Shopify offers no direct phone line to resolve billing losses
A merchant reports losing $320 with no way to reach Shopify support directly by phone, having to rely on indirect channels to resolve the issue. The complaint lacks detail on what caused the loss but highlights frustration with the escalation path.
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