Shopify fails to protect sellers from fraudulent chargebacks
Shopify consistently sides with buyers in chargeback disputes even when sellers provide delivery proof and customer acknowledgment. Sellers lose product, shipping costs, and time with no recourse, highlighting a gap in seller protection tools.
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