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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 josephm3612
Virginia
1 review
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December 26th, 2022

After approved claim, sending my device to them, replacement device still not even scheduled for shipment from them. Calling gets nothing done but foreign broken English runaround.
Another few days, I'll be opening BBB case against them

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Thumbnail of user jasong878
Alabama
1 review
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April 7th, 2021

I purchased a TV from Costco and purchased an extended warranty through square trade. The TV went out so we filed a claim. After 2-phone calls and 2-emails we already knew they were set up to rip people off. We have now submitted phots multiple times. Every single time they ask for more photos. The whole plan is hoping you will get frustrated and give up. I am going to try and find an attorney and see if I can get someone to file a class action law suit against them.

Thumbnail of user melvinc153
Alabama
1 review
3 helpful votes
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November 12th, 2022

I purchased a protection plan from home online.At the end of the purchase they said I would receive an email shortly. Checked my email a day or so later still no email. My purchase was made on the 11/02/22.I also checked my account the funds was taken 11/04/22 but no service was given. Called customer service and did everything they asked me to do and send. Still no service or refund

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Thumbnail of user cameronb281
Washington
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2 helpful votes
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July 18th, 2022

Super anoying because most of your "plans/Items cover have a generic, "electronics, or sound/audio. You can only see the item if you make a claim and provide retailer, date, model, number, I had a sound board stop and had like 5 "audio visual items. Had to search every possible store i could have bout it from. This sucks

Tip for consumers:
That they can not record or name the items you pay to be covered

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Vizio Sound Bar

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Thumbnail of user johnjp
Pennsylvania
1 review
8 helpful votes
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November 13th, 2021

Laser printer warranty for 3 years was $60. Two and a half years into the warranty, my printer developed a problem, I contacted Square Trade about a possible repair. Square Trade did every sneaky way possible to just get rid of me like your connection timed out, please try again later. I have been using computers for decades but they treat customers like me as morons. Square Trade is NOT an honorable company, do yourself a favor and ignore them and their scam warranties!

Thumbnail of user davidr5939
California
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April 23rd, 2023

I recently tried to file a claim and it was denied. The warranty covers mechanical failures.My phone is waterproof and the mechanical seal failed and water got in a manufacturer defect which should be covered. They are selling something they misrepresent.

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Thumbnail of user harlanc30
Oklahoma
1 review
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October 18th, 2022

The only reason I gave them a 1 star rating is because there was not a half star. I tried to file a claim but had issues with the site got on chat and the rep stopped typing to me for over 15 minutes and I dropped the chat.

Tip for consumers:
Not to pay for additional warranty from this company.

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Thumbnail of user tracybarbare
South Carolina
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August 10th, 2023

The absolute worst experience we have EVER had and still dealing with. They are a SCAM! You spend hours, days then weeks talking to different people that know nothing about a claim you put in weeks ago.

Thumbnail of user elliotd41
Washington
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August 30th, 2022

SquareTrade insurance is a scam. Purchased at target have my box and recipe return within 30 days. Full refund target. Yay. Be warned.

Better idea metropcs is way better get the insurance there and the phone.

Tip for consumers:
Insurance for square trade is a scam.

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Motorola stylus 2022

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Thumbnail of user patmanm
Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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January 11th, 2022

I got some joycon controllers that started premature battery problems. I was able to file a claim and finish it in a day. Then the check to cover most of its price came in just a couple days without me having to send the controllers. I will use them again.

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Thumbnail of user stlpissedoff
Missouri
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July 9th, 2023

I foolishly paid $60.00 to insure my phone with a 2-year SquareTrade warranty. I knew that the warranty would not cover theft or physical damage, but rather would cover internal failures. So I filed a claim when the phone's display went haywire and my phone began incessantly flashing white. And, of course, this was deemed to be outside the warranty.

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SquareTrade 2-year warranty (Cell Phone $300-500)

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Thumbnail of user michaele1838
Florida
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July 19th, 2022
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Purchased commercial ice maker along with Squaretrade warranty, a year later ice maker quit, SquareTrade said claim approved for repair. Once repaired claim was denied. Due to the word commercial.
Rip off, scam warranty not worth the paper it's written on... filing complaint with BBB.
Do not buy this product!

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy SquareTrade

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SquareTrade warranty for ice maker

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Thumbnail of user williamb3896
Nebraska
1 review
5 helpful votes
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February 12th, 2022

I tried for months to file a valid phone repair claim. Tried via chat, via email. Provided all the receipts. Then they told me I had to call a number, after I provided everything they wanted via email. Their game is to just delay, delay, delay. They have no intention of ever paying claims. If I could give zero stars, I would. What a waste of money.

Tip for consumers:
Never sign up for squaretrade or Allstate protection plans. They never actually pay claims.

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Just paid for new phone, since broken one was useless.

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Thumbnail of user mdhowell01
District of Columbia
1 review
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April 15th, 2023

I bought a palm through Walmart that clearly said it covers accidents when I went to file the claim they said it only covered mechanical issues. Online there is no option for a mechanical only plan m, thr first thing it says is accidents.not even a option to purchase mechanical only plan now my iPad is broke and they refuse to fix it money wasted!

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Thumbnail of user arnelm35
Florida
1 review
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July 25th, 2022

Claim was approved July 3,2022 and still unpaid as of July 25,2022. Company keeps on promising that re-imbursement (gift card) would be sent via email within one business day, but 3 weeks now into it, there is still no payment. Contacted company agents several times via email, chat, and phone calls and received same answers/script: Re-imbursement will be sent within one business day. I do not recommend subscribing to this insurance (mine was purchased in Walmart).

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Hover1 Skateboard

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Thumbnail of user stevea1478
Utah
1 review
2 helpful votes
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January 4th, 2022

I signed up in 2019 because of the hype, better than all, no deductible easier, etc. Now its 2022 and ive been paying $24,99 per month and my son cracked his screen, after being on the computer for 3 or ore hours, I see they denied my claim, I didn't have receipt because I bought online, the deductible is $149, and the same plan is now $19.99. When I told them I was canceling, they didn't even care. Dont buy, waste of time and $$

Tip for consumers:
dont buy

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Thumbnail of user arthurp193
Florida
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September 22nd, 2021

I attempted to file my first claim ever with Square Trade. My Kenmore vacuum handle no longer was remaining upright - a plastic clip broke.
The only option provided by Four Square was to package and mail the unit to their repair facility. They did agree to have the repair made but obviously, the hassle and cost of returning it was not worth it. I guess the more difficult they make it, the fewer claims they will have to honor. Keep in mind that if you purchase Four Square protection, more than likely you will be required to send the item to them at your expense to be repaired.

Thumbnail of user almiralagyop2000
Australia
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April 18th, 2023

Double billed me, and then proceeded to keep billing me even after cancellation. Tried to get answers, but was told it was possible that someone had my card information, so if that's the case, they would only use my card to have an install plan? SquareTrade has no way to look into what plans are connected to my bank account due to privacy reasons, but that is my bank account? Are they implying JB Hi-Fi used my details since they're the only ones thay have the information aside from them. Felt no reassurance from them whatsoever, and was in contact with them for 2 months, where I had to keep on contacting themselves even though they kept saying the would.

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Phone insurance plan

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Thumbnail of user annacaltea
GB
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February 7th, 2024

One month that I m waiting for them to process a lost phone in Marrakech! I paid 2 years insurance and now I had to buy another phone! Them with the three company are a scam!

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Thumbnail of user kimj690
Mississippi
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February 5th, 2023

I submitted my receipts for a refrigerator repair multiple times. Each time I receive a response saying either I need to submit a receipt (even though they were submitted several times) or that the receipt was blurry. I've received multiple emails stating that I need to call customer service. When I do, they say they can do nothing because I have not submitted the receipts for repair. After 7 months, I finally requested assistance from the state insurance commissioner. Shame on you, Allstate, I expect better service from a major insurance company!

Tip for consumers:
Shop for a plan with a better track record for paying claims.

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Major appliance protection plan (extended warranty)

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Thumbnail of user geraldr255
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 17th, 2022

My Samsung tv will not work and they say its super charge. They keep asking for a video I send one, its not long enough, send another one its not good enough, send another one wrong type., Going on two days. Best not buy a Samsung tv from Sam's, do not buy square trade warranty, all there going to do is play games to get out of fixing your product.

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Thumbnail of user elenac156
Illinois
1 review
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June 14th, 2021
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I had a terrible experience with this insurance company. Very simple problem as a broken screen they can't resolve. They gave a shops which can fix my phone 3 times. First one when I call the wireless said that this number doesn't exist. Another shop said that they don't work with Samsung galaxy 20 more than 1 year. The third said that he can't fix my phone. So this insurance company not in touch with shops at all. All this experience I have to leve with newborn baby. When I don't have time to stay on the line all day long.

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Thumbnail of user markc2741
Washington
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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September 9th, 2021
Verified purchase

I bought a leather like sectional from Wayfair after a year one of the cushions began to have crack well I took picture of the spot. Now on a vinyl couch the on, y damages possible is cracking or stain. At first they ignored my claim so I called them they sent a stain removal kit which I sent back because it had leaked and the box as wet when UPS brought it to me. Once I called and resent my pictures of my sectional they immediately refuse to Help me saying cracks are no covered under my warranty. My warranty is specific damages are covered regardless. The sectional seat cushions could not be replaced you would have to order a whole new sectional therefor sqauretrade refused my claim stating cracking in the upholstery was not covered no they did not want to replace my couch fortunately Wayfair is more honorable then these scam artist and replace my couch even though it been over a year of date of purchase. By the square trade customers service girl hung up on me.

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Thumbnail of user nancyh1927
Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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March 4th, 2022

I bought a phone and then an aftermarket warranty from Square trade. The phone quit working so I contacted them about warranty service. They refused to honor the warranty because I did not buy the warranty from the same place I bought the phone. Well the phone store didn't offer a warranty! I then asked for a refund of the warranty cost as they had never intended to honor it. They refused that too. Finally gave me $10 back. Just a warning to others! Buy the warranty from the vendor you buy the item from or it is no good. I suspect from other reviews that even if you do they will weasel out of paying.

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Thumbnail of user chrisb3906
South Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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October 4th, 2023

They were no help. They kept hanging up on me to avoid questions and comments. They did not honor their warranty on my tv. You work hard to get what you have and you think that the people you have your protection plan with is there for you when you need them only to find out they are just there to collect your money. This company is a joke and a scam. They told me that they do not have managers only supervisors. I find that difficult to believe. I would no recommend this company to anyone. Someone need to shut them down so they can stop ripping people off.

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