Retailers' Vendor-Fulfilled Returns Go Untracked, Leaving Customers Unrefunded
When a retailer routes a product return through a third-party vendor for processing, customers report the vendor claiming the item was never received even after drop-off, leaving no independent proof of delivery to resolve the dispute. This reverse-logistics tracking gap leaves the customer without their refund or replacement.
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