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Launched in April 2010, AliExpress (www.aliexpress.com) is a leading global e-marketplace made up of small business sellers that offer a wide variety of consumer products with good value for money. It is dedicated to bringing unique products in more than 20 major product categories to its millions of registered buyers in more than 220 countries and regions.
AliExpress is a business within Alibaba Group.
For any customer service issues, please visit http://www.aliexpress.com/help/newContactUs.htm.
The overall reputation of the company reflects significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to pervasive issues with order fulfillment, delayed deliveries, and inadequate customer service. Many customers report difficulties in receiving refunds and resolving disputes, often feeling ignored or misled by the company's support channels. Positive aspects, such as product variety and competitive pricing, are overshadowed by complaints regarding fraudulent sellers and the lack of buyer protection. This trend indicates a pressing need for the company to enhance its customer service protocols and ensure accountability among its sellers to rebuild trust with consumers.
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I have placed a number of orders with AliExpress and while I don't have any problems with them specifically, they use a last-mile shipper in the U. S called UniUni. Those people are useless. They have lost multiple orders of mine and do inane stuff like try to deliver to an office building at 8 P.M. or on a Sunday, whereupon they "lose" the package.
Don't ever buy from this site! You buy something at what you think is a good price, but once you have paid, you get an email with added duties and other fees. They will tell you it is charges charged by your countries customs. But I have bought from many online sites, like e-bay, Temu, Shein an more, and NEVER have I been charged such exorbitant fees. They charge at least 3X more than other sites, sometimes even more! And there customer service is a total waste of time! Beware!
Dear Sir/Madam,
Thank you for contacting us. We are very sorry to have caused you an unpleasant shopping experience. After checking, your parcel is still in transit. Please be patient; if you still haven't received the parcel by then, please contact us again, and we will find a solution for you, or you can choose ‘not received’ as the reason for return/refund.
Once again, we apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
I used Aliexpress for a while but when a whole bag of items was just left outside my premesis and was stolen they messed me about for almost 2 months and still ive had no refund or replacement, and absolute disgusting lies and treatment from there agents running me round in circles to no avail! NEVER SHOPPING WITH THESE COWBOYS AGAIN
Dear Customer.
Thank you for contacting us. We apologise for your unpleasant shopping experience. Our agent sent you an email, please check it out. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to us via email and we will respond as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Sincerely.
AliExpress Customer Service Team
I did not receive what I ordered. I ordered three identical gray pairs, but they sent me completely different shades. When I placed the order, I took screenshots of the confirmation that they promised to send me three gray pairs. I opened a dispute, providing all the correspondence confirming my order. It was not satisfied. The money and underwear were thrown in the trash. Verdict: aliexpress is a garbage dump that does not deserve your attention and money, with disgusting quality and service.
In another order, they sent me children's underwear for a six-year-old instead of American size M. Even though I followed the seller's size chart. My dispute for a refund was also not satisfied.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your reply.
After review and consultation, we have decided that there is no need for you to return the item. The refund request has already been submitted on your behalf and is currently being processed. The refund is expected to be credited back to your original payment account within 1–10 business days. Please kindly wait with patience.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
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My order hasn't moved since the first week of October. After 10+ attempts to open a dispute, AliExpress kept rejecting everything and told me to call a fake logistics company with no contact info and a non-working phone number. This is fraudulent and unacceptable.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We’re sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues. Please visit our Help Center where our support team will be happy to assist you further.
https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp?
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
This is one of the worst purchases I have ever made on AliExpress. The item I received looks nothing like the product description. The quality is extremely poor, the details are inaccurate, and the ring is completely misrepresented.
What makes this even worse is that the moissanite stone has no GRA number engraved on it at all. Any genuine moissanite gemstone must have a GRA certification number laser-inscribed on the stone and visible under magnification. This ring has no engraving whatsoever, which strongly suggests the stone is not authentic or that the seller is intentionally misleading customers.
I contacted customer service, and even they fully confirmed what I stated. Their response was:
"Yes, you generally should see a GRA number (or certificate number) inscribed on the stone itself, usually visible under magnification."
Despite this clear evidence, the seller kept giving excuses instead of taking responsibility. Shipping was slow, communication was terrible, and the seller's behavior was completely unprofessional.
This seller is not trustworthy, the product is misleading, and the overall experience is awful.
I strongly advise everyone to avoid this seller. Total waste of time, money, and patience.
Dear Customer.
Thank you for contacting us. We apologise for your unpleasant shopping experience. Our agent sent you an email, please check it out. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to us via email and we will respond as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Sincerely.
AliExpress Customer Service Team
AliExpress has an abysmal customer service when it comes to customers not receiving their items.
It all started when I purchased an item on November 14. The item was shipped and "delivered" by Yodel on November 21, except the courier did not deliver it to my door but rather to an unknown location. I gathered photos of my door, a photo of my outdoor CCTV camera, a photo provided by Yodel showing where the parcel was delivered, and even screenshots of the timeline recordings on my CCTV, which clearly showed no one turning up at my door around the time the parcel was declared "delivered".
I presented all of this to AliExpress and, despite the evidence blatantly showing no such delivery was made to my door, they rejected my claim for a full refund, due to "lack of sufficient evidence."
I cannot possibly fathom how photos showing my outdoor CCTV, a photo of the parcel in an unknown location, a photo of my door and a screenshot of the CCTV timeline showing no delivery is regarded as "lack of sufficient evidence."
I made an appeal and presented them with a photo of a live chat conversation I had with Yodel's customer service, confirming that I indeed raised an issue with them since November 21. They weren't much help either. All Yodel have been doing was delaying their response, which I should've received on November 22, according to them.
As it turns out, it still wasn't good enough. I could not believe it. Hard solid evidence that I didn't receive my item at all and they rejected my claim all the same.
There must be some kind of a language barrier, coupled with the bureaucratic belief that any tracking stating a parcel "delivered" means the customer has physically received that parcel, regardless of where it was actually delivered.
Yodel is a disgrace of a delivery company, but AliExpress has flat-out turned down my refund request despite the stacked evidence proving I didn't receive my parcel, and it's not as if this issue is unprecedented with them. They actually have an option of what to do if a customer is faced with an issue of not receiving their parcel, even though the tracking showed it was "delivered". I can only imagine this has happened a lot with many other customers, and I feel sorry for anyone who has faced injustice at the hands of AliExpress.
I have launched a dispute with my bank and hopefully I will get my money back sooner than anticipated. This was literally my first order I have ever placed with AliExpress and I assure you, the very last.
This is a message directly to the AliExpress rep on SiteJabber: Don't bother responding to this review. I am done speaking with you and I will not respond any further.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We’re sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues. Please visit our Help Center where our support team will be happy to assist you further.
https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp?
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
Order#************** (MYR 7.66) arrived with missing items. Instead of resolving properly:
🔻 REFUND PROGRESSIVELY REDUCED:
· First offer: MYR 2.08
· Second offer: MYR 1.67
· REDUCTION WITHOUT JUSTIFICATION!
THE SCAM PATTERN:
1. Seller ships incomplete order
2. Platform offers partial refund
3. Each dispute reduces refund amount
4. Hope customer gives up out of frustration
EXPECTED SOLUTION:
· Free return for full refund OR
· Missing items shipped
ACTUAL SOLUTION:
· Progressive refund reduction
· Endless requests for "more evidence"
· Platform protects fraudulent sellers
PROOF:
Multiple similar reports on Reddit, Quora, Trustpilot confirm this is SYSTEMATIC, not isolated!
ADVICE: AVOID ALIEXPRESS unless you enjoy being scammed and gaslighted!
Dear Customer,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We’re sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues. Please visit our Help Center where our support team will be happy to assist you further.
https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp?
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
AliExpress refused to refund for parcels that were delivered to the wrong adress!
It had consolidated parcels, so total 6 orders where delivered together and of course lost at the same time, this was costly! I contacted AliExpress and showed evidence of delivery company proof of delivery versus my apartment and it is clearly two different buildings, PLUS the package were left outside the building, literally on the side of the road! AliExpress refused to refund as the evidence they need is a stamped response from the delivery company (YODEL), where YODEL is completely ghosting my complaining emails! So I am been pushed around by two big corporates, this come to show that there is no such customer protection when purchasing from Aliexpress! And why can't AliExpress themselves contact the delivery company, if I had to take the responsibility for wrong action of the delivery company, then surely I should have the option to choose the delivery company!
Dear customer,
Sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Our agent has replied with more detailed information in the email. Please kindly check and reply to our agent. If you have any other questions, please go to our Help center page【https://helpcenter.aliexpress.com/s/BuyerHelp?】 for online customer service.
Your understanding and cooperation are deeply appreciated.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
I am writing this to warn all shoppers about the fraudulent "Samfoto Store" on AliExpress and the platform's failure to protect buyers.
Here is the clear sequence of this scam:
The Bait: I purchased an item explicitly advertised with "Free Delivery."
The Switch: After full payment, the seller refused to ship the item, demanding an extra, unauthorised "delivery fee."
The Deception: When I opened a dispute, the seller created a fake tracking number (CNG*******7413) that stalled for weeks on "Awaiting seller dispatch," proving the item was never sent.
The Admission & Cover-Up: The seller privately begged me to cancel the dispute, admitting they hadn't shipped the item. When I refused, they tried to RECALL (DELETE) the message to destroy the evidence.
AliExpress's dispute system was useless in stopping this criminal behaviour. The seller's tactics were obvious, yet the platform failed to take decisive action.
My only recourse was to bypass AliExpress completely and file formal chargebacks with my bank and PayPal to reclaim my money.
Final Warning: "Samfoto Store" (ID: *******208) is a confirmed scammer. More alarmingly, AliExpress is a complicit platform that allows these scams to flourish. Do not trust them with your money.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced.
We would like to inform you that we are actively looking into the issue you reported. However, as the investigation is still ongoing, we have not yet reached a conclusion or sent you an update. Rest assured, once we have a solution or further information, we will notify you immediately via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox for our response.
If you have any additional questions or require further assistance in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
This online retailer does not selling good or basically acceptable products per my over 2 year experiences: 1) the products shipped from them typically come up with very low quality - especially for the electronic and most of complicated items - I have got more than 3 electronic items/boxes that worked for 1-5 months, and had issues very soon, and you have no way to do anything like return/ask warranty/put reviews after 1 month... so, you get frustrated when you have critical issues very soon and you waste your money for sure. 2) The normal Return becomes uncertain and slow unless you show them something like you received a broken item, which is not the only reason for a return. However, unlike most major online retailers here in States, return is not "simple" with this retailer you have to wait for their decision with next 2 days. 3) They don't respond to any inquiries about complaints from US BBB (Better Business Bureau), which means they don't care about any consumer's concerns unless they are from Government Authorities. So basically, they are not a good and reliable retailer business for sure.
Dear customer,
Thanks for taking the time to bring this issue to our attention. Please accept our deepest apologies for any inconvenience you've faced. We have sent you an email with a solution and kindly request that you provide a more detailed video of the product, so that we can better assist you with your order. If you have any requests, please reply directly to the email we sent you, and we will continue to assist you. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Sincerely,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
Serious Warning: Avoid Kepworth Battery Store at all costs!
In June, I purchased two LiFePO batteries for home use. After just three weeks, one of them caught fire — a dangerous and unacceptable defect. Thankfully, I noticed it in time before it could cause a house fire.
Kepworth refunded that faulty battery, but refused to reimburse the second one I returned. I have now lost €300 and have been strung along with empty promises for months.
This company is completely unreliable, provides unsafe products, and shows zero accountability. Do not risk your money or your safety with Kepworth Battery Store.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced.
We would like to inform you that we are actively looking into the issue you reported. However, as the investigation is still ongoing, we have not yet reached a conclusion or sent you an update. Rest assured, once we have a solution or further information, we will notify you immediately via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox for our response.
If you have any additional questions or require further assistance in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
Aliexpress is lying, no refund has been processed, they made a mistake and generated a ghost ARN, I have sent many proofs of no refund. They refuse to refund me. Don't use Aliexpress if you want to loose money!
Beware, a refund never arrived in my account; they generate fake ARNs. They steal my money with impunity and refuse to return it, even if you provide all the requested proof of non-refund! Their customer service is appalling, and they lie through their teeth. They're not there to solve your problem but to condone the company's organized embezzlement! For my part, I will NEVER let this go; there's no way I'm being robbed like this.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your patience.
We understand your concern. According to our records, the refund for your order has already been processed and is no longer on our platform. However, it may still be in transit or pending on your bank's side.
We recommend that you contact your financial institution directly to check the status of the refund and confirm whether there are any delays or issues on their end.
Please let us know if you need further assistance.
Warm regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
AliExpress, were you able to provide my bank's official certificate to your financial department? You should have processed my request if I provided this document, signed with the bank seal. As stipulated in it, my bank cannot find the ARN 02692425245000644179403 and the associated refund. Dated October 10,2025, 38 days after the incorrectly executed refund (on September 2,2025), the ARN does not exist! My September statement, also sent, confirms the absence of a refund. I provided all the supporting documents, and your customer service refuses to take them into account (have you looked at them yourself?). Your transaction was undeniably poorly executed, and I will tirelessly continue to claim what is owed to me by any means necessary until you have resolved my case. I will not let you steal my money! Please reissue the refund as soon as possible now.
Seller 'shengyou international store' sent me a faulty item and refused to issue a refund for it. Aliexpress then stepped in and said they would issue a refund if I paid to return it myself, however once I sent it back the seller 'Betty Wang' of 'Shengyou international store' - told them it was a different item and I was refused a refund. 100 pounds gone.
Do not trust Aliexpress or this lying, fraudulent person 'Betty Wang' from 'Shengyou international store'
Dear Customer,
Thank you for reaching out, and I truly appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter for you.
To move forward, I kindly recommend reaching out to your dedicated customer service representative directly. They are best equipped to assist you with your specific case and will guide you through the process. Please be sure to provide any relevant evidence or documentation that supports your situation—this will help us better understand the issue and find a solution more efficiently.
Please trust that we are genuinely committed to helping you and ensuring a fair resolution. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we’ll do everything we can to address your concerns.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
15 year customer lost. AliExpress is allowing fraud. I've never had such a horrible experience with customer no service. Apparently they don't read emails anymore and just respond with generic responses that are non-sensible and do not relate to the situation. AliExpress recently is allowing fraudulent scam, sellers on their site and doing nothing about removing their fraudulent products. I tried to purchase a $500 battery. After three weeks The seller had still not provided any current tracking information. After more than a month of no tracking information and no response from Ali express I was forced to dispute with my bank. Once disputed, AliExpress froze my entire account along with all current shipments not just the order that was disputed. Finally after a month and a half I received a refund from my bank but still no responses from Ali express. I've bought thousands of dollars of products from AliExpress over the years and never had an experience like this. Very unfortunate if AliExpress could regulate their sellers better, it would make for a much better buying experience. The problem is the seller sold legitimate items for the first two months. Their store was open then for the past month has not had any positive reviews. Bait and switch order number **************
Dear customer,
Thanks for taking the time to bring this issue to our attention. Please accept our deepest apologies for any inconvenience you've faced. We have already sent you an email. We are sorry that you received a refund via PayPal or your bank and we apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. We have also noticed that your complaint against the seller is being verified. Once the review is passed, we will punish the merchant. In the meantime, we sincerely appreciate your patience and trust in our platform. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Sincerely,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
Solo en 2 ovaciones he tenido problemas con productos. Ya son más de 4 años trabajando con ali y estoy muy contento.
Estimado cliente,
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo de compartir sus comentarios. Nos alegramos de que disfrute comprando con nosotros. Nuestro equipo está siempre aquí para proporcionar una gran experiencia, y es genial saber que estás contento con lo que hacemos.
Saludos cordiales,
Equipo de Atención al Cliente de AliExpress
Amazing shipping you find everything yourself and what you're looking for
Dear Customer,
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you're enjoying shopping with us. Our team is always here to provide a great experience, and it's awesome to know you're happy with what we do.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
Review:
I was scammed by the store Shop*******602 Store on AliExpress.
I purchased a smartphone (2025 NEW Xiaomi 15 Ultra 7.3" 32GB 2TB) in April 2025. The item received was completely different from what was advertised. AliExpress instructed me to return the item, which I did on August 26,2025, via Canada Post (tracking number CC*******CA) and paid C$60.31 for shipping.
The package has been stuck in Shenzhen customs, China for over a month, and I never received a refund. AliExpress closed my dispute without resolving the issue.
Now I have lost both my money (C$110.52 + C$60.31 shipping) and the product. This is unacceptable. AliExpress must take responsibility for fraudulent sellers and protect honest customers.
Avoid Shop*******602 Store – they are dishonest. Order ID: **************
Proofs attached: order, shipping receipt, tracking info #AliExpress #AliExpressScam #Fraud #BuyerBeware
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your patience. I have noticed that your dedicated customer service representative is currently handling your case. Due to the complexity of the situation, it may take a bit longer to resolve. However, I have already urged them to respond to your email as soon as possible.
Please continue to communicate with your dedicated customer service via email for further updates.
Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your cooperation.
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
Estoy muy satisfecho con AliExpress, todo va perfecto y cuando hay algún problema, lo solucionan muy rápidamente.
Estimado cliente,
Muchas gracias por destacar nuestro servicio de atención al cliente junto con su fantástica reseña del producto. Saber que nuestro equipo pudo contribuir positivamente a su experiencia general hace que todo merezca la pena. Nuestro objetivo no es sólo ofrecer productos excelentes, sino también un servicio de primera categoría. Su reconocimiento nos motiva a seguir mejorando. No dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotros en cualquier momento; estamos aquí para ayudarle.
Un cordial saludo,
Equipo de Atención al Cliente de AliExpress
I have had a very good experience with Ali express. And I still have 🥰
Dear Customer,
We are delighted to read your positive feedback about our shipping service! It means a lot to us that you had a great experience with the delivery. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we will continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our service. Thank you for choosing AliExpress, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
Best regards,
AliExpress Customer Service Team
Answer: You are taking a very big chance by ordering anything from them... you will never get your money back and chances are you won't even receive the item you want. BUYER BEWARE
Answer: In my opinion. NO. I had to jump through hoops and make reports and threaten to make reports, it didn't help. I got my order, but couldve gotten the same thing from ebay faster and easier.
Answer: No customer service. Some sellers are dishonest. No way to recoup your money for items never sent. Bogus tracking information since no custom number unavailable. Sellers asking for your your PayPal account to make a refund when they are suppose tp use Alipay. Clean up dishonest sellers like co-co fashion store. I have ordered tother items thru Aliexpress without a problem but you should get rid of the bad ones. I am reluctant to use Aliexpress again after this bad experience.
Answer: I purchased 3 pair of van's brand shoes via different companies on aliexppress and all were true to size. The off brands are not, so you need larger than you wear. But, ask and ali will usually provide a size comparison chart for you to use.
Answer: There is no customer service what so ever so be very careful when buying on AliExpress. Buyer protection is a load of BS and if problems arise with your order they will always side with the seller. I would suggest using a shop that someone that you know has already used to purchase hair.
Answer: Omigod, they're not just knockoffs, they're knockoffs that are produced in someone's ill-lit basement by captive chimpanzees that are blind, malnourished, and suffering closed head injuries. Seriously, you'd get better value from your money if you used it to wipe your bum. Don't buy from this group of criminals and ripoff artists!
Answer: I had this issue several times. The issue is that they only allow a certain number of characters ( Letters and numbers) in the description of the problem. So you will need shorten the number of words in the description and re-send until it goes through.
Answer: From my experience, there are as responsible sellers and is not responsible sellers. Second worse then have to raise a dispute. If this does not help, then raise a dispute above, and then as they say it all depends on You. As far as your arguments are strong. Almost always get a refund in the amount of shipping cost or part cost of the goods, if the goods were not received appropriate quality. Less full price. The full value is returned when the order didn't come at all. Also when you have paid but you did not send an order for a certain time. But again, it all depends on your arguments and facts provided by the seller or, to the Commission on the proceedings of the claims. But it is also necessary to take into account all the items from the seller, this is what guarantees he gives, product reviews buyers. And his overall rating. Never be lazy to write a review about the product from a particular seller, you will be the same customers as You. There is also an important factor, which I would say is pretty negative. It if the product was defective and not as described on the website. The seller has the punkt Returns accepted if product not as described, buyer pays return shipping; or keep the product & agree refund with seller.) 1. If the seller accepts returns, and the buyer also wants to return their purchase, simply follow the seller's sets of Returns on who will pay the return shipping fee. If the seller will pay the fee, communicate with them in advance about the payment method and the logistics service. 2. If a seller sets no return necessary or you want to keep the product, simply agree the refund amount directly and ignore the return shipping fee. It turns out that if you decide to return, it will often more expensive than the product itself and the meaning of no turning back, because when you return the money, only for the goods excluding the cost of shipping there and back. Therefore, I can not sell brand quality products, and will only return part of the money for the goods. That financial will have a negative impact but only You. Which means be careful, cock all the "pros" and "cons". You are not forced to buy it personally, Your decision. The more You provide facts that you have been deceived, the more chances and money You have spent, You will return. For all the time of purchase, the money is returned in full or in part. The Commission for the analysis of complex situations works, but is considering the case for a long time, so don't despair if You didn't reply, just "keep abreast" and you will not lose anything Sorry my bad English :)
Answer: Do not buy from aliexpress the quality is terrible and lots of sellers never send the items. Also they sell counterfeit designs too which is illegal to purchase.
Dear Customer.
Thank you for contacting us. We apologise for your unpleasant shopping experience. Our agent sent you an email, please check it out. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to us via email and we will respond as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Sincerely.
AliExpress Customer Service Team