Avast Support - What Support?

My story is a long one, but here’s the very shortened version.

I phoned Avast Support weeks ago about an error message I was receiving tryng to complete an order for a photobook. The error was to do with my security according to the photobook company. I called Avast where the guy took remote control of my laptop and after a pretty lengthy phone call told me I needed a clean up because my laptop had viruses etc. So, I went ahead with the £80 clean up because He was suposed to be the expert (?). Of course, it didn’t solve my problem. When I called to say I still had the problem no-one was interested and quite frankly no-one seemed to have a clue about very much!

I submitted a ticket almost 4 weeks ago to complain about the service I’d received and asking for a refund and the only thing I’ve had back is an email asking for a phone number, which was already submitted.

It’s the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced and I’ve experienced some pretty bad ones.

I need someone to resolve the initial problem and address the fact that I was told to buy something I’ve seen no benefit from. It’s called ‘conning people’

Hi, can you provide us a screenshot of the message you got?

Also the phone support is done by an external company, not by Avast itself, many people have complaints with them.

If you need malware help you can get it here for free.

Report your experience to Adam Riley: riley[at]avast[dot]com

The information and suggestion given by Asyn in Post #2 is the quickest and most effective way of getting resolution.’
Please contact Adam Riley as the 3rd Party support needs to be held responsible

Thanks very much for the responses. I’ll contact Adam and let you know how I get on.

You’re welcome, please do so.