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unhappyconsumer
Apr 23, 2025Aspirant
Unable to cancel auto-renewal
I am trying to cancel auto-renewal for a Armor subscription, and reclaim the money taken by Netgear without my permission.
- I can't find any record of signing up for an auto-renewing subscription.
- I was informed this would be taken just a day before it was, I was on holiday and didn't see the email
- There is no option to cancel this renewal on the web portal
- the 'manage' link next to the subscription on the web portal just takes me to a FAQ page
- Trying to cancel on the Orbi app just throws an 'unexpected error - please try again'
- I raised a case with Netgear via the app, but they just sent me a phone number that I had to phone to progress the case. I phoned this, was placed on hold for 10 minutes, someone answered, the phone cut out and then they cut me off. I have limited appetite to repeatedly try this
- I have emailed servicessupport@netgear.com but have not received any sort of response (even an automatic acknowledgement)
I am very unhappy about this to put it mildly, it seems that Netgear is using a whole host of 'dark patterns' to take these monies without the consent of customers, and prevent them from easily contacting them to resolve disputes.
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Something to make contact with Armor on there site about:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Armor/Armor-Help-and-Information/td-p/2211063
- unhappyconsumerAspirant
Thanks for the reply and appreciate the suggestions. I've tried to follow the steps on the linked FAQ, none of them work which is why I have made this post.
Also not clear why I would be contacting Armor for something Netgear are billing me for (payment was to NETGEAR INTERNATIONAL on my bank statement). If Netgear buy in this product from a 3rd party who I have had no dealings with that is really nothing to do with me as far as I am concerned.- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
You'll need to make contact with them or NG support directly. All this is beyond forum help when it comes to billing and such.
- KevinLiTNETGEAR ModeratorHello unhappyconsumer ,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you are having issues with your Armor subscription. I took the liberty to endorse you to our customer care experts to assist in resolving this issue.
Please monitor your email for contact attempts from our customer care team in the case they reach out for additional information.
No additional action is required on your behalf at this time.
Best,
Kevin
Community Team