Before You Start
- Find manager contact info on LinkedIn, company website, or ask customer service
- CC your original customer service contact to show escalation
- Attach copies of previous correspondence
- Mention regulatory agencies to signal you're serious
Template
Subject: ESCALATION - Unresolved Billing Dispute - Account [ACCOUNT NUMBER]
Dear [MANAGER NAME AND TITLE],
I am writing to escalate a billing dispute that your customer service team has been unable or unwilling to resolve.
ACCOUNT DETAILS:
- Account Holder: [YOUR FULL NAME]
- Account Number: [ACCOUNT NUMBER]
- Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
- Phone: [YOUR PHONE]
DISPUTE SUMMARY:
Total Amount Disputed: $[TOTAL AMOUNT]
Dispute Period: [DATE RANGE]
PREVIOUS CONTACT ATTEMPTS:
1. [DATE] - [CONTACT METHOD] - [RESPONSE/OUTCOME]
2. [DATE] - [CONTACT METHOD] - [RESPONSE/OUTCOME]
ISSUE DESCRIPTION:
[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BILLING ISSUE]
Despite multiple attempts to resolve this matter through your customer service channels, I have received no satisfactory resolution. [DESCRIBE WHY PREVIOUS RESPONSES WERE INADEQUATE]
I am requesting:
1. A full refund of $[TOTAL] within 14 days
2. Written confirmation that my account is closed
3. Assurance that no further charges will be made
If this matter is not resolved within 14 days, I will:
- File complaints with the FTC and my state Attorney General
- File a dispute with my bank/credit card company
- Share my documented experience on consumer review platforms
I am prepared to resolve this matter amicably but will pursue all available remedies if necessary.
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR EMAIL]
[YOUR PHONE]
Attachments:
- Previous correspondence with customer service
- Bank statements showing disputed charges
Next Steps
- Wait 14 days for a response
- If no resolution, send a formal demand letter via certified mail
- Consider filing a BBB complaint simultaneously
Tips for Success
- Find the right person. District managers have authority to issue refunds that front-line staff don't.
- Document your escalation. This shows you gave them every chance to resolve it.
- Be firm but professional. Threats should be specific and credible, not emotional.