password. I also talked to other agents, I believe, but don't have their names. By their accents they all seemed from India. They convinced me that my computer had essentially been hijacked that it was a VERY serious issue and that I needed to have them charge me $149.99 to resolve the issues and install two programs on my computer - CCleaner and Sophos Anti Virus. They took remote control of my computer giving them access to all my files. We further checked my web browsers when they had finished so that I would formally state that my problem was resolved. I agreed to the payment and stated that the problem was resolved. They ended their remote control and I terminated the session. Following this, I went to browse again on my computer and found that the same problems were recurring. I realized that I had been scammed and then made sure I was contacting an official Apple site. I worked with Apple tech support to remove the problems with my web browsers free of charge. They also recommended that I remove the two programs installed by OWMM, which I did. I then changed my Apple password and my security questions and password for my bank account, fearing that I would be further defrauded by this company and possibly vulnerable to unauthorized bank account withdrawals or debit card purchases. I am monitoring my bank to make sure this does not happen. In the meantime I have contacted OWMM to demand a refund, but they insist they need "time to resolve the issue and they will call me back in an hour." The hour has passed with no contact. They also told me when I used their service that they had sent me an email confirmation - this email was never received. I will continue to contact them regarding the refund. I have also submitted a complaint to the National Consumer League's Fraud Center. This company is scamming perhaps thousands of clients and charging them up to $399.99 according to other complaints on the Revdex.com site. Clients are almost always convinced they are dealing with actual Apple, MSN, or Sony support staff and are therefore talked into accepting services. They use very high pressure tactics. The services they do supply are useless and ineffective. THIS IS A SCAM.Desired Settlement: I want a full refund of my $149.99.

Business

Response:

Initial Business Response

We are first of all extremely sorry to [redacted] for the inconvenience caused to her. We would though want to make this point clear that OWMM Tech Support is an independent third party tech service provider. We are not associated with any third party brand or entities. It is clearly mentioned on all of our websites and other customer touch points. We take stringent measures to clarify this to our callers. We possess a Revdex.com rating of A-. We certainly don't practice misrepresentation.

We do take feedback seriously though and would definitely be investigating this matter and then action as per the findings.

Also to start with we have refunded the complete amount to customers account.

We would like to reiterate the fact that we will be actioning this case. We don't practice misrepresentation or fradulent way of dealing business. We have a zero tolerance towards anything of this sort and if anyone is found guilty, he /she will be dealt with in accordance to our company policies.

We thank you for keeping us informed on real customer issues through the Revdex.com.

Regard's

Customer Advocacy

OWMM Tech Support Inc

Final Consumer Response

(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)

OWMM has given me a full refund, which is what I indicated I wanted to resolve this issue. I appreciate that this was done, and do feel that they are a legitimate business, not just a scamming operation. However, I had to spend a LOT of time contacting you and exerting pressure on them to return all of my money. At first they said they could only refund $50 of the $149.99. Then after I told them I was writing a complaint with the Revdex.com, they became more accommodating. I would not use their services again. They charge exorbitant fees for installing programs of dubious value. I also still feel they use very high pressure tactics to convince people that they need these services.

Final Business Response

We are very sorry for the issues you are having and want to make sure Miss [redacted] is aware that a a full refund was processed as per her request and an additional receipt from our banking system has been sent to her email address listed above in an effort to rectify this situation and clear up any misunderstanding that might have happened.

We also are doing a full review on the case presented by [redacted] and will take full action on any employee that is found to have been misrepresenting our company. And we thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention and allowing us the opportunity to rectify the situation.

Regard's

Customer Advocacy

OWMM Tech Support Inc

Review: their phone no.'s do not work, I can't get a hold of them

months ago, I paid for a year of tech support. they were great in the beginning. but lately, none of their numbers work, I can't get a hold of them. have I been scammed?Desired Settlement: just that I can get tech support from them.