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Linda H Vrl

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| map-marker Lubbock, Texas

Cancel membership

Have tried to make contact through app to no avail. Please cancel membership immediately for:

Linda Harden

lindab21358@***.com

806-448-****

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User's recommendation: Dont sign up. Hidden charges and fees. No way to cancel on app or email. Have repeatedly to make contact. No luck.

rea Twq

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Bad customer service

The worst customer service I have ever encountered. Firstly, its outsourced to another country where the employees are trained to provide canned responses.

If you ask for a supervisor they will tell you the supervisor can't help either. If you press, they will either ignore you outright or the supervisor will continue with the fake apologies. If you get transferred out of the office, you get more canned responses and are eventually ghosted. Same with the X help account.

They don't help, they just ignore you until you go away.

Citing their own posted policies does not move them either. Thieves and liars.

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Loss:
$148
Cons:
  • Customer service

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Use Shipt instead.

Tyrone F Dpd

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As a delivery driver, unfairly cancelled a batch on me

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I was shopping for an order, they cancelled my batch and Instacart support blamed me for their app allowing my thumb to slip. It was embarrassing, humiliating and degrading.

I wish for Instacart to fix the issue.

I spent my gas and time, and didnt get my pay I was supposed to.

I was blamed unfairly saying its a you problem not an Instacart problem well this doesnt feel like they honour their code of we respect your finances and your time

This happened between 10:15 am and 10:30 am on Sunday April 27, they didnt let me tell the customers I couldnt shop for them and another driver will take care of their order.

They claimed to respect unfair cancellation rates this doesnt show it one bit.

I expect a full apology for their app faulty, and I expect for a reimbursement for their app to store complications. CrySad

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Loss:
$20
Pros:
  • Great deliveries and great earning oppourtunities
Cons:
  • Bad support for cases not following their protocol

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Please consider tipping extra to your delivery driver when ordering from Costco. There’s lots that happen…

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Guest

If you interacted, touched or deleted anything on your phone/device that resulted in your issue that’s on you.

Delmus Xaa

My name is Jordan Anderson I wrong order thing I can cancel my text number 678-373-**** I let you know I’m full deaf and can’t hearing

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Carolyn K Ili

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Stole money

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Original review updated May 07, 2025

They charged my card for a service I didn't ask ask for, when I found out I asked for a cancelation and refund. They canceled but refused to refund the money despite telling me they would.

They claimed they refunded it, but to the wrong credit card. I told then this card is no longer active but they refuse to take responsibility and even accused me of lying. They claim they refunded me but since they used an inactive card, they must have got the money back, they refuse to refund it to the correct card.

Its funny how they had the right card to charge me but when it comes to getting my money back they suddenly they don't have the correct card number. I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!!

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Loss:
$89
Cons:
  • Steel from people
  • Wont provide refunds

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: NEVER USE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beth F Tiu

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INSTACART TOOK $340.00.+40.00 tip taxes $380.00 KEPT MONEY NEVER DELIVER

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They took $340.00 and a tip of $40.00. Total of $380.00 plus taxes and fees $400.00.

I waited 2 1/2 hrs; no one showed up, called, or anything. This was Easter. I had just gotten out of the hospital in renal failure. Had no food, so I ordered things to make sandwiches with water.

Plus, etc. I called grocery customer support. They said my shopper left after placing my order. There was something the shopper had asked for help to find: pimento cheese that was a special brand.

The shopper was upset about something that happened after asking for help. Customer support told me my $400+ would be returned after about 10 days. I managed retail of 600 to 800 people. I told Instacart support they should have called in one of their shoppers, paid them the $40.00 tip they were holding from my order.

She said, 'Cannot?' They always charge $50.00 extra after the completion for 10+ days; they say they are waiting for approval. Instacart gets approval at the time of sale. Long story short, they have my money.

They never delivered my groceries. We had no food on Easter.

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Loss:
$380
Pros:
  • Good products
Cons:
  • Scam keep 50 dollars for 10days approved at checkout

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: DO NOT ORDER THROUGH INSTACART YOU WILL GET STUNG

1 comment
Guest

$380 for sandwich food and water? Renal failure?

No food for Easter? Maybe someone other than you in that collective “WE” you mention should have went to the store.

Richell Uut

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| map-marker Los Angeles, California

Problem with one order

I like to speak to an actual agent because I had an issue with a batch I picked up yesterday. I was making my delivery now.

I didnt find it. The customer canceled it and then I learned later that the batch was taken away, but Ive already was shopping. Did you get paid for it? Does that they did not have the item and see as if I was negligent in that work I need to contact someone when these things happen immediately because Im always kinda hard to go to the app to contact anyone.

I am hoping someone to get back to me very soon because I shouldve gotten paid for that.

I went to the store and start shopping. Could you find the item the customer said refund it that the request was a refund if it was not found, I did that, but I would not close out for some reason.

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Kelly J Yeg

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Spanish shoppers using store employees to do shopping

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Non-English speaking shoppers are using store employees to shop for them. Sprouts in Nashville gets many non-English shoppers using employees to do their work, making employees turn away from their work.

These shoppers are being paid to do nothing. They are ruining jobs!!!

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Cons:
  • Uses store employees to do shopping
  • Takes store employees away from jobs
  • Non english shoppers lazy

Preferred solution: Suspend non English shoppers.

User's recommendation: Insta cart waste of money, supporting illegals

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Joylynn Snq
map-marker Lexington, Kentucky

Resolved: Don't understand the question

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Answer the phone more expediently within a 5 min window, should not have to wait over 5 min for customer service to be available, especially if there is an ISSUE at CHECK OUT!!!

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Ben Millan

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Changed my order, tied up funds

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I just tried to order food from Instacart. I selected a local store, and they changed it to a store an hour away.

When I tried to change the order, they cancelled it and refused to refund my money.

I was told that it would take 7 days for it to go back into my account. Because of this, I'm unable to buy my groceries until Monday, when I can talk to the bank.

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Loss:
$27
Cons:
  • Change your order without permission
  • Customer service is overseas
  • Bad customer service and business practice

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Just don't use them.

Sunkist

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Lousy service in Altoona, Iowa

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Updated by user Apr 21, 2025

I never heard anything from them.

Original review updated Apr 07, 2025
I usually had good experiences with Instacart in Des Moines, Iowa, but with only two exceptions my orders in Altoona, Iowa, have been horrible experiences. Shoppers left numerous items out, and ignored my requests to substitute.

Some shoppers didn't bother putting items in bags, simply left items (FOOD) on the hallway floor.

The topper: yesterday I went to the website's live chat, and the customer service rep. couldn't or wouldn't tell me what an additional charge was for- my receipts said 'Order Delivery ID,' ranging from $3.46 to $18.03; I've never ordered 'high-value items,' never been asked for signature or my ID card, all I can figure is they've charged me for taking a picture of the items after leaving the items in front of my door.
I also want to add: it seems most of the Instacart shoppers take multiple orders at a time so they can get tips from as many customers as possible while shorting customers on service.
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Cons:
  • Bad service

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Don't deal with Instacart!

Anonymous
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Request for Account Review and Reactivation

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Dear Instacart Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I recently attempted to sign up for an Instacart account and completed all the required steps.

However, my account was automatically deactivated shortly after activation. Upon contacting support, I was informed that the account was suspended due to a potential duplicate account.

I believe this may have occurred due to the phone numbers involved. I initially registered using the number **708-628-****** (a Metro by T-Mobile number I purchased at a discounted rate), but it seems this number may have already been associated with another account. As a result, I updated my phone number to my primary number, **312-597-******, and was placed on a waitlist.

A few days later, the account appeared to be activated, but was then deactivated again. I have already submitted my Social Security Number and drivers license for verification. I would like to kindly request a thorough review of my submitted documents to confirm that I do not have any duplicate accounts.

I am requesting that my account be activated using the following credentials: -

Email: asrarhussainmohammed@***.com

Phone Number: 312-597-****

To the best of my knowledge, these credentials have not been used to register any previous Instacart accounts.

I am eager to begin working with Instacart and would greatly appreciate your assistance in resolving this issue as soon as possible.

Please let me know if any additional information is required from my side.

Thank you for your time and support. Best regards,

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Guest

I ordered Jordan red and white and white and black and I have received the black and white love with the red and white

Melika Cdj
map-marker Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Cancel membership

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I just want to cancel and get a refund of me

Membership fee, I dont want to pay this fee. You say I can cancel at any time yet I am not able to cancel.

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User's recommendation: Don’t join

Symona W

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| map-marker Greenville, North Carolina

Cos have a problem with the app

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Instacart - Cos have a problem with the app

The app is giving me problems sense yeasterday and they gave me a free month and I need groceries and the app been given me the same message

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User's recommendation: It’s been good

Ashley M Qxh

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Won a $300 visa gift card for survey

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Instacart - Won a $300 visa gift card for survey
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I won a gift card for completing a survey and had to answer a math question, which I did, but heard nothing back. It's been almost a week of trying to get my winnings from them.

I keep getting the run around from support. I emailed the sweepstakes and got nothing back. Everything with this company is like pulling teeth and very stressful. The customer service is awful.

It seems only with Instacart do you win something and don't receive your winnings.

After I receive my $300, I will be closing my Instacart account and won't use them again. DoorDash, Uber, and Skip all provide grocery delivery in my area, so it's time to move on to more respectful and competent platforms.

The total disrespect and outright lies from customer service are surprising - I'm amazed Instacart is still operating. Management might want to get a hold of themselves before people stop using Instacart.

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Loss:
$300
Pros:
  • Convenience
Cons:
  • To many to list- customer service is awful they lie to you

Preferred solution: My winnings sent to me

User's recommendation: Just use another service

ERICKA M Blq

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REFUND,NO CREDIT

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Updated by user Apr 02, 2025

I just know not to mess with them regarding a refund anymore

Original review Apr 02, 2025

I WAS DELIVERED THE WRONG ITEM ONE OF THE ITEMS WAS FALSE ADVERTISEMENT ON THE FRONT OF THE PACKAGE IT HAS TWO SHOWING LIKE IT'S TWO OF THEM IN THE PACKAGE AND IT WAS ONLY ONE AND I ASKED FOR MY REFUND AND INSTEAD OF MY THEY WANTED TO GIVE ME CREDIT TOWARDS INSTACART INSTEAD OF GIVING ME MY FULL REFUND BUT I RATHER HAVE MY REFUND

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Loss:
$16

Preferred solution: Full refund