E Commerce Complaints
Electronic Commerce or E-Commerce refers to the buying and selling of products or services on online portals through the Internet. E-Commerce sales have skyrocketed in the last decade as it is considered to be the best, most effective way for buying and selling online.
Online shopping sites such as Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal, Myntra, Ebay are common examples. It is also customer friendly as the consumer can sit at home and browse through various products and purchase the product which he likes.
E-commerce Complaints / Scams / online Frauds
So far more than 1 lac e-commerce websites have already been registered in India. However, not all that glitters is gold. It is shocking to note that more than 20% of the total E-commerce sites are fraud / fake as they try to lure money from consumers by offering them whooping discounts.
It is important to be aware of these websites. E-Commerce frauds / scams are quite prevalent in almost all the cities in India like New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore etc. The most common types of E-commerce frauds include Gift Card Fraud, asking for Card details, product not delivered, offering jobs abroad, fake products etc.
Most of these fake E-commerce sites will offer insane discounts such as 80% or even 90% which then catches the eye of the consumer. Many fraud E-commerce sites also claim that you have won a gift card and on purchasing something from their website you will get Car or a huge TV in return.
It is important to be aware of these fraudulent websites and not be lured away by their trap. It is equally important to first read the review of the E-Commerce website that you are willing to purchase from. Also, no trustworthy E-commerce website will ever call you to ask for Card details, because if they do, it is likely a fraud.
Thereby one should be careful of all these scams and should purchase only from the well known sites. But recently a lot of people started having bad experiences with these famous e-commerce companies as well.
Types of E-commerce Complaints or Online Scams
The most popular or widely seen e-commerce complaints are:
- Missing product in the order
- Receiving damaged product in the order
- Receiving low-quality product or cheap imitation
- Receiving Fake counterfeit product
- Getting no refund / replacement from company- Getting no customer support
- No delivery of product or service
However, what should be done if somehow even these well known online shopping websites have made a mistake and are unwilling to refund or replace the product?
How to resolve E-commerce Complaints?
1. Contact Company Support:
First and foremost you should try to raise the complaint at their portal itself as they value the customer's feedback so they would be willing to help them resolve the complaint.
Various E-commerce websites have a 24*7 helpline portal especially for consumers. The customer care number of some leading E-commerce websites in India are:
Amazon Customer Care No. - 1800 3000 9009
Flipkart Customer Care No. - 1800 208 9898
Myntra Customer Care No. - 080 6156 1999
Jabong Customer Care No. - 0124 612 8000Snapdeal Customer Care No. - 092126 92126
Shopclues Customer Care No. - 0124 441 4888
Paytm Customer Care No. - 0120-4456-456
2. Contact through Social Media:
Secondly, you should try reaching out to companies through Social Media. It does not matter whether you are in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore or Patna, Social media is one of the most important feedback channels for people and the brands usually have teams to monitor the complaints.
3. Send Legal Notice:
Thirdly, consumers can take legal action against companies and can send legal notices to ecommerce companies. Check below to know how to send a legal notice to the company?
Step 1: Firstly, get a legal notice drafted by a lawyer.
Step 2: Check it properly and make sure it is signed by a lawyer.
Step 3: Keep a copy of it for future purposes.
Step 4: Send the legal notice to the e-commerce company by registered post.
Step 5: Keep the slip or delivery report for evidence.
4. File consumer forum case:
You should approach the consumer forum if you do not get any resolution from the company. Consumer forum / consumer court deals with consumer complaints and helps in getting justice if your rights as a consumer have been violated.
E-commerce fraud is the most complained about category at Voxya as it accounts for more than 33% of the total complaints received at our platform. In this article, you saw all the possible ways to resolve eCommerce complaints but if you can’t manage to do these things on your own, then Voxya is there for you! Voxya has helped thousands of people to get their ecommerce complaints resolved. So, If you are looking for quick help then File a Complaint at Voxya.
Most Common Issue Reported for E Commerce Complaints
Complaints
Priyotama on Sep 7, 2024
Lenskart – Refund not received Closed
I had asked for refund and they are saying, I had selected exchange option. I remember clearly, when they called for return pickup last time, I made sure it's for refund and not exchange and now they r saying it's e...
Jeethu John on Sep 2, 2024
Flipkart India Private Limited – Unprofessional Ater Sales service Closed
I decided to buy this product based on the high reviews and moderate pricing when compared to other established players in the market. My Proven water purifier arrived on time and I connected with the company provid...
Shaik Mohammed Basha on Aug 29, 2024
Shadowfax technology pvt ltd – want my refundClosed
Hello, Today one order got delivered, but I didn't order anything in that website. I think it was my Flipkart order which was ordered by me * days ago. But when I opened it. The order was wrong & came from another w...
Mamta garg on Aug 25, 2024
Yum brands – FraudClosed
They contacted me on telegram and give me free trial afterward they ask *****k for start then I complete the task then again ask for ***** i started working in between they again asking for money sometimes **k somet...
Sudeepa on Aug 24, 2024
Meesho – I didn t get the exchange product but on app it s updated to delivered statusClosed
I ordered a shorts set of * , then after delivery it didn't quite fit so I requested for exchange of bigger size. Then on the exchange delivery date I was out of town so when the delivery agent called me I told him...
Aboli Deshmukh on Aug 21, 2024
Zouk bags – received wrong productClosed
My order id is #******. I received the order on **th August **** with a wrong item. I have ordered Mughal Motif Statement Office Bag but received a bag with some other design. I have been trying to get in contact wi...
Nikita kumari on Aug 20, 2024
Nykaa beauty – Nykaa not refunding my moneyClosed
Nykaa send me defective piece i complain mt return got approved by return never got pickup .. i complain several time regarding this bt they keep asking **hrs window timeframe ..after not getting pickup for **days I...
Vyshak Suresh on Aug 15, 2024
Vikinterio Furniture – Product not deliveredClosed
I was looking for a portable dining table and that lead me to this website. Upon contacting the number through WhatsApp, the owner, Vikram Saini, sent me photos of the different models and finished products which lo...
Manisha on Aug 15, 2024
My bags closet lawrence road amritsar – Package not deliveredClosed
I ordered a handbag from this shop Paid online on number ********** I recieved a defective product different fron the image that the owner sent me. On raising the issue he asked me to deliver it to an address wh...
Rajneesh on Aug 13, 2024
Boat lifestyle com – Warrenty essue Closed
बोट का ब्लूटूथ एयरफोन लिया था अमेजोन से * महिने के भीतर ही खराब हो गया मैं दावा किया वही उत्पाद को रिपेयर कर के पुनः हमे भेजा गया जिसके * दीन बाद पुनः खराब हो गया फिर से मैं दावा किया ** दीन के बाद हमे बैटरी में समा...
Padma on Aug 12, 2024
Royaloak – Package not deliveredClosed
Have booked bed with Royaloak online on ** july. Estimate delivery date was **th august and installation date was **th aug. But have not received any response or update on the product status. When called local coimb...
Shilpa on Aug 9, 2024
Pepperfry – Pepperfry has sent defective and damaged items and is refusing to pick upClosed
I purchased two single beds, one bedside table and one sleepycat mattress from Pepperfry via order ID - *********. Problems with the beds were as follows: The site shows the breadth of the bed as ** inches, it...
Shairy Chowdhury on Aug 8, 2024
Flipkart – No refund or replacement providedClosed
I ordered Ant Esports KM**** LED keyboard and mouse, it was a combo product on **th of July and paid full amount of ₹***. It was delivered on **rd of July. Order id OD******************. I opened the box and found o...
Shairy Chowdhury on Aug 8, 2024
Flipkart – neither refund nor replacement was givenClosed
I ordered Ant Esports KM**** LED keyboard and mouse, it was a combo product on **th of July and paid full amount of
Somesh Mehta on Aug 7, 2024
Lenskart – Rayban Sunglass broken at the Lenskart ShopClosed
Lenskart shop at Unit No***, first floor, Brigade Orion Uptown Mall Huskur Village, Bidaarahalli, Hobli, East, Taluk, Bengaluru, Karnataka ******, while adjusting my Rayban glass has broken one of glass. And they ar...
Jeevitha on Aug 7, 2024
Vintage closet of kamali – Damaged product Closed
I have ordered a dress from this page called vintage closet of kamali.. from the beginning these guys were not friendly they were lazy in replying... I had a confusion in size, I ordered from their website and asked...
on Aug 1, 2024
Jio mart – Item not installed Closed
We ordered LED on ** July **** which is not yet installed so I want to return it but company is not giving me return by saying that it was to be returned within ** hours of order. Almost *-* times I asked company to...
Vikram Batta on Aug 1, 2024
vlebazaar – Refund not provided for cancelled orderClosed
I placed an order for the Epson EcoTank L**** printer at VLEBAZAAR.in on **/Jul/****, vide order no.*******. However, even after waiting for *-days, the product was not dispatched and I decided to cancel the order, ...
YOGENDRA on Jul 31, 2024
Shopsy by flipkart – delay in delivery Closed
OD****************** Flipkart delay in Delivery delivery agent not deliver my saman to home not response Flipkart
Rohan Bhasin on Jul 23, 2024
Vle Bazaar – Package not deliveredClosed
I ordered SONY NW-WS*** WATERPROOF AND DUSTPROOF WALKMAN from VLE Bazaar on **th July **** and paid ₹**** online. Order no #*******. The order has not been dispatched despite assurances from customer care. I hav...
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