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I am filing a complaint regarding…Shopify – Unresolved Fraudulent/Harassing Reviews
I am filing a complaint regarding Shopify’s handling of repeated, allegedly fraudulent and harassing product reviews left on my store via the Shop channel.

A single individual has left multiple reviews that I believe are abusive, retaliatory, and part of a broader pattern of harassment toward my business. I have also received separate direct emails from the same individual over an extended period of time. Due to this ongoing behavior, I have already blocked this customer from interacting with my store.

On June 5, 2026, I reported the offending Shop reviews through the official reporting system under the “harassment/bullying” category as instructed by Shopify Support. More than five business days later, the reviews remain publicly visible, and I have not received any resolution, removal decision, or meaningful update.

I contacted Shopify Support for assistance and was informed that:

The moderation team is the only team that reviews Shop reviews
There is no direct escalation channel, supervisor review process, or external contact for urgent or safety-related cases
The moderation team may not receive additional context beyond the original report submission
No case number, tracking system, or timeline is available for merchants

This raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of the review moderation and escalation process, particularly in cases involving alleged harassment and potential abuse of the review system.

My key concerns are:

There is no meaningful escalation path for urgent cases involving harassment or repeated abuse.
There is no transparency or tracking system for submitted review reports.
Merchants are unable to confirm whether safety-related context is being properly considered.
Support is unable to provide timelines, accountability, or interim protective measures while reviews remain live.

As a result, harmful content remains publicly visible on my storefront with no clear mechanism for timely resolution or escalation.

Requested Resolution

I am requesting the following:

Immediate re-review of the reported Shop reviews by an appropriate trust & safety escalation team
Removal of reviews that violate Shop’s policies on harassment, abuse, or fraudulent content
Confirmation that merchant-submitted harassment/safety context is fully considered in moderation decisions
Implementation of a clear escalation path or case review process for merchants reporting abusive or harmful reviews

If Shopify is unable to provide escalation or timely resolution for cases involving harassment or potential targeted abuse, I request written confirmation of this limitation.