Review of Temu: Not worth it
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Rhode Island
4 reviews
164 helpful votes
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June 2nd, 2023

I bought a bunch of items because they were practically free. Items came and no problem. Next time I order and buy, stuff came all wrong. You gotta be some kind of special to have a racket that sends stuff right on first orders and then send garbage afterwards. You make millions before the public figures it all out. Pics below show what I ordered and what I got. Straight garbage. F these guys. Don't bother ordering because it is quite the scam.

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Date of experience: May 3, 2023

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Overview

Temu has a rating of 1.9 stars from 1,725 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Temu most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and poor quality problems. Temu ranks 69th among Social Shopping sites.

  • Service
    1140
  • Value
    1150
  • Shipping
    1187
  • Returns
    830
  • Quality
    1082

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 10.1%
Positive
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Thumbnail of user karal164
New York
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 13th, 2024

To whole this may concern,
When I found out about your program I was on a social media site. The ad that yall run is wonderful. However it's deseviing, it had me thinking that I could really make some money on your site. I had no idea that if I did win I had to buy gift cards. I always thought you were able to transfer money from my INBOX DOLLAR ACCOUNT to my own account. Well when my money was deposited into my account I was so happy. When I went to withdrawl my chime money that I was waiting for I had no idea that I was to purchase one of your gift cards so that I could have my money. I wasn't to happy about it because I really needed cash not a card. Y'all need to put instructions on your site how to withdrawal your funds or have live representatives available to help people out. Also yall need to change your site and let people know that when ya win your funds are put on gift cards not REAL CASH! I have to admit I was upset because I'm going through hard time and I was really looking forward to my funds that I won so I could pay some bills. I was PISSED that I had to buy gift cards. PLEASE CHANGE YOUR WEBSITE! Stop making people like myself think that we could actually win REAL MONEY……

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Make up, Hair piece, jewelry

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Date of experience: January 13, 2024

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Lea J. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for participating in our promotional activities and we are sorry that you are experiencing difficulties with your rewards. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. Please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, so we can help you investigate your rewards issue right away. Best wishes, Temu team

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California
1 review
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September 10th, 2023

I LOVE HOW EACH ITEM IS INDIVIDUALLY WRAP FABULOUS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED low prices very good very nice

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Date of experience: September 9, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for your recognition. We are honored to serve you and we are thrilled that you like our platform and the products we offer. We hope to be able to continuously offer the best shopping experience to our customers on Temu. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. Best wishes, Temu team

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New Zealand
4 reviews
12 helpful votes
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January 26th, 2024

I've purchased a few orders from Temu, and all have been delivered within the time frame. Unfortunately, the majority of the items are not well packaged to prevent damage during transit. I'd rather have the parcel arrive later than arrive with damaged items.
One big negative is that Temu kept enticing you to download their app with their daily gift. However, everything is not what it seems. If you spin the 20% off, it doesn't mean you get 20% off your next order, but it will give you a.2 cents credit.
Some products are poorly made with cheap materials. You can't always trust the description and the photos of the item on the website.
Also, they carelessly put all your items into a plastic courier bag! The items packaged in a box get squished and damaged, so they look like something you bought from a second-hand shop and can no longer be wrapped and given away as a gift! So think twice about buying something as a gift as it might get damaged during transit.
If Temu does not improve on their packaging for long haul transit pronto, it will cost them financially and it will reduce the number of return customers.
The return/refund process is relatively simple. However, one of the item was damaged on arrival and Temu requested to be returned before issuing a refund despite I had taken a photo of the damage corner of the towel rack. The CSR are polite and pleasant to deal with via chat. However, having read their response to my review and some of the replies from Temu on other reviews, it seems that all they do is give copy-and-paste answers about how they value customer satisfaction, their return procedure and to contact them if you are still unhappy. (Despite some reviews complaining about their poor return procedure and bad of customer service) The responses don't address the actual problems/complaints in the negative reviews. It's almost like a bot responding to negative reviews base on the keywords from the review and then paste the predetermine answer associated with those keywords.
This is a managerial problem and ultimately a business decision to ignore the core issues customers are complaining about! Therefore, unless they start to improve on the issues that customers are complaining/concern about, they will likely start losing existing customers or scare about potential customers.
Overall, my experience with buying from Temu has been somewhat positive with room for improvement.

Tip for consumers:
You need to keep in mind that you get what you pay for. If an item is selling at a dirt cheap price and the seller is still making a profit, then you can't expect top-quality products.
I've downloaded the app but decided to uninstall it after reading some reviews. To my horror, the app downloaded and installed itself again on my phone without my consent or permission.
If you are concerned about privacy but still want to buy from Temu, try buying via the website.

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miscellaneous products

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Date of experience: January 18, 2024

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Lea J. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for shopping on Temu! Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we are sorry that you are not satisfied with some of your items. We implement strict policies and control measures to ensure product quality and accurate product descriptions. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." For detailed return instructions, please visit https://www.temu.com/return-and-refund-policy.html. The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Best wishes, Temu team

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New York
2 reviews
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July 4th, 2023

None of the stuffs are working to
My expectations, its like buying stuff at the dollars store. DOES NOT COME WITH INTRUCTION.

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Products used:
Wi fi router

Date of experience: July 3, 2023

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Evelyn Y. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for shopping on Temu (tee-moo)! Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we are sorry that you are not satisfied with some of your items. We implement strict policies and control measures to ensure product quality and accurate product descriptions. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." For detailed return instructions, please visit https://www.temu.com/return-and-refund-policy.html. The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. Best wishes, Temu team

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Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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June 3rd, 2023

This site is just full of fake everything. Fake descriprions, fake reviews, false claims, fake customer service, false clains, fake offers. They say 24/7 live chat customer service as well as 24/7 customer service by phone. Both lies. If you go to live chat it's a bot that offers you a ticket to fill out about your issue & says they're assigning you an agent but nobody ever replies. I have 3 tickets in for over 3 weeks now with no response at all. If you call nobody ever answers. I have sat on hold waiting for an agent for over an hour 6x now & nobody ever answers. All of their "offers" to earn gifts or credits are all fake & none of them work unless you refer several new users who install & use the app. Every clothing ad all say true to size but none are. Better order 2 sizes larger at least cuz all their measurements are wrong & you can see through the fabric they're so thin. I was sent 3 glass items with zero padding & all broken. All their good reviews are fake with only stars given it they are in broken English & barely understandable & whenever there's a bad review they put up like 20 fake 5 star reviews with now words after them. There are actually some decent deals & products on there but if you're going to purchase any kind of clothing or electronics be prepared for disappointment. They also say free easy returns but only the first item out of an order is free to return. Any more than that & you have to pay to return them so they must have multiple item return requests regularly. There are much better sites/apps to use if you're looking for cheap products from Asia or the Middle East with much higher quality products. There's a reason all theirratingsv are so high EXCEPT for their Better Business Bureau rating which is only 2.1 stars out of 5. It's because the BBB is the only agency out there that you can't get away with fake users making fake reviews which the Asians seem to be very good at. Use Temu at your own peril. You've been warned.

Tip for consumers:
Full refund only because first refunded item out of order is free. More than that cost you to return. So multiple returns are definitely NOT full refunds. I had more stuff I wanted to return I just wasn't going to pay to return them.
As I said in review, use Temu at your own peril. You've been warned.

Products used:
All that I ordered except broken items that's how I know what the quality of them are.

Date of experience: May 4, 2023

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Candy W. – Temu Rep

Hello Clay, thank you for shopping on Temu (tee-moo)! Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we are sorry that you are not satisfied with some of your items. We implement strict policies and control measures to ensure product quality and accurate product descriptions. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." For detailed return instructions, please visit https://www.temu.com/return-and-refund-policy.html. The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. To protect your privacy, we suggest you contact our customer service through this link: https://m.temu.com/t/DryUwHpxjeA. You can also message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, email us at help@temu.com, or call us at 1-888-495-8368. We'll try our best to help find a resolution for you asap. Thank you and have a nice day!

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GB
1 review
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November 8th, 2023

Prepare yourself for a tale of utter despair and incompetence that can only be attributed to Temu, a company that has truly perfected the art of delivering disappointment. My recent encounter with them has left me baffled, frustrated, and convinced that they are in the business of making customers' lives miserable.

The saga begins with Temu's audacious claim that my eagerly awaited item had been delivered to my doorstep. They even had the audacity to back this up with a photograph, a photograph that proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that they had delivered it to the wrong address! Yes, you read that right; they delivered my precious package to someone else's house and had the gall to call it a successful delivery.

Naturally, I reached out to their customer service team, naively expecting a swift and reasonable resolution to this absurdity. Instead, what I got was a masterclass in how NOT to treat customers. Their representatives displayed an astounding level of incompetence and a stubborn refusal to acknowledge their colossal mistake. I offered to send them a photograph of my house as proof, but it was as if I was speaking a foreign language.

In a breathtaking display of ignorance, Temu's customer service team insisted, time and again, that the delivery had been carried out correctly. I can only conclude that they are either completely out of touch with reality or genuinely believe that their customers are fools.

What's even more infuriating is that they made absolutely no effort to rectify their blunder or find a solution to the problem they created. They simply brushed off my concerns and left my valuable item unaccounted for, likely left to the mercy of thieves on the roadside.

In short, Temu has set a new low for customer service, and their delivery blunder is a testament to their breathtaking incompetence. This ordeal has been a stark reminder that Temu cares little about its customers and operates with an astounding level of negligence. I implore you, dear reader, to steer clear of Temu at all costs unless you enjoy being treated like a second-class citizen and having your valuable possessions vanish into thin air. Temu's disgraceful performance in this matter should serve as a warning to anyone considering doing business with them.

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Date of experience: October 9, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for shopping with us and we are sorry you are experiencing difficulties with your recent orders. Temu is an online marketplace that offers quality merchandise from the world's top suppliers and brands to consumers at affordable prices. We work closely with trustworthy logistics partners to ensure that your order is delivered reliably and efficiently. Most packages arrive between 6-20 days. You can track your shipping status and see your expected delivery date directly in the Temu app or on Temu.com. If the tracking status is not updated for 15 days, you can request a full refund and keep your items when they arrive. If your order arrives later than the estimated delivery date, you will receive Temu credits as a sign of appreciation for your patience. Finally, if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos, you will be offered a full refund under Temu's Purchase Protection program (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you don't mind sending us your order ID, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA so we can help you locate your packages and resolve this issue as soon as possible. Best wishes, Temu team

Thumbnail of user melissah2354
Georgia
1 review
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September 12th, 2023

I received a text from a friend stating "I'm trying to get 5 free gifts can you help me". I clicked the link and then I received an invite to spin the wheel to see if I hit for example silver or platinum. I hit platinum then it said pick a card and when I did it said pick 10 free gifts. I did and then it said I had 24 hrs to get people to help me by responding to my text to join or they could be existing users then I would get the 10 free gifts. I had exceeded the challenge way before 24 hours. I got several people to join and help me with the challenge. The issue is Temu did not honor it's own challenge. I was frustrated because it said the items I chose totaled $154.71 and at the end of the challenge it said sorry you didn't complete the task in time. LIAR! I DID AND GOT SEVERAL PEOPLE TO SIGN UP AND EXISTING USERS TO RESPOND AND TEMU WOULDN'T GIVE ME MY CREDIT TOWARDS MY PRICE. It said you had $0.40 left before you could get your free items. Really! At this piont I see it as a scam and they used me to get a substantial amount of people to sign up and existing users to respond. Then to insult me further I get a message from Temu stating "My bad but I'm making it up to youwith an offer get 3 items for just $10." When I did this it showed my cart for checkout. Only took half off the price. I'M OVER THIS SCAM!

Tip for consumers:
Not at this time.

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Nothing, Never received them.

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Date of experience: August 13, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry that you are experiencing difficulties with our referral rewards program. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. For help with your referral link or questions about your rewards status, please contact us again through Temu.com or Temu app live chat so we can help you investigate right away. Have a great day! Best wishes, Temu team

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California
1 review
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February 21st, 2024
Verified purchase

There is something clearly wrong with a company that has a fairly equal distribution of horrible reviews and positive reviews. It tells me that when you get your merchandise you are happy but when there is a problem their support service and guarantees are useless. This is compatible with my experience. When something goes wrong, and eventually it will, you will get no support and turn into a very dissatisfied customer.
Temu's guarantee states, " Temu works with reliable shipping partners around the world. We guarantee that your package will reach you safely and on time. If there are any problems during the transit of items you purchased, such as damage, loss, or delay, rest assured that we will do our best to solve the problems and provide the best solutions." Temu contracted with a carrier to deliver a package. The address given to Temu clearly states an office building address with a Suite number. The Temu chosen carrier chose to deliver the package on a rainy Sunday and, when the whole office building of some thirty separate offices was locked, they elected to leave it on a sidewalk outside the office building. Temu was contacted and despite their guarantee this was their response "We have investigated this issue and our team has confirmed that the correct items were delivered to the correct address. Please check your mailbox, around your house, and other possible locations. Sometimes packages can be left in unexpected places" and they refused to accept responsibility. Temu is wrong on multiple accounts. Let me list a few. First they chose unreliable shipping partners. Second the package did not reach me safely. Third, the address given to Temu clearly states an office suite and the correct delivery would be to that office and not to leave on a sidewalk outside the building. Fourth, there is a documented picture of the package being left on a sidewalk so the location it was discarded is documented and to check other locations is demonstrably fruitless. Fifth, Temu's refusal to follow their guarantee and use common sense is demonstrated in their repeated refusal to just use common sense. Temu hired the delivery service and they expect that the customer should just forfeit the funds utilized for the purchase that he did not receive. This leaves no other recourse than to challenge with the credit card company. There are two major lessons from this experience. First, DON'T BUY FROM TEMU. The price may be a bit cheaper but the aggravation and lost packages more than erase any savings. Second, if you feel compelled to buy from Temu make sure you use a credit card so you can contest the expenditure and expect no help from Temu. Temu's response is inadequate as I have responded to Temu.com to get the standardized answer. Then Temu proceeds to challenge this review by claiming it is an unvarified purchase. Obviously, Temu has a scripted obstructionist policy to frustrate and try to block negative reviews.

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Date of experience: February 14, 2024

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Lea J. – Temu Rep

Hello Earl, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Your case is out of the norm. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. Please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat so that we can help investigate and assist right away. You can also visit www.temu.com/support-center.html for more customer service contacts. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

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Washington
1 review
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February 18th, 2023

DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE ONE STARS. GREAT COMPANY TO WORK WITH FREE RETURNS,GREAT TRACKING, GREAT PRODUCTS.

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Date of experience: February 16, 2023

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Coco Z. – Temu Rep

Hello Joann, thank you for shopping with us and sharing your 5-star experience! We are so glad you’ve been enjoying your experience so far. Customer satisfaction is the most important to us and we are constantly striving to improve. If you need any assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, email us at help@temu.com, or call us at 1-888-495-8368. Best wishes, Coco

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North Dakota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 25th, 2023

I ordered a tunn of stuff and my package never come and they wont refund my money untill i do receive it? They are a scamm do not buy from temu

Date of experience: August 26, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for shopping with us and we are sorry you are experiencing difficulties with your recent orders. Temu (tee-moo) is an online marketplace that offers quality merchandise from the world's top suppliers and brands to consumers at affordable prices. We work closely with trustworthy logistics partners to ensure that your order is delivered reliably and efficiently. Most packages arrive between 6-25 days. You can track your shipping status and see your expected delivery date directly in the Temu app or on Temu.com. If the tracking status is not updated for 15 days, you can request a full refund and keep your items when they arrive. If your order arrives later than the estimated delivery date, you will receive Temu credits as a sign of appreciation for your patience. Finally, if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos, you will be offered a full refund under Temu's Purchase Protection program (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you don't mind sending us your order ID, message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat so we can help you locate your packages and resolve this issue as soon as possible. Best wishes, Temu team

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New Jersey
1 review
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June 8th, 2023

***UPDATED REVIEW***
I would like to take back my original review. This order has been fulfilled and the delivery company ended up delivering the items after the fact.

I spoke to customer service explaining that I finally did receive my order and they could cancel my refund request. The customer service girl said it was too late to reverse the refund but that I could keep the items. I wish it wasn't so chaotic to begin with but I'm satisfied with their service and the items received. SO IN THE END I AM A HAPPY CUSTOMER!

***ORIGINAL REVIEW***
The shipping company says that my order was delivered. However, this was not delivered as it said it was. There was nothing left at the front door and I have cameras to show that this was not delivered to my address. Perhaps they delivered to the wrong address.

I called the laser ship company that they used and It was just a message stating to call whoever we ordered from.

I called their customer service phone number and was told they would issue a refund to my credit card. I feel like the customer service person wasn't really interested in what I had to say. Of course, a refund issued to my credit card is a good thing but I would have much rather gotten the items I ordered. I was reluctant to order from Temu to begin with but a family member of mine recommended Temu. I feel like this could have been handled differently. The customer service person rudely said she works for Temu not the shipping company. Perhaps, you need to find better shippers. As a first time customer I have to say I'm disappointed. I really wanted the items and to be honest maybe they could have tried to reach out to the shipper or even offer to resend the items ordered. The customer service rep couldn't be bothered.

Tip for consumers:
No

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All

Date of experience: June 6, 2023

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Evelyn Y. – Temu Rep

Hello Josette, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

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Maryland
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September 30th, 2023

Arrived on time. Quality not as described. Had to pay for a box for my return: NOT FREE! Not happy!

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Had to pay for a box to return item. Not free returns!!!!

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One item order

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Date of experience: August 31, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

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New York
1 review
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April 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had been using Temu for a while and loved it. Items had nice prices and delivery didn't take too long. However my most order was not delivered to me. I received either someone else's order or only a partial order as two of the items I received were similar items I ordered but the rest weren't. I have tried to contact their customer service to explain this issue at least 5 times just for their customer service rep(Jessica) to accuse me of lying, say that I received my package(I didn't) and that if I have issues maybe I should have packages sent somewhere safer? That last part shows me her $#*! didn't actually read any of the messages I wrote. Then after she responds she closes the ticket and I have to start all over and keep only getting her as my customer service rep. It takes her 3 days just to copy paste a generic and offensive message to me. I just wanted my package which I can't even get since several of the items are sold out now and when won't help at all. So it just feels like they're scamming now that they have more customers and people can't do anything.

Update: Still never received my refund from TEMU or any actual help. The order number was attached to this review so they could look it up instead of asking me to contact them, but I did email and contact them as they "politely" asked me to do below and they just continued to call me a liar, tell me I received my package and refuse to refund or reshoot my items. They kept saying that they "checked" with the warehouse and have proof the correct items were sent out. I asked to see proof but they couldn't provide it. I told them they were probably sent to whoever's package I received they told me no? Then I even contacted USPS about the package mixup because the package was insured. USPS sent an email for me to forward to them saying to refund the package and they took blame for it. TEMU still said no. I asked them if they could open a claim on USPS since they were the shipper and I didn't have the information to do so. Something that wouldn't cost them a dime and is the whole point of the package being insured. They again refused and told me I received the correct package? Like they won't he'll at all and it's ridiculous.

Tip for consumers:
Just avoid them or make sure you have a good bank so you can charge back in case they try to steal your money.

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Date of experience: March 11, 2023

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Candy W. – Temu Rep

Hello Ally, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry that you are experiencing difficulties with your order. If you received the wrong items, you may apply for a refund by messaging us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat. Simply type “wrong item” into the chat, select the item from your order that is missing, and follow the directions on the screen to complete your refund application. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you don't mind sending us your order ID, please email me at rachel.zhang@temu.com, so we can help you locate your packages and resolve this issue as soon as possible. Best wishes, Rachel

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Cyprus
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October 29th, 2023

Bought items, shipping problems, got refund. Ordered again, same, and again, same. Don't buy there!

Tip for consumers:
Avoid this company

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None, they never arrive

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Date of experience: September 28, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu Team

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Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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March 27th, 2023

Noy expecting quality fabric but didn't expect to be able to read through it. Unusable for anything

Date of experience: February 25, 2023

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Coco Z. – Temu Rep

Hello Linda, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry that you are not satisfied with your items. Temu works with our global network of suppliers and logistics partners to curate and deliver quality, affordable products. We implement strict policies and control measures to ensure product quality and accuracy of product descriptions. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, email us at help@temu.com, or call us at 1-888-495-8368. Best wishes, Coco

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Florida
3 reviews
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April 28th, 2023

Package delivered to wrong address. I gave specific instructions. No refund. I'll no reorder again

Date of experience: March 29, 2023

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Candy W. – Temu Rep

Hello Ana, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry you are experiencing difficulties with your orders. Most packages arrive between 7-15 business days. You can track your shipping status and see your expected delivery date directly in the Temu app or on Temu.com. If your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos, you will be offered a full refund under the Temu Purchase Protection program (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you need any further assistance, please contact us again through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, email (help@temu.com), or phone (1-888-495-8368) so we can help resolve your issue.

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Virginia
106 reviews
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July 31st, 2023

Avoid buying from this place. I initially thought that this website sells stuff similar to generic stuff on Amazon but at wholesale or discounted prices. Most of the stuff on Amazon is crap already anyway but OMG, the items on Temu are beyond cheap, cheap, cheap and you really get what you pay for. It's a decent place to buy for fun but definitely not for long-term use. Even the SIMPLEST household item fail so forget about appliances and electrical products; they could probably start a fire!

1. Rug grips wouldn't stay in place then came off within a week.
2. Cable organizers fell off the same day and left irritating foam adhesive that's impossible to take off the surfaces.
3. Manual garlic chopper was a piece of crap. Blades were close to being as thin as a piece of paper and the construction was terrible.
4. Skirt says material is cotton but it was obviously not cotton nor anything close. No labels, no care instruction tag, nothing.
5. Miniature animal figurines came with broken limbs.
6. A pair of generic sneakers already had the heel coming off the moment I tried them on.
7. Faucet sprayer attachment was some crappy piece of plastic covered in a thin chrome finish.
8. Questionable cosmetic products that I wouldn't even put near my face. You're not saving money by buying generic products. They're not all made equally. In USA, you have to list ingredients and the products are tested. With the products sold on Temu, you could be told anything; it's not regulated nor tested.
9. Product images and descriptions are often wrong or misleading.
10. Most items are definitely too good to be true and not like the picture at all.

For many of the products above, it spanned between 3 different orders and I only purchased what I thought was "good quality" because I trusted the reviews on the website. Now, I'm starting to think the reviewers are either fake or their idea of quality is very low.

Everything came in plastic, plastic, plastic and more individual plastics. All the product boxes are always beat up and crushed up. Everything here is worse than the dollar store. Yes, there are quality products manufactured in China but in USA, it's always quantity, pointless consumerism, waste, and more crappy products then stealing customer information for marketing purposes. Unless you're looking for cheap party favors, this website is terrible for the consumer and the environment. Stay away!

Date of experience: July 1, 2023

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Evelyn Y. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for shopping on Temu (tee-moo)! Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we are sorry that you are not satisfied with some of your items. We implement strict policies and control measures to ensure product quality and accurate product descriptions. If you are not satisfied with any items you receive, you may apply for a refund within 90 days of purchase. Temu's Purchase Protection program offers full refunds if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). To apply for a refund, login to the Temu app or Temu.com with the account used for your order, open the "Your orders" page, and click "Return/Refund." For detailed return instructions, please visit https://www.temu.com/return-and-refund-policy.html. The first return for each order is free and you can choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method or as Temu credits. Temu credits will appear in your Temu credit balance within 3 minutes and can be used immediately. If you choose to receive your refund back to your original payment method, please allow 5-14 business days for it to appear since timing depends on your financial institution. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. Best wishes, Temu team

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Romania
1 review
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October 31st, 2023

UPDATE after TEMU replied me:

- Order ID: PO**************901

- I've been in a chat session with your colleagues today, right before I wrote the review, but the outcome of our conversation was deplorable!
I shipped the damaged items and other I don't like in a robust cardboard delivery box, despite your laim bag I received it, squashed and deformed, but I haven't received the confirmation nor the delivery status in your app, hence I got anxious and very frustrated!

Just now I have finished a chat session with TEMU customer service and they proved me I have lost my money, when I returned a package with damaged and faulty goods, and they're asking me to wait until the shipment arrive to its destination, in the warehouse to become inspected, even though TEMU is ALWAYS shipping items you are ordering, only in bags and ALWAYS you'll receive the article inside squeezed and damaged, but when you want to return these, you are forced by the carrier (DHL & Cargus in my case) to use a robust cardboard shipping box,... what a mockery!
I have undoubtedly lost my money (roughly 40,00 €) but perhaps everyone who is reading my comment here, will take necessary precautions and avoid this fraudulent chinese platform!

The reason Temu does not accept payment via PayPal is because they can't steal your money through them if your transaction with their products goes wrong, even if you make the proof of sending the receipt and applying for a refund!
Temu won't compensate anyone who returns their products, they'll just bombard you with hundreds of ads and collect your personal and bank details to be sold on, to hackers!

Tip for consumers:
AVOID AT ALL COSTS THIS FRAUDULENT CHINESE COMPANY!

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Different items like nail clippers, bulbs, bathroom and kitchen articles, etc!

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Date of experience: October 24, 2023

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Candy W. – Temu Rep

Hello Laurentius, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

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Florida
1 review
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September 23rd, 2023

They are scammers in "fishland" and "farland" DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THEM! I stop with this app

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Date of experience: August 24, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for shopping on Temu (tee-moo)! We are sorry that you are having trouble participating in one of our activities. If you are not getting credit for an invite, please make sure that the invitee is a New User who is defined as a real person who (1) never had a Temu account before, and (2) within 24 hours after downloading Temu App the first time, registered a Temu account and joined the Referral Program by clicking on the unique link you shared. If you need help verifying your invites, please do not hesitate to message us on Temu.com or Temu app live chat. We would be happy to further assist. Best wishes, Temu team

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Maine
1 review
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February 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

They also give out really good discount and promo codes such as UST1223 or *******

Alot of prizes can be won on the app too

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Date of experience: February 13, 2023

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Coco Z. – Temu Rep

Hello Seth, thank you for shopping with us and sharing your 5-star experience! We are so glad you’ve been enjoying your experience so far. Customer satisfaction is the most important to us and we are constantly striving to improve. If you need any assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, email us at help@temu.com. Best wishes, Coco

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Canada
1 review
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September 20th, 2023

Temu is all good as long as you have no problem. The moment you have a problem, they become the worst ever company. I had an order that was never delivered and they kept insisting it was with a misleading picture, they asked me to call their courier service for further details and when I did the courier service told me it was returned back and to call temu for it. When I got back.in touch with them, they kept saying to call the courier service and that they wouldn't help, even after I sent them picture of email from the courier service asking to contact temu. After a lot of back and forth where both companies kept asking ti call each other, the courier company relented and gave me a refund but temu never took responsibility for it ever.
The next thing that happened was I ordered a bunch of items and one was a shelf packed in a box. I omly received that box and the package itself was tightly wrapped around the package that you can tell there wasn't anything else packed. I sent the picture of package and the shelf box itself and unless they want to agree that they tempered with the box of shelf, there was no way to say items were packed. But temu kept denying my claim without any info. After atleast 15 times, I had contacted their customer service, all I got was their cameras show it was packed. I recieved no proof of it and my proof was discarded even though it was a solid proof.
Not to mention it is actually hard to reach their customer service. If you contact customer service to talk to a person, they will tell you to submit a ticket. The ticket do not talk to an actual person and they refuse to talk to you one on one. The only way you can directly talk to them is to call them and even that takes ages and you still won't receive the help you need in the end.

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Date of experience: August 21, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. We will follow up on this matter. If you need further assistance, please message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link: https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. We appreciate you giving us another chance to serve you. Best wishes, Temu team

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New York
1 review
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September 16th, 2023

After referring a friend who spent+$500 in a month I was informed I didn't qualify for the reward..

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Date of experience: August 17, 2023

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Karl W. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry that you are experiencing difficulties with our referral rewards program. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. For help with your referral link or questions about your rewards status, please contact us again through Temu.com or Temu app live chat so we can help you investigate right away. Have a great day! Best wishes, Temu team

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Georgia
1 review
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April 1st, 2023

I can not believe how long my order is taking, this is ridiculous... I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN. PERIOD!

Date of experience: March 2, 2023

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Coco Z. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for reaching out. Most packages arrive between 7-15 business days. If the tracking status is not updated for 15 days, you can request a full refund and keep your items when they arrive. If your order arrives later than the estimated delivery date, you will receive a $5 credit (for standard shipping) or $13 credit (for express shipping) as a sign of appreciation for your patience. Finally, if your items do not arrive, arrive damaged, or do not match the description or photos, you will be offered a full refund under Temu's Purchase Protection program (https://www.temu.com/temu-purchase-protection.html). Customer satisfaction is the most important to us and we are constantly working to improve our service quality. If you need any further assistance, please contact us again through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, email (help@temu.com), or phone (1-888-495-8368) so we can help resolve your issue. Best wishes, Coco

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Virginia
1 review
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January 10th, 2023

I RECEIVED MY PACKAGE TODAY OF A MIXTURE OF ITEM I CHOSE. I AM VERY PLEASE WITH THE QUALITY OF PURCHASE.

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Date of experience: January 10, 2023

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Candy W. – Temu Rep

Hello Victoria, thank you for your recognition. We are honored to serve you and we are thrilled that you like our platform and the products we offer. We hope to be able to continuously offer the best shopping experience to our customers on Temu. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat, email us at help@temu.com. Best wishes.

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Maryland
1 review
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June 12th, 2023

The doll is beautiful, great quality and just love love love love loveit! I totally recommend them!

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Date of experience: June 11, 2023

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Evelyn Y. – Temu Rep

Hello, thank you for your recognition. We are honored to serve you and we are thrilled that you like our platform and the products we offer. We hope to be able to continuously offer the best shopping experience to our customers on Temu. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to message us through Temu.com or Temu app live chat by this link https://share.temu.com/SIfmZCHAcBA. Best wishes, Temu team

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Start from Sep1st 2022 in the USA

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