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Retail and online shopping

Refunds, faulty goods, warranties, orders and misleading descriptions.

Complaints covered

  • Refund remains outstanding
  • Product is defective
  • Order differs from description

Evidence to prepare

  • Invoice and payment proof
  • Photographs
  • Return and correspondence history

Escalation route

Consumer Goods and Services Ombud

First give the organisation or public body a reasonable opportunity to respond and retain every reference number.

Your public summary must not contain identity numbers, banking information, medical records or private contact details.

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