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Connie A

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Resolved: No one wanted to help

Updated by user Apr 06, 2026

Delivery will be by 4:00Pm.

Original review Apr 06, 2026

Stop changing the time the customer requested. I picked priority because I have guests coming. What am I supposed to offer them, ***

Cons:
  • You changed my delivery time

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Stop shopping with Instacart

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Connie A

It’s past 4:00 pm no order here yet

Waldoph L

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| map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Bad customer service,not able to get into contact with

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AI Highlights
  • - -They deactivated my active account during shopping and delivery.
  • - -They claim I have multiple accounts, which isn't true.
  • - -They are hard to contact.
Instacart - Bad customer service,not able to get into contact with

Upon shopping and delivering they illegally terminated me. They wrongfully deactivated my account .

They claim that I have multiple account, but this isn't true I have one actual account that is active and instead of deactivating the account that is not in use they chose to deactivate my actual account.

They are a bad company and I hope somebody does something about this. They are hard to get in touch with

Loss:
$350
Pros:
  • Hardly any
Cons:
  • Hard to get in contact with as a driver

Preferred solution: My account reactivated

User's recommendation: Other delivering apps

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2 comments
Guest

Here are 2 phone numbers u can use 888 246 **** Or 844 981 **** Hope this helps

Guest

I have have had the same thing happen to me on Wednesday january 21 2026 instacart . And the bull from them with the person delivering it was 2 hrs after the Walmart closed instacart told me it could be some time the next day january 3 I started a chat and every time chat ended then called instacart and have had it out u can't get any where with the live chat

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Rita T Xdb

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Wrong items sent to me

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The shoppers suck and keep bringing the wrong food to my home. It makes me not want to use the services any longer.

This has happened too many times and I am upset. I ordered goat meat and was sent pig meat. This is unacceptable.

The shoppers must not know international foods. This is the 5th time this has happened.

Loss:
$50
Pros:
  • Wrong orders
Cons:
  • Easy

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Guest

Go get your own food, problem solved, you're welcome.

Jelani Gtn
map-marker Richmond, Virginia

My account it go back and the waiting

Instacart - My account it go back and the waiting

For my account so I got to change my imail my phone number after change my account blocked I need help please

User's recommendation: Yes I want my account return back

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Amanda H Gnj

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Late delivery no shopper

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AI Highlights
  • - Delivery arrived after the 4-7 window, about 7:30.
  • - Shopper sat in the parking lot for 10 minutes.
  • - I got about $12 back and the shopper was banned.

I had made an order like normal and put in a specific time for delivery between 4-7. Well, let's just say I didn't get a shopper until almost 7:30, then didn't get my order until almost an hour later.

Half of my frozen stuff was thawed, and the store was only 2 miles away.

The shopper admitted to sitting in the parking lot for 10 minutes while the timer was ticking and said he only took it because he felt bad. I ended up getting him banned from ever shopping for me again and a refund of 12 dollars and change.

Loss:
$15
Pros:
  • Convenient and saves time
Cons:
  • Shoppers can chose to whether or not to take orders

Preferred solution: Shoppers who are assigned orders like doordash

User's recommendation: 50/50

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Hannah O Opw
map-marker Malden, Massachusetts

Reimbursing oil change platinum shopper

AI Highlights
  • - Instacart support contacted multiple times; oil change yesterday; reimbursement requested.
  • - Valvoline listed on CarAdvise; info set; no code loaded.
Instacart - Reimbursing oil change platinum shopper

Ive tried chatting with instacart help multiple times about this issue and its not being resolved when its very simple. I got an oil change yesterday and had to pay in full - I need reimbursement. Valvoline location was listed on CarAdvise and my information was all set but no code loaded.

Loss:
$53

Preferred solution: Price reduction

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Sharon B Gcj

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| map-marker Tampa, Florida

Resolved: My issue has not been resolved

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AI Highlights
  • - Instant order not processed for 15 days.
  • - $653.77 remains outstanding.
  • - Purchase on Mar 10, 2026 at Publix Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.

My instant order has not been processed in 15 days. It shows my $653.77 is still outstanding.

When is it going to post to my bank account? The purchase was March 10, 2026, at Publix Grocery in Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.

Preferred solution: I would like for my Oder to clear my bank account. It has been outstanding for. 15 dsyd

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Denise R Gwv

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Did Not Receive Order

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AI Highlights
  • - GPS sent to wrong addresses.
  • - I am a disabled senior with health concerns.
  • - Order delayed 40 minutes; driver was 15 minutes away; refund for $55 was slow.

It appears their driver GPS is screwed up, sending drivers to incorrect addresses. I am a disabled senior with major health concerns.

I placed my order and waited patiently. A message said, 'almost there.' I struggle to make it to the door. I waited a few minutes, but nothing. I came back, checked my phone, and the driver was 15 minutes further away.

This went on for about 40 minutes past due. I go to bed early. I canceled my order, but the refund process is almost criminal. You paid them instantly, but you have to wait days, weeks, or months to get your money back!

Consumer theft. $55, I just needed my beverages: coffee and water. Ridiculous. The place is less than 3 miles from me.

How? The driver on the previous order called along the way.

Late, yes, but determined, and I received my order. It's time somebody stopped the massive theft by these delivery companies: every single one—ALL THIEVES...CRIMINAL.

Loss:
$56
Pros:
  • Reliable person that knows delivery area
  • Great if dependable
  • Convenient
Cons:
  • Poor resolution process
  • Driver gps system not accurate
  • Consumers theft rate high

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Go to store or get a friend don't use overpriced delivery

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Christopher K Hwc

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| map-marker Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Scamming & Fraudulent

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AI Highlights
  • - Signed up for a 14-day free trial 5 days ago on website and app.
  • - Account flagged, delaying access and blocking removal of credit card info.

I signed up for the free 14-day trial just 5 days ago, and just because I signed on my website browser at my job at the same time I signed on my phone, the scam artists of Instacart decided to flag me, making me wait two days out of the eight days I have left! This confirms my decision to keep them, which would be a big huge NOT! They are harboring my credit card information now, and I am unable to remove it due to them flagging and blocking my account!

Cons:
  • Scamming free trial offers zero customer service

User's recommendation: DO NOT EVER sign up with Instacart - FRAUDULENT

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Andora v

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Yes, I still have a major problem with Instacart. This delivery driver overstepped his boundaries. He made fun of my medical condition of shaking hands and he drove away and stole my groceries.

I ordered alcohol from Instacart, and my delivery driver refused to give me my groceries because he said I was drunk when I was not. I was shaking because I have a medical condition. He overstepped his boundaries, and he should have never done that.

Loss:
$49
Cons:
  • Instacart sucks i will never shop from them again

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Diane E Rlr

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| map-marker Surprise, Arizona

I've been an instacart customer for a...

I've been an Instacart customer for a long time. I'm noticing that the original delivery window changes to the point where I might as well have saved $2 by choosing a wider window.

My original delivery time was 12:11 p.m.

Now it's 1:15 p.m. How many times will it change?

Pros:
  • Convenience when you are unable to go to the store
Cons:
  • Unreliable

User's recommendation: I feel that Instacart is using bait and switch tactics

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Guest

The reason is that they can't find anyone who will shop your order. Either you're not tipping (or it's a joke), the ride to your place is too long, you're ordering heaving stuff like kitty litter or water and/or your rating on the app is low. Either way, you'll have to wait or go down their and get your stuff yourself.

Paulett F

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Overcharged on shallots @ .30 each. I ordered 4 & got charged $3.20 (@ .80 each)

I havent spoken to anyone at Instacart yet im trying to reach someone on this website for a refund back to my psyment method..

Loss:
$2

Preferred solution: Full refund

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Robert T Nhu

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Fraudulent charge. Refused to refund.

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AI Highlights
  • - Instacart deliveries were mixed: on time, delays, and cancellations.
  • - Charged a yearly membership after stopping use; refund denied after 30 days.

I have used Instacart with mixed experiences: timely, delayed, and cancelled deliveries. As a result, I chose to stop using them.

Suddenly, I noticed a charge on my credit card. I called Instacart and requested an explanation. I was advised the charge was a yearly membership. I replied, 'I do not use Instacart; I have no recollection of signing up for a yearly membership,' and requested a refund.

The response: 'It's over 30 days; no refund.' I explained I had been in the hospital and just learned about the charge. I asked to speak with a supervisor, but the representative refused.

Loss:
$107
Pros:
  • Delivery timely convenient
Cons:
  • Delivery late incorrect cancelled p

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Carefully and quickly review all charges. Consider other, more responsible delivery services.

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Tonnette S

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Refund

I made a order to Publix on Friday. I haven't received my refund for the items that I didn't receive. I called Publix but was told to reach out to Instacart.

Loss:
$30
Pros:
  • To use only for emergency
Cons:
  • Customer service is a headache

User's recommendation: Do not use this service

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Malisa S

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They're saying I added things to my order and I did not and I want to refund

The lady that I spoke to was so nice and understanding they were she was nothing like the people that I spoke to in the instacart app in the chat they were *** to put it bluntly no respect did not want to refund the items kept telling me I did add it to the order which I did not So I suggest anybody that has a problem to do exactly what I did I knew instantly to come to his consumer and I would be able to get through to them and I want to thank you guys as well for having this and giving us the ability to make a difference because of y'all at pissed consumer Thank you

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