Phone is locked

I recently had to replace my phone because it had some damage.  I replaced the phone and got everything re-installed on my new phone however AVG locked my device.  When I put in the pin I use for everything I get a message it is wrong.  I go to reset the pin but it won't allow me.  Online I tried to unlock it but it says the phone is not connected which is false.  I try to reset my pin but it won't let me.  I can't reset the phone either as I need more than a minute from turning the device on to do so.  I am lost right now and every time I have contacted someone I am told I am not reaching the right people and they can't help me.  No one is helping me and I need help.  right now my $300 phone is now a $300 paper weight.

Hello Joseph,

I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Have you paid for the AVG Antivirus Android subscription?

Thank you for the information. We apologize once again for the inconvenience.
I see that you have contacted our technical chat support and informed that you have done the reset of your mobile phone.
I have escalated the mobile case that you submitted previously and they have responded to your recent email.
I kindly request you to communicate through the email that you received from mobile team for getting further assistance.

Hello Joseph,

I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Have you paid for the AVG Antivirus Android subscription?

Yes I have paid for the subscription.  Wate of money obviously because you can't unlock your device when it is locked.  I am livid right now at AVG because contacting them does nothing.