Unfortunately, that isn’t how it works. It is an application fee and they had to review more extensive paperwork than needed for the METV. After doing that review, they determined you don’t meet the DTV requirements and gave the METV. However, they still had to review for DTV. Your argument that they are trying to steal money is ridiculous and not based on any facts. It is an attempt to blame someone other than yourself for the rejection, when 95% of applicants are successful.

Anonymous participant literally most people on here got the visa they wanted. Instead of realizing your application was weak, again, you want to say they are specifically going after you for your money.

Other option is to just reject the DTV, give no other visa, and keep the fee. You are not paying for a service, but it is an application fee.