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Vinted Sellers Say They Were Unfairly Banned From the App

Vinted Sellers Say They Were Unfairly Banned From the App

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Thousands of Vinted users say they have been unfairly banned or left out of pocket after buyer disputes on the secondhand app. A campaign called Sad Vinted Faces has gathered over 6,400 complaints, including sellers accused of selling fakes despite showing receipts. A consumer expert blames automated dispute systems. Vinted says 98% of sales go smoothly and that all appeals are reviewed by real people.

Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs

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