[Resolved]  Oyo Rooms — Refund not initiated - Hotel fraud

I made a booking at Townhouse 631, RK Ashram on 25th March around 5:40 pm (Booking Id: DCFF1644) through the OYO app. I prepaid the amount and it immediately got deducted from my bank account (attached screenshot below). We reached the destination around 6:30 p.m. and asked the hotel 'Hari piorko'(hotel name mentioned on oyo app and in the images) staff about the booking to which they said they have no contract with Oyo. We were shocked because the oyo page for the hotel we reached mentioned the same address and even the images were of this hotel, which we then understood was a fraud. Townhouse 631 has uploaded wrong details of some other better hotel to lure customers. But still we somehow reached the right hotel (which is completely different from the one mentioned and shown on oyo app) and they denied us check in saying they haven't received any booking. We stayed there for about an hour, trying to call oyo customer support. Everytime, the oyo executive answered, they would say they are connecting us with the right authorities and then would make us wait for 10-15 minutes before hanging up. This happened about 7 times. One executive even said that it's our fault that we did the booking via the official app and not through their customer support staff, which is INSANE. Then we left from there. We kept trying to reach Oyo support and explained them our problem and requested for refund. This is such a scam. One, the hotel was a fraud, two, OYO customer service and support is a sham as well. They do not care about their customer's experience. And three, it is OYO's fault as well that they uploaded hotel's name, address and pictures without verifying. OYO is a third party, we agree but at the same time, if customers use Oyo because of this brand's name, it is their responsibility to uphold its integrity. Highly disappointed!! Never had a worse experience with any other app like this so far! I just need OYO to refund my money spent i.e. 979 INR at the very EARLIEST!!! And I want this refund back into my bank account and no other scam of oyo wallet or oyo money.
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Mar 31, 2022
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I recieved calls as well as email from the company. However, the calls got disconnected within 3 seconds, so I wouldn't consider that helpful. Recieved email from [email protected] but those seemed to be automated. I then called on OYO customer support and provided this escalation ticket ID and asked them to forward the call to help desk and got the issue resolved from there. I wouldn't suggest being too dependent on call or email from them. Go ahead and call the support team yourself
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Verified Support
Mar 29, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response
Hi Kajal, this is certainly not the experience we want you to have with us. We have raised your concern to our team and they will connect with you at the earliest to assist you further. ~Team OYO
Verified Support
Mar 29, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response
Hi,

We tried contacting you but the attempt was unsuccessful. Please share an alternate number to get in touch with you at the earliest.

Thanks & Regards
TEAM OYO
Verified Support
Mar 30, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response
Hi, we tried to contact you on your registered contact number but unfortunately, the number is not contactable. Please let us know a feasible time and an alternate number to contact you.

~Team OYO
Mar 30, 2022
Updated by Yadavkajal
I have received 3 calls from OYO but both of them got disconnected within 2 rings. And when I tried to call back, it didn't go through. Please share with me a number or email that I can connect with OYO team on.
Mar 31, 2022
Updated by Yadavkajal
Spoke with a guest experience manager today. They have initiated the refund, noting it would be received within 7-14 days.
Thank you so much for your support! Really appreciate it!
Verified Support
Mar 31, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response
We're happy we could help. ~Team OYO
Verified Support
Apr 04, 2022
OYO Rooms Customer Care's response
Hi, we wish to inform you that we have successfully refunded your amount on 18/03/2022. Request you to check with your bank for better clarity. For any other assistance feel free to contact us. ~Team OYO
May 06, 2022
Updated by Yadavkajal
I have not received any refund yet and no communication after my bank details were taken. Also, if I made the booking on 25th March, how could I have received the refund on 18th March? Please refund my amount positively within next one week.
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I have booked the hotel and i prepaid INR 799 on 18th March but today is April 3 still my money haven't received from the Oyo but it says already transferred to your account and it's a very bad experience, can you refund my amount at the earliest.
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