US Consumers: Share Your Worst Customer Service Nightmares
US Consumers: Share Your Worst Customer Service Stories

Have you spent hours trying to replace a shoddy product, get a refund, or force a company to fulfill a contract or promise? Polls show US consumers are increasingly angry, and we want to understand why.

We Want to Hear Your Story

Perhaps you've encountered endless runarounds, dead-end customer service lines, or frustrating experiences with essential services. We invite you to share your specific experiences, including dates and dollar amounts if possible. A Guardian reporter may follow up for more details.

How to Share

You can share your experience using our secure form. Responses are anonymous if you wish, and your data will only be used for this feature. We will delete personal data when no longer needed.

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