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Kirsten White
Level 2

Where do I file a formal complaint?

We started a new business and immediately began using Quickbooks to process our customers' payments. Over $20,000 was processed, and no payment has been deposited into my linked Wells Fargo bank account.

 

I received emails from the Resolution Center saying they needed me to provide more documentation, which I did. I have provided Articles of Formation, Utility Bills, Banks Statements, customers' personal information, and more!  I received green "check marks" in the Resolution center verifying that my information had been received and that I would hear back within two business days. It has been almost TWO WEEKS since this began.

I have received NO information WHATSOEVER regarding the money that was taken from my customers and not given to me. I have followed up with my customers who say that the money has cleared and left their accounts. I have spent HOURS on the phone with the payments department, once I was even told that my documents had been approved and that my funds would be deposited within 48 hours. This never happened. 

After TWO HOURS on the phone today with the payments center, I was told there was nothing they could do, my Quickbooks Payments Account had been deactivated, and I never received ANY type of communication about it. I was told there was NO way to contact the Resolution Center directly. I was told there was NO way to contact the Business Operations Center and that the payments department could not provide any information regarding the documents I have provided. I have not received a SINGLE email updating me on the status of my open cases in the Resolution Center even though it has been weeks. 

 

They STILL have my customers' money! We are talking about over $20,000. HELP!


5 Comments 5
TirzahC
QuickBooks Team

Where do I file a formal complaint?

Hi there, Kirsten White.

 

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I would feel the same if I did not receive the support I deserve, and still, my issue isn't fixed.


We'd like to have someone review your case and we may reach out if we have additional clarity on your account. 

Thanks again for letting us know. If you have any other concerns, please don't hesitate to drop a comment below.

Just_me
Level 11

Where do I file a formal complaint?

@Kirsten White   Sadly, a LOT of people are going through the same thing that you currently are.  If you search the community, you will find SOOOOO many threads talking about how QB is holding their money.  And sadly, they aren't getting it released.  

It seems QB is holding it for approx 120 day, or so, and telling you after that long, you can collect it from your state.  It's all very frustrating, dishonest, and criminal, if you ask me.  

 

I would suggest filing complaints with the FTC and BBB.  QB itself, doesn't pay attention to complaints at all.  Maybe if enough people complain and file with those other places, something will be done.  

 

Good luck.  

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Where do I file a formal complaint?

@Kirsten White 

For your reference

https:// quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/payments/withheld-payments-solved-read/00/1124222

 

Kirsten White
Level 2

Where do I file a formal complaint?

Thank you for this information. I honestly had no idea they could do something like this. I will certainly be following up with both the FTC and the BBB! 

I actually went to social media with my issue last night and got an almost immediate response from Quickbooks Support. Within minutes, the representative in the Facebook chat gave me more information regarding my account than I received during HOURS of phone calls to the payments center and involved "supervisors". Pretty sad when the best service I receive is after the company receives negative attention...

 

They are initiating a review of my Merchant Account, I was told they are sending my case back for a review, where the underwriter will "re-link" the bank account and release my funds. I was told this process could take 2-3 business days. I have this entire conversation in PDF format and saved it to my computer for future use. 

 

Fingers crossed I receive some results this time. I will keep this thread updated as I work through this in hopes it can help someone else going through this mess!

Kirsten White
Level 2

Where do I file a formal complaint?

***UPDATE***

Still no resolution. 

 

I filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission. I received a call on Friday at 3 pm from Sonia with the Office of the President of Intuit regarding my complaint with the BBB. She assured me I would receive a call within "4 business hours" from an associate in the payments department that had the authority to release my funds—2 pm on Monday. Still NO CALL. 

 

As if this wasn't shady enough, my Quickbooks Online account is now DEACTIVATED with no notice or email whatsoever. I can no longer access my finances, personal information, or customer's information. 

 

I think an attorney is needed now. I was reading about a law firm that has sued Quickbooks. Calling today!

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