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Retail Purchase Rebates Go Unfulfilled Despite Qualifying Purchases

Consumers who purchase qualifying products to receive advertised rebates find them unfulfilled months later despite meeting all requirements. Retailer staff make verbal assurances but no action follows. The rebate redemption process lacks transparency and accountability, converting an advertised discount into an empty promise.

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