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SquareTrade has a rating of 1.1 stars from 401 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about SquareTrade most frequently mention protection plan, customer service, and year warranty problems. SquareTrade ranks 344th among Insurance sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Refused to fix my tv”

Jeanette D.
9/17/23

I bought a TV and good Faith. Knowing that at the time, square trade was a good and fair company about fixing any issues that you may have with electronics TV's that sort of thing, but then when my TV had an issue with having lines and all of these different colors all over the place they informed in for me. Oh, well, we no longer cover that. But that's not a me problem I feel like this company just scams people out of money to buy their warranties and don't disclose every bit of the information of what is and is not covered. I highly suggest if you have a warranty with them, I suggest you call them and get your money back because it's ridiculous. You can cancel your warranty anytime you want with them and they will, give you your money back. I highly suggest you do that because they're complete idiots over there. Not a, one of them will do anything to help you.

Top Critical Review

“Pathetic,Horrendous,Smoke and Mirrors Money Grabbing Organization”

Dale L.
9/27/24

Square trade only communicates via emails as they do not wish to speak with claimants. Then when you call they blow smoke up your $#*!,make excuses to get your call ended. You never speak to the same person twice when you call and that person can not give you an answer. I bought a 58" RCA TV & extended Square Trade extended warranty from Walmart(Only choice you have). TV totally quit working after 2 1/2 years. Still fighting after 5 days to get any responses as to my claim. No responses to e-mails. I don't understand how Allstate can partner with such a horrendous outfit. Basically they get your money and screw you when you file a claim. Square trade does not want to part with one cent of your warranty money. Biggest scam on the planet. Sad as this is the first extended warranty I ever purchased in my 72 years on this earth. All Square Trade will do is blow smoke up your $#*! when you need them. Disgusting.

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Thumbnail of user dalel398
Ohio
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September 27th, 2024

Square trade only communicates via emails as they do not wish to speak with claimants. Then when you call they blow smoke up your $#*!,make excuses to get your call ended. You never speak to the same person twice when you call and that person can not give you an answer. I bought a 58" RCA TV & extended Square Trade extended warranty from Walmart(Only choice you have). TV totally quit working after 2 1/2 years. Still fighting after 5 days to get any responses as to my claim. No responses to e-mails. I don't understand how Allstate can partner with such a horrendous outfit. Basically they get your money and screw you when you file a claim. Square trade does not want to part with one cent of your warranty money. Biggest scam on the planet. Sad as this is the first extended warranty I ever purchased in my 72 years on this earth. All Square Trade will do is blow smoke up your $#*! when you need them. Disgusting.

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58" RCA Roku UHD LED TV

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Thumbnail of user luvkashyap
Texas
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November 7th, 2024

Got the warranty for my scooter thinking when I need it, it will come handy. Boy I was wrong, when the scooter battery died and I opened a claim. Claim denied for no reason citing TOS

What a garbage company

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Lithuania
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August 20th, 2024

This is by far the worst insurance company that I've ever came across in my entire life customer services zero all they do is promise to ring you but the neighbour do I paid my £200 fee to get my phone next day delivery? Now they're asking me to provide idiotic evidence to get my phone. I pay for lost stolen damaged a pay for everything for my phone to be covered, but I need to provide, evidence I'm currently I'm on holiday and I'm waiting for the phone calls in a hotel due to poor services They waited eight days for me to tell me what evidence I need to provide like a Ticket receipt evidence that I went to work any receipts that are purchased on that day close to work Stay away from them, rubbish rubbish, rubbish, scam, scam scam

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Colorado
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September 26th, 2024

Two years ago, I purchased a 8x10 Colcoa rug from West Elm. They offered 3 year "insurance" coverage for $75 to cover accidental damage. I recently submitted a claim. It's quickly becoming apparent that, they will do everything possible to avoid taking responsibility in the hope that you will give up. First, it's hard to contact them. After a dozen tries of navigating their "press one for..." and multiple robo replies of "Sorry, I didn't quite get that", It says "try again later" and hangs up. After finally getting through & filing a claim on-line with multiple photos, they sent me a travel sized cleaning solution so I could clean the rug myself. This sells for about $5 on Amazon. When that didn't work and I requested a replacement, they asked for more photos. Now, they say someone will contact me about coming out to clean the rug. Before I remembered that I had this "insurance", I already received several rug cleaning quotes of $400+ due to the fact that this rug is 90/10 wool/cotton and prone to shrinking if not blocked. I am now waiting to get an appointment with their cleaning company. Silly me, I thought this "insurance" would offer the replacement mentioned in their policy. By the way, West Elm doesn't care either. Wish me luck.

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rug damage insurance

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Thumbnail of user robertm10063
California
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July 22nd, 2024

They sell warranties for products through the major retailers and that's where the finger pointing begins. But the only finger you get is the middle one. Absolutely the worst company in the history of product warranty m.

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Security Cameras

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Thumbnail of user pattys324
Pennsylvania
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August 25th, 2024

Been trying to get this matter resolved since June. One employee tells us one thing then another tells you something else. On Wednesday August 21,2024, I spoke with an employee named, Kemome, I said, the last response I got from Square Trade was almost a month ago when Square Trade replied saying our team is looking into this matter and will get back to you. I said, I think a month is enough time for a team to review our case and get back to us. She then asked, if she could put me on a brief hold I said, sure. When Kemome got back to me she said the case was with legal and someone from legal would definitely be getting back to us within one to two businesses days. At this point I asked her if this phone conversation was being recorded and she said, yes. I then said since this call is being recorded, I want to ask you again, will someone definitely be getting back to us within one to two business days, she again replied, yes. It is now Sunday night, August 25,2024, at 8:57 pm est and nobody has returned our call. Being that California has a law that prohibits unfair and unethical business practices, I believe it is now time for us to file a claim with the California Attorney General's Office.

Thumbnail of user cindyc1642
Washington
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September 4th, 2024

Have files several claims. They always deny them. A big waste of money! I will never use them again. EVER! Customer service was a joke!

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Thumbnail of user mistyh268
Michigan
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July 8th, 2024

I purchased an extended warranty on patio furniture. The loveseat and a chair have the fabric come apart and SquareTrade will not honor the warranty. They say the fabric is ripped. It's not - it's a gradual separation (and one side is still together, but not for long. Total rip off. The pictures show it separating.

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It was an extended warranty and they will not honor it

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Thumbnail of user beckyb1015
Nebraska
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November 8th, 2024

I purchased my washer four years ago. I bought the extended warranty Square Trade. I contacted the Company last Friday. I started this process at 4 pm. The first phone call took approximately 20 minutes. After getting all my information I was suppose to receive an email of wear to send my receipt for washer and policy. I waited 30 minutes no email. I called Square Trade a second time. I had to go through all the same questions and another 20 minute process. The only difference this time the agent offered the email address for me to send receipt in. The agent told me to wait 30 minutes for everything to load and then call back. I sent the receipt like I was supposed. I waited the 30 minutes. I waited and then called back. I gave all my information like I was supposed to. They started once again asking the same questions. Ok now I have had just about enough of this process. I asked to speak with a supervisor. I explained to him how long this process has been taking. He stated well I don't see your receipt that is why this taking so long. I said I sent that 45 minutes ago. I was very upset now. He said let me look for it. After sitting on phone for what it seemed 15 minutes he came back and said I found it. I said now can we get someone to fix my washer. I explained to him I already know what is wrong with the washer it is the springs worn out. He said well they will look at it and determine that. He scheduled me an appointment for Thursday between 12 and 5pm. The appliance repair man showed up was there for about 15 minutes. He pushed on the wash tub and said yep it's the springs. He did not have any on the truck. He said square trade will send the parts call and set up an appointment when they come in. It is now friday a week from my original call and I get an email from spuare trade stating they need to go over what the appliance repair man's note and will get back to us within few days. So looks like I get to be without a washing machine for another week because square trade needs time to think about it.

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Thumbnail of user tedl73
Florida
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July 19th, 2024
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They finally offered a substandard TV, then they got up to Sony, made believe it was shipped, it wasn't and lastly sent a nice Sony. Took a month and I bot a warranty on the new TV, directly from Sony, Ted

No resolution to TV problem, circles...
October 31st, 2023
• Previous review

Have a Square Trade/Allstate warranty on my Sony TV bot thru ABT Electronics. Have done everything Allstate asked: called, sent photos, called again, sent more photos, called again and no resolution to problem, must be a scam company?

Tip for consumers:
Lost cause, run around., Similar to home warranty companies, scam.

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Thumbnail of user ifixit68
Indiana
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May 23rd, 2024

I bought a 3 piece sectional sofa from big lots and also the protection plan for 3 pieces shortly after my cushions started splitting I called square trade and have gotten put off and runaround for 10 months.nothing but stall tactics

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Thumbnail of user beatricem182
Michigan
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July 2nd, 2024

Purchase VIZIO TV from Walmart along with insurance thru Square Trade for 3 yr. On Feb 24,2023. On May 18,2023 the TV BLACKOUT and would not turn back on call talk to a Jeff at Walmart and was told since within the first year had to talk to manufacturer which they walk me thru the process to get the TV working. On June 24; 2024 called Allstate Square Trade due to Tv screen bottom half is all black. Received email the next day for pictures which I sent. The next day after was told need additional pictures of bottom right side of Tv. A day later the claim was denied saying I damage the Tv panel. The Tv was not damaged it hasn't been moved from the spot I first set it up. I told they the color lines on the screen started first from the very top of the tv and not from the side. They only offered to return the cost of the warranty. I ask them if I can take the TV to a local repair shop thru them but was told to verify the tv has not been damaged but was told it would be at my expense and couldn't say they would change their mind.PLEASE BEWARE THEY MAY CHARGE A SMALL PRICE AT PURCHASE BUT WILL FIND ANY EXCUSE NOT TO PAY WHEN THERE IS A PROBLEM.

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Thumbnail of user deborahq688
Nevada
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May 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

I feel sure if truth be known there are others that have been disappointed by Square Trade. Be sure you know all the details about coverage before purchasing. They would get 5 stars for being able to weasel their way out of covering a 248$ TV. UGH! Never Again!

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Thumbnail of user michaeld7463
GB
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May 17th, 2024

Avoid trade square insurance
Are you looking for a headache-inducing, frustration-filled experience? Look no further than Square Trade Insurance. After my phone was stolen, I filed a claim with Square Trade on March 22nd. Fast forward to May 11th, and I'm still without a resolution. Two months without a phone in today's society is unthinkable, yet Square Trade has made it a reality.

Despite numerous attempts to follow up on my claim, I've been met with nothing but radio silence. Last week, I reached my breaking point and had to purchase another phone out of pocket because Square Trade's lack of action left me stranded and disconnected.

To add insult to injury, I lodged a complaint with Square Trade two weeks ago, and surprise, surprise – not a single call back to discuss it.

Save yourself the headache and avoid Square Trade Insurance like the plague. With their abysmal customer service and inability to provide timely resolutions, they're more of a liability than an insurance provider.

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Thumbnail of user glennp511
Florida
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April 15th, 2024
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Bought a four year extended warranty from them on a tv purchased from Walmart. They have given runaround twice and this morning was chatting with someone and was told they could not do anything for me, try a different way! What way?

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Thumbnail of user lucias87
Washington
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April 4th, 2024

This is one of the worst companies I have ever had to deal with in my 46 years of life. They don't care about their customer at all or provide a solution that's works for their customer only themselves. I wish there was an alternative to working with these people via Costco, Walmart and ATT. I really hate their service

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Full refund but product is now doubled the price in the market. I wanted them to send me a replacement

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Thumbnail of user angcampbell0512
New York
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March 19th, 2024

They area the worst a bunch of thieves 5 year warranty still they refuse to change my weak chair legs and Wayfair is no help either. I have children and i am pregnant i guess we are supposed to fall and get hurt over $1200 for these chairs worst purchase ever

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Thumbnail of user karlabp25
Florida
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March 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

The worst experience. They just ask a lot of questions and confuse people. And they give excuses not to pay. In the end you have nothing covered. According to your system, it is not covered. And you call and no one helps you.

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the worst experience. They just ask a lot of questions and confuse people. and they give excuses not to pay. In the end you have nothing covered. According to your system, it is not covered. and you call and no one helps you.

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Thumbnail of user tabbytrue2
Virginia
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March 21st, 2024

My laptop was not working. I told them honestly it had not gone through any accident. They came back saying it was moisture damage (which I knew was incorrect)from looking at a few photos. They refused to have me send the laptop for them to look at. Stating it was already decided. They are the worst insurance. Never would recommend. 1 star is too good for them

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Thumbnail of user rickp604
Kentucky
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February 26th, 2024

Initially I wrote a negative review on SquareTrade. But after a phone call from a Costco manager to SauareTrade they reversed their decision to not cover my TV and made good on the extended warranty. At first they offered a replacement TV worth less than half of what my TV cost but after talking with them and rejecting these TV's they came through with an identical TV. It shipped within a few weeks right to my front door. It did take some back and forth with them on the phone and emails but it paid off in the end.

Thumbnail of user kristikat.kk
Florida
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November 30th, 2023

I have purchased so many of these phones over the past 8 years. I always purchase them with a warranty. I have an autistic son who sometimes breaks phones or they are damaged somehow. He Is incapable of understanding anything above a 3 yr old level. I've always appreciated buying these phones with the warranty because it makes it very convenient for me. It is very frustrating when he breaks the phone. I always pay for a warranty and I have spent so much money on these. Now, when he breaks his phone I'm required to do all of the things listed in this email. It's ridiculous.

Tip for consumers:
Once you submit a certain amount of claims, it becomes increasingly difficult to get them fulfilled. This is regardless of the amount you have been paying for the warranty.

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Blu View 2 Tracfone

Thumbnail of user jeanetted202
Virginia
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September 17th, 2023

I bought a TV and good Faith. Knowing that at the time, square trade was a good and fair company about fixing any issues that you may have with electronics TV's that sort of thing, but then when my TV had an issue with having lines and all of these different colors all over the place they informed in for me. Oh, well, we no longer cover that. But that's not a me problem I feel like this company just scams people out of money to buy their warranties and don't disclose every bit of the information of what is and is not covered. I highly suggest if you have a warranty with them, I suggest you call them and get your money back because it's ridiculous. You can cancel your warranty anytime you want with them and they will, give you your money back. I highly suggest you do that because they're complete idiots over there. Not a, one of them will do anything to help you.

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Thumbnail of user leahm256
Wisconsin
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September 23rd, 2021
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I received a call from someone high up in Allstate - the company that owns SquareTrade - and the rep apologized for my experience and got me a refund for the whole $500. She obviously read the post here. So thank you SiteJabber, without your service I never would have gotten my money back. Still doesn't say a lot for Square Trade, but hey. Here it is.

Square Trade protection plans are a complete waste of money
April 22nd, 2021
Verified purchase
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I bought an HP laptop through Walmart, and got a 2 year Square Trade protection plan. The laptop screen goes black periodically, and then just stays that way. I sent it to HP three times to fix under warranty, and each time it works for awhile then quits again. I called Square Trade, they had me send it in and fixed it - it ran for 2 hours then quit. Overall, this laptop has been at a repair shop more than I've had it. I expected Square Trade to protect my investment, but they didn't. Save your money.

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The Square Trade 2 year protection plan for electronics

Thumbnail of user nickb944
GB
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June 14th, 2022

I wish I never got a insurance policy with you guys. They are literally the worst, no face to face contact no nothing just a phone and a website that crashes all the f*cking. I have had insurance for nearly a year. Tried claim my first ever I phone been waiting almost a month because website keeps crashing and can't verify who I am, seriously don't waste you money with these lot!

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Do not use this site. You will take a massive L

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I phone 12

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Thumbnail of user barbaraf2064
Colorado
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March 14th, 2024

Bought a refurbished ebay computer from TechLeaf. Crashes all the time. Outside 30 day return window so tech leaf and ebay won't help. Must use the HORRIBLE Allstate Square Trade warranty. First they had me backup all of my files and insisted they would walk me thru fixing it. It would not even properly run the diagnostics. He put me on hold for 25 minutes and the call was disconnected. He did call back and only offered a portion of the amount I paid for it. I yelled. HE "made an exception" and only then did he continue to submit the claim for full amount. As an american, i resent this crap to have to deal with crap asian companies whose favorite thing to do is waste my time. Allstate should be boycotted for wasting my time and i will NEVER buy a TechLeaf computer ever again. I could not even leave them a bad review. Don't buy ebay refurbished. IT SUCKS.

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