I asked to have subscription cancelled and the responded quickly. They do a wonderful job with books for children on a variety of topics as well as ways for parents to help.
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I just found that I have been being billed for a subscription since April 2023. This is December 2023. I called to ask what this was about; they could not answer what purchase was made because t... See more
Quality both in paper grade and message. Relationships are all important in life and need to be taught in a way that penetrates our youth. I can find books on topics that are helpful but PD&IC draws i... See more
This company is very shady. I ordered books paid for them and then a year later I’m told they are charging me for my subscription! Lo and behold they charged me last year … I missed seeing chargers my... See more
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Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream is a children’s book publishing company based out of San Diego, CA. We’re a small team of writers, designers, illustrators and book lovers who are committed to providing children’s books that are high quality and entertaining. We strive to make meaningful and educational stories that help children grow into the best versions of themselves. Our books are printed here in the USA and each book is carefully made with love and the intent to instill lifelong values within our readers. Our Authors are from across the globe and bring unique passion and expertise to stories they create. By bringing our books into the world, we hope to reignite a love for reading and writing, one child at a time.
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12555 High Bluff Dr, STE 250, 92130, San Diego, United States
- (888) 801-0002
- help@puppysmiles.org
- puppydogsandicecream.com
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Unauthorized charge to my credit card…
Unauthorized charge to my credit card and no phone number for customer service! They want you to wait 30 minutes to ‘chat’ with them!
I ordered 3 books in April
I ordered 3 books in April, since then I've been charged a monthly fee and get and email that a new book is being delivered. I never receive this book and when I attempted to cancel my order, I am unable to on their website nor am I able to connect with customer service. This is a scam which is a shame as I did enjoy the initial 3 books I ordered. Don't trust this COMPANY!
Scammers....too bad
I wish I could put zero because that's what they deserve. I ordered the 3 books just like everybody else and then today I get a text message from my bank that they are trying to charge my card for 104.76. Luckily I responded no I don't approve the charge and so it didn't go through but now they cancelled my card. The only way that I don't have to cancel my card is if I call these people and tell them to erase all my info. You can't reach these people with the number my bank gave me. That number gets you an automated message that gives you an email to contact them. Bottom line I have to replace my card and redo all my auto pays. This company sucks.
This Company is scamming people. Look at identical complaints made.
I purchased 3 books for my great-grandchildren last month. Today, 10/24/22 I was charged $97.00 through pay pal. I did NOT subscribe to any membership, nor have I ordered anything else. If I cannot get through to pay pal to register my complaint I will take it up through my credit card company and I hope it gives you a black eye as this is a scam. Just look at all identical complaints.
Same as others experiences
Same as others experiences. Charged an additional $97. Attempted to contact the company with no return phone call.
I also ordered from them and then a…
I also ordered from them and then a month later I was charged $97 for I don't know what. I also tried calling and followed the directions. Not able to go to the site it came up forbidden access!!!
Like the other posts I got charged $97…
Like the other posts I got charged $97 suddenly. I bought the 3 book set and don't recall seeing anything about a trial offer!! So I'm filing a dispute with Paypal and will find a way to get in touch with them.
I have exactly the same negative experience
I have exactly the same experience! Bought 3 books and one month later I was charged 97 dollars for a membership I never subscribed for.
This is a fraudulent company. Shame, they are selling books for kids.
Shameful!
Same as all the other reviews below. Bought 3 books and then received an additional debit from my bank account for $97.00. I really liked the 3 books I bought and they were meaningful for my grandchildren. Why ruin additional future sales by stealing my hard earned pension? Shame on PDIC Books!
I also ordered 3 books and a month…
I also ordered 3 books and a month later got charged $103. I have attempted to contact the company through the web site including creating a ticket as instructed. So far I have not received a reply from the company despite the web site indicating they would respond within 24 hours. Terrible service and the author should be embarrassed to have her name associated to such a deceitful company
I have the exact same experience as…
I have the exact same experience as everyone below. I had purchased 3 books about a month ago...and a month later I am charged 97$ - no idea why!!
Reached out to the company with no response.
Trying to get my CC to reverse the charge now.
Ordered 3 books for grandkids then…
Ordered 3 books for grandkids then month later billed for a year subscription to digital books. NO WAY would I have done this. The kids don't live close to me.
If I could rate 0 I would also
If I could rate 0 I would also. I tried to cancel my order because they doubled the order. I am on a fixed income and I can not afford this. This order will take food from my plate!
I ordered a 3 book bundle for like…
I ordered a 3 book bundle for like $35.00, then a month later was charged $97.00! Totally unauthorized! Luckily it was on a credit card and not debit.
About 2 months ago I paid for 3 books…
About 2 months ago I paid for 3 books and received 2 books and it took several weeks to get the third one. This month I was billed $97.00 to my credit card and I had not ordered anything. I called the phone number my credit card co. gave me for them and got an automated message with instructions to go to "help.puppydogs&icecream". I tried this and could not connect to a website. I believe this is a scam.
If I could give 0 stars I would
If I could give 0 stars I would. In reading everyone else’s reviews, all I can say is that I have the same story to tell. Purchased three books (which were a huge disappointment) and then charged $97 usd for a subscription I did not agree to. Coincidentally there was also suspicious charge for a taxi ride in the US (I’m in Canada) listed at the same time. Related? Regardless, I cancelled my card. This is not a legitimate company. I hope this review helps someone.
Predatory business practices
I only really wanted to buy one book. They upsold me with these crazy pop up windows another set and another book. Great, I guess? I was solo parenting a teen with behaviour problems and thought the books would help. You know what doesn't help? A surprise $137 Can ($97) bill for an online subscription I never agreed to that surreptitiously showed up on my bill as "free subscription" in August. A month later they billed my PayPal. Thanks for adding more stress to my life, small independent book publisher. I can't believe I've been scammed by an indy book publisher. First time for everything.
Beware of this company
I ordered 3 books, then was charged $97.00 for a "subscription" that I did not agree to.
I have tried and tried to get this charged refunded to my card, without success, indeed, without any answer from this company.
Scam!
Scam!! Christian company my a$$. Digital library? Free trial??? Charged my card 106 bucks!! No answer on refund. Jerks
Book Scam,, I ordered some books for my grandson in…
I ordered some books for my grandson in August and paid with my credit card. Then sept was charged $97.00 for books I never received. I canceled my account with them and requested a refund which I never received. Scam alert
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