How to recover money after canceling a subscription, including partial-month refunds, post-cancellation charges, and trial-to-paid conversions. This guide applies specifically to BET+ ($9.99/mo) subscribers in Virginia, citing applicable state and federal law.
Virginia's Automatic Renewal Law (Va. Code § 59.1-207.45) gives you specific protections when dealing with BET+ subscriptions:
Penalties: Violations are consumer protection violations under VCDPA
Applied to BET+ (Website or app) in Virginia
Request a refund within 24–72 hours
Contact the company immediately by phone or email. State: 'I canceled on [date] and was charged [amount]. I am requesting a full refund under your refund policy.' Many companies have a grace period.
Virginia note: Va. Code § 59.1-207.45 requires BET+ to provide an easy cancellation mechanism.
Cite ROSCA if the trial auto-converted
The Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (15 USC § 8403) requires clear disclosure before a trial converts. If terms weren't clearly disclosed, the charge is legally questionable.
Escalate to a supervisor
If the first agent denies your refund, ask for a supervisor. Supervisors have more discretion. Be polite but firm — state you are prepared to file a chargeback.
File a chargeback if denied
Call your credit card issuer. Say: 'I want to dispute a charge from [company]. I canceled the service and they continued to charge me / the trial terms were not clearly disclosed.' Provide your cancellation documentation.
File an FTC complaint
Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov and report the company. The FTC uses these complaints to prioritize enforcement. Companies with many complaints face investigation.
Method: Website or app · Difficulty: easy
BET+-specific tips
No refunds.
Under Va. Code § 59.1-207.45, you may be entitled to a full refund if BET+ didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.
These apply to BET+ in every state, including Virginia:
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