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Rating Distribution

UPS has 1.4 star rating from 1457 reviews, 16% would recommend, and consumers are mostly dissatisfied; tracking tool is noted as a pro.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Read UPS reviews for recurring delivery and customer service concerns.
  • Expect delays or misdelivery even with paid guarantees.
  • Prepare documentation for refunds and damage claims.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Pervasive customer complaints about poor customer service and long hold times.
  • Lost or misdelivered packages, address errors, and failed refunds/claims.
  • High price level with unmet guaranteed delivery and billing/refunds issues.

Positive Feedback

Tracking functionality and occasional helpful agents are cited as positives.

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map-marker Aurora, Colorado

Phone stolen at my door the driver didn't call or the times was off so I no idea the phone was there and didn't get a tracking number

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For I didn't receive my phone it was delivered and stolen at my door. What more u want me to say iits a 1 for service

User's recommendation: Poor

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Louis S Qkd

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| map-marker Somerset, New Jersey

Driver came to my home, left a sign that I wasn't home when they attempted delivery. However, I was at home, had taken time off from work and driver did not make an actual attempt to contact me

AI Highlights
  • - Driver ignored UPS profile and call-box instructions; missed note left.
  • - Prolonged delays; I took time off work and it was redirected to pickup.
UPS - Driver came to my home, left a sign that I wasn't home when they attempted...

I had received a notification from a vendor that a package was being delivered by UPS to my home. The notification also indicated that my signature would be required to confirm delivery back to the vendor.

I have an account with UPS, and my profile has specific driver instructions to follow when making a delivery. I checked my UPS account to verify that my standing instructions are listed. I also have options selected on my profile, where UPS deliveries can be directed to (i.e., email address choices, phone number).

I had to take time off from work to be present for this delivery. In the lobby of my building, I also provided full instructions for the driver to follow, which included a picture of my delivery call box and the specific UPS tracking number. In the printed instructions, I also indicated that if I should not be at home at the time of delivery, they could select my neighbor (who also resides in my building) as they could sign for and accept delivery.

At 8:30 AM, I got a UPS notice via text and email with a delivery estimate of 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

There would be several more alerts: 'driver on way,' 'almost there.' I waited until 4 PM without getting any delivery. At about 6:00 PM, I received an email and text update that my package is now being delivered to a UPS drop-off location, where I can pick up and sign for the package.

I am now super angry about this. Why, you may ask? The driver placed a 'Sorry we missed you' label on my building front entrance door, which further confirms that the driver did not follow the delivery instructions listed on my UPS profile or the instructions placed on my call box.

I must now waste more time and take time off from work again.

Loss:
$60
Pros:
  • Reputable delivery company
  • Have local stores
Cons:
  • Driver lied about delivery attempt
  • Drivers continuously delivering to incorrect location

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: When possible, select a different delivery service

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2 comments
Guest

Yeah, no one is going through all of this to get you a package. They have time constraints and will not wait around, pressing buttons and then waiting for someone to come down. Have them hold it at the station if this is the process that you've set up.

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Thank you for your opinion. However, your commentary has little merit, as you have missed the point.

The UPS driver LIED about making the delivery attempt.

The call box in my building is there to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the building, who could do property damage, or access someone else's unit. This is no different from those properties which have an outside front gate, and the person must identify themselves, to the owner, via a Call box, who provides them with an access code, to open the gate.

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Tyman_29

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State consumer bureaus and BBB regional offices often automatically merge or close these complaints

AI Highlights
  • - Lost Package label contradicts logs showing Returned and vendor recall.
  • - Driver recall with forged signature marked Lost Package to hide the audit trail.
Updated by user Sep 02, 2026

Following a dispute over replacement hardware, an unauthorized early-morning 4:46 AM transit intercept was executed on my delivery. Shortly after, UPS issued automated written notifications claiming the package was officially "lost" in their system.Instead of accepting the "lost" narrative, I independently tracked down the actual physical location and logs showing where the item was routed.

The package wasn't lost at all—the "lost" status was a convenient automated or manual cover to mask the transit intercept, prevent delivery, and shield Boost Mobile / Likewize from my claim of unfair trade decptive practice.Falsifying logistics statuses to cover up fulfillment errors is deceptive trade practice. This entire paper trail—contrasting the automated "lost package" emails with the physical location proof—has been officially added to my active regulatory filing but as of how broken our consumer protection agencies are this issue of clearly fraud decptive practice still remains unresolved.BBB, OAG, MD, and FCC has failed me multiple times as a OAG supervisor has mishandled and closed my claim resolved while having documentation of boost mobile misconduct tampering and enforcing a false credit response as a honor municipalatin my claim and the OAG office but the supervisor who were handling my claim ignored the evidence documentation of this scheme and allowed a enforce credit closed my claim resolved never seeing if I consent to the credit as a honor with my knowledge also won't allow me to challenge boost corporate case manager credit as a honor by merging new claims I file with the closed resolved.These actions that I am saying against Boost Mobile/ Likewise and now Ups, not just words I have documentation proof of these actions but the consumer protection agencies that suppose to assist and help with citizens consumer claims as we do have rights as a customer citizen who are purchasing merchandise from these retailers even if we lack information on what they doing in good faith cannot basically steal we have to start holding companies corporation accountable for violating consumer rights

Original review Aug 30, 2026
United Parcel Service, Inc. UPS/ Likewize Corp.

/ DISH Wireless L.L.C. (Boost Mobile)
UPSs notice on August 29, 2026, opening a "Lost package investigation" directly contradicts Exhibit C (which proves the package was scanned as "Returned") and Exhibit D (proving verbal confirmation of the vendor recall). Converting a driver-executed recall with a forged signature scan into a "Lost Package" classification constitutes an affirmative attempt to alter commercial audit trails to insulate Likewize Corp.
Screenshot (The Carrier Log): Shows the explicit progress bar ending on "Returned" at the Economy Mart Access Point address. The package was physically handled and processed through a return protocol, not misplaced.

Screenshot(The Phone Log): Timestamped call record with UPS Customer Service (1-86*-***-****), proving direct verbal communication occurred regarding this exact tracking event.
A package that was delivered to an Access Point, pulled back by a driver, and logged with an unauthorized signature scan is NOT lost.

Classifying this as a "lost package" after the driver physically retrieved it alters the paper trail, shields vendor misconduct
If ever have experienced this exact same "phantom fulfillment" schemewhere Boost Mobile/Likewize generated a tracking number, recalled your replacement device mid-transit, falsified a return signature, or altered tracking logs while state consumer protection divisions failed or closed your casedo not let them close your file. Keep pursuing to have the consumer protection division to actually assist and protect our consumer rights as citizens customers we do have

User's recommendation: We must hold telecommunications providers, claim administrators, and carriers accountable when traditional consumer protection channels fall short.

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Genaro F Dvz

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| map-marker San Juan, San Juan Municipio

Resolved: When I getting my package

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Updated by user Aug 27, 2026

*Late on my delivery*, { but is resolved already}. Is all good.

Original review Aug 12, 2026

I need to know when I'm getting my package. I'm the receiver, my name is Genaro Fontanez

My address is: Urbanisacion Jardines Del Caribe

Calle Alamo L-10

Mayayagüez, Puerto Rico, 00680, if UPS Dont find it I need the same Product Item bought at Amason a AFERIY 2048Wh Portable POWER STATION

Preferred solution: I want my package or a REPLACEMENT TO SEND IT TO THE ADRESS urb. JARDINES del Caribe, Calle Alamo L-9, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico 00680

User's recommendation: When Im getting my package, Im Struggling

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LeShode W Bpd

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No Accountability For Their Errors

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Original review updated Jun 26, 2026

I ordered an important document I needed for my housing situation , paid for it in full to have it expedited faster to me through a government website and the company uses UPS for shipping.UPS delivered my package to the wrong address. They sent me a photo of the address they delivered it to and from the beginning I informed them that, that was the wrong address.

An investigation took place to try to locate my package and I wait 8 days, keeping updates on this until I get an email from them saying that my case is closed due to UPS stating that my package was delivered even though I informed them that they delivered it to the wrong address.

I still haven't received anything not even a refund nothing but call the sender advice and that's messed up because I did everything I was supposed to do and now my housing situation is in jeopardy. And I have plenty of proof of this from beginning to end even the last conversation I just had with UPS.

Loss:
$48
Pros:
  • Sometimes you get your stuff on time
Cons:
  • Ups makes errors but they take no accountability at all for their actions

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Just keep in mind everyone is human and you never know, so just because UPS is government doesn't mean they actually care

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Jackie P Nqv

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| map-marker Hamilton, Ohio

I had an issue with store #3223 back in January 2026

Contacted the company first

The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.

AI Highlights
  • - Purchased from Doolittle Online Auctions; store #3223 shipped a broken item.
  • - Account blocked from filing a claim; staff were unhelpful.
UPS - I had an issue with store #3223 back in January 2026
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I had an issue with store #3223 back in January 2026 and now it has just become a matter that frustrates me and I hesitate using UPS. I buy and sell a lot of items online and hesitate when the seller wants to send UPS.

At this point since it's been 5 months and no one will answer my calls or emails but knowing this is how a store who represents a large company as UPS, I feel you need to understand what is going on.

11/28/25 Purchased items from [PERSON_NAME] Online Auctions

They contracted store #3223 to ship

1/9/26 Store #3223 shipped to me in [GEOGRAPHIC_DATA], [GEOGRAPHIC_DATA]

1/13/26 Calls were made and emails sent to Store #3223 about the broken item

2/18/26 Visited my local store to find out what I should do

2/19/26 Sent an email to the address given when I called [PHONE_NUMBER]

The most frustrating fact is being told that store #3223 put a block on the account so that I can't file a claim. The store packed and shipped the box.

The item was broken when they packed it as there was no damage to the box. The person I spoke to at the store was very sassy and acted like I was a hassle to even speak with.

Loss:
$25

User's recommendation: Don't deal with store #3223. If shipping from that area, make sure you use a different shipper.

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Bryan C Ugy

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| map-marker Magnolia, Delaware

Recent irreplaceable gift all broken in...

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UPS - Recent irreplaceable gift all broken in...

Recent irreplaceable gift all broken in UzPS box.

Do not want the shipper to know it is broken - it will only upset them, and they cannot replace it.

Therefore, I don't want to give you the tracking number because your system is set up to contact the shipper.

Need a creative alternative to make me whole.

What do you suggest?

Pros:
  • I assume you stand behind your service
Cons:
  • Cannot help receiver without notifying sender
  • Ridge policy ties the hands of agent on the phone

Preferred solution: $50 give card - gift is irreplaceable & priceless to me

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Jonathan M Pgl
map-marker Omaha, Nebraska

My package has gotten denied from transit

Contacted the company first

The reviewer tried to contact the company before posting this review.

UPS - My package has gotten denied from transit

Received a text that my package has got denied from transit I was just wondering if I can get more details of why it happened and see if I can get a refund for it

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Yes

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Stephne T

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| map-marker Victoria, British Columbia

Resolved: Less than 50% of package received

AI Highlights
  • - Delivery took 6 weeks, parcel went missing, then reappeared damaged.
  • - The package arrived with less than 50% of contents and claims were denied.

I waited 6 weeks for this delivery and then while tracking (note, no personal message from UPS) saw the parcel is missing. After numerous calls I am informed that the sender (who has no financial investment therein - they were paid in full for both courier and products) has to file a claim.

They did and then the package suddenly appears and is on it's way. After another tracking I discover the package is now damaged. Another few calls to agents who don't care a damn I am told the sender has to claim again. Then the package(not in original packaging)does arrive but with less than 50% of the contents.

Now I cannot claim for some reason.

Worst service, worst company - you do well so steer clear of them. Be forewarned

Loss:
$3000
Cons:
  • There service is atrocious

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don't trust UPS with your packages

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amanda p Amo

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Does not honor damage claims

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AI Highlights
  • - Filed a UPS damage claim on June 22, 2026; most contents destroyed.
  • - Website issues; documents had to be submitted twice.

I filed a damage claim with UPS on June 22, 2026, for a package of family heirlooms that I shipped from my deceased uncle's house to my own house in a different state. Most of the contents arrived completely destroyed.

I followed the UPS damage claims process, and for the past two months, it has been a grueling process of trying to navigate UPS's broken website, submit forms that nobody ever looks at, and speak to customer service agents who can't help. After two months and hours of my time wasted, I'm still being told I haven't submitted documents needed to complete this claim. In fact, I've submitted the documents twice. Both times I had to submit them in response to an email generated from a customer service agent over the phone.

This is due to a series of technical issues UPS has with their own website, which has made it so I can't submit the documents through the claims dashboard. The non-functioning website and claims process is clearly broken on purpose so that UPS can exhaust the customer to the point that they give up, and UPS never has to pay out a damage claim.

What's sad is I insured this package for $200, and I also paid $200 for them to destroy the contents. In the end, if this claim ever goes through, all I get is not having had to pay UPS to destroy my package and nothing but hours of frustration and broken family heirlooms to show for it.

Loss:
$200
Cons:
  • Destroyed my package and gave me the run around

Preferred solution: Honor your own damage claim process. Look documents I sent you. Give me the $200 insured value of the package you owe me and which I have completed all the paperwork for.

User's recommendation: Just be prepared for them to destroy your things and never honor a damage claim.

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Edward M Nsp

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| map-marker Brooklyn, New York

A Terrible Experience with UPS

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AI Highlights
  • - UPS lost the passport on return; the claim process was inconsistent.
  • - Costs near $1,500; UPS paid $189.80; policy cap is $100 plus $89.80.

I sent my passport (w/prepaid overnight return) to an embassy in DC. UPS lost it on the return, in Landover.

The store clerk just said, 'We're an independent store, we have nothing to do with it.' I spent 6 days calling various UPS numbers, with mounting frustration. Some agents said I couldn't file a claim since I was the recipient, even though I'd paid shipping. Others said I could, and one helped me do it, but they said it's 2-7 days before an adjustor takes the case, and 'the process can't be rushed.' I tried to reach a supervisor. One finally called back and left a message with no way to reach her.

Another agent told me the adjustor had cancelled my claim. No idea why. I filed a new claim. She said I'd get a call in 24-48 hours.

No call. She gave me a new Customer Relations #, but it wouldn't accept outside calls. By then, I was out of both time and hope. I rescheduled my flight, declared my passport lost, and got a new one.

By then, I'd spent almost $1,500 on travel changes and new documents, but the stress and frustration were worse than the expense. Several days ago, UPS sent me $189.80 via Zelle to settle my claim. I called the claims office to tell them what replacing those documents and reshipping actually cost ($535) and was told that since I hadn't insured the package, $100 is the max refund, plus $89.80 for the failed return. I told them no one in the UPS store advised me of this policy.

They said, 'The store's independent.' What's the moral of the story? UPS = Unbelievably Poor Service.

Loss:
$1300
Pros:
  • If it works
Cons:
  • Dysfunctional culture and no accountability

User's recommendation: Use FedEx or USPS

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Rod B Doa

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Delivery

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AI Highlights
  • - I asked the driver to leave parcels under the door sign.
  • - The last package by the door caused a trip hazard.
  • - I filed a complaint about a missed delivery.
UPS - Delivery

Last time I received a package from UPS I caught the driver walking in, I said he could leave the package there, he was next to my garbage can. I told him if all my deliveries could go under the sign next to the door in future.

I told him the last package was left in front of the door creating a trip hazard. He was argumentative and said my walkway is a trip hazard. 6' of clear space all the way in. So I asked if he could let his supervisor know to have drivers place packages under the sign.

He still wanted to argue, so I told him, just do your job. I made a complaint over the phone to their customer service about the next item that didn't get delivered. That was last week. This morning I got a call from a very nice man from my local UPS who said he understood and the problem would get resolve and the package would be delivered today or tomorrow.

Apparently the driver out of spite changed it to pickup. It sure wasn't me. An hour or so later I get another call from the exact same local number, saying the package was not getting delivered.

He claimed I had talked aggressively to the driver. I did not.

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Guest

Your whole post sounds aggressive. I can imagine what it sounded like in person.

Pam W Xas

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| map-marker Surgoinsville, Tennessee

Unreliable shipping and useless customer service

AI Highlights
  • - Mis-sorted, wrong state, and missing packages in 5 of 7 shipments.
  • - Customer service is unhelpful; no reimbursements for delays.

Mis-sorted, left at dock, shipped to wrong state & misplaced packages 5 of 7 packages. Of the last 7 shipments I have made with UPS, five (5) have either been mis-sorted at a hub, one Next Day Air package was left at a UPS Dock in Knoxville and never made it to Nashville, so it wasn't delivered for 3 days.

Several packages have arrived at the local facility but are "missing" and are delivered days late. And one package shipped to the Richmond, VA area was "lost" and was finally found in Milton, Florida. Then UPS put the package on a truck to the Richmond area which took another two days. The total shipping time for the package to travel 200 miles was 5 business days with a weekend in the middle.

And speaking with Customer Service is a waste of time. They have no resolutions other than to wait for the package ot eventually be delivered. Also, as long as the package is eventually found and eventually delivered they refuse to pay any claim. So we paid for a Next Day Air package and received 3 day service and were not reimbursed for the different in cost between a Next Day Air package and a Ground package.

Unfortunately, USPS and FedX are not much better. A package shipped by FedX ground to us took 13 days to reach us in Northeast Tennessee (it's 5 hours by car). So, UPS Service is horrible, Customer Service is horrible, and unless you are a HUGE company, you don't have a UPS Representative to contact to vent your frustrations to. Some of their phone representatives seem to be offshore and their only answer is to wait until the package shipped 8/7/26 isn't delivered by 8/13/26 and submit a claim and hope to be reimbursed for the cost of shipping the missing package.

I have wasted hours on the phone with UPS and sent numerous emails to their UPSPreferred.

And the only change is that the delivery becomes more unreliable and more expensive.

I remember when FedX and UPS provided excellent service with excellent domestic customer service available. But having problems with 5 of the last 7 packages that I have shipped is becoming a problem.

User's recommendation: Options are not good. FedX has had issues, too

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Guest

they up have been that way for many many years they are union they dont care at all im sure they will pull the "was delivered" excuse

anand v Yyc

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| map-marker Tempe, Arizona

Took a black&white printout of a single page for $3.82

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UPS - Took a black&white printout of a single page for $3.82

Took a black and white printout of a single page from my USB drive in the store and ended up paying $3.82. I was shocked to see this price, looked at the bill and asked about the $2.99 print service fee that I didn't expect.

The store associate confirmed that this fee is applicable for any printing. I took several prints from my USB drive in the past without paying this fee at the UPS store. Does UPS charge this fee of $2.99 in the store for all prints? Is it for each page or any number of pages?

If this is true, UPS should display this in bold. If not, train your store associates. I was thinking this is only applicable when you email. If so, also change the name to email/internet convenience fee instead of print service to avoid any confusion.

We actually need a 15x18 size print but went ahead with an 11x17 print as the associate said that is the maximum size you have.

I thought UPS could help with printing any custom size. We ended up paying more money for a printout which is not useful for us.

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Beware when you avail print services from UPS

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Guest

The print service fee is the base charge to open a file for printing. It varies from $1 to $3 depending on the owner of each location. If the file has ten pages, the fee is just charged once, then the smaller cost for each page.

Doug M Biv

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Horrible service and horrible responses

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AI Highlights
  • - Perishable food arrived spoiled after being kept in hot trucks.
  • - Delivery missed the two-day window, wasting food for a homebound caregiver.
Updated by user Sep 11, 2026

Never purchase food delivery requiring on time delivery due to refrigeration if they use UPS!

Original review Aug 26, 2026
Im a homebound caregiver and cannot leave the house because I also work full-time from home while also taking care of my wife whos on hospice. I rely on delivered food items and she now has to have puréed food so I ordered from a company and it should arrive within the two day window at the latest UPS has continually kept the perishable food items in their hot trucks here in North Carolina for a full day or more before delivering to my house so all the purchased food is expired and melted.
Would UPS like to have their wife or husband die from them slowly and while waiting for them to have their food delivered so they can feed their wife or husband they find out that the food is now spoiled because UPS has sat on it all damn day?!
Loss:
$138
Cons:
  • Arrived late perishable items first melted

Preferred solution: Deliver product or service ordered

User's recommendation: Don’t use UPS for anything because they’re a worthless POS

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diego c Bps

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| map-marker Ancona, Province Of Ancona
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AI Highlights
  • - Customer service was inadequate and inconsistent.
  • - Costs were opaque; no official docs were provided.
  • - Delivery was delayed; package arrived tampered.
Updated by user Mar 07, 2026

Today, the person who hosted my daughter received a request from a debt collection agency to pay $347 on behalf of UPS for unknown reasons. Just like with previous issues, there is no information provided at all.It is worth noting that in January, we received an almost full refund for the damages to the package.

I have already written to the agency demanding proof of the claim, as I have already paid for the shipping, both Italian and US customs duties, and the UPS brokerage fees.Every cost that was communicated to me has been paid in full.

Now, out of the blue, they are claiming an additional $347! I have never had such a negative experience with a company’s service.

Updated by user Jan 06, 2026

First advice: avoid UPS.Second advice: Don't back down on what's owed. It's a classic tactic: they stall the process just to see if the client will throw in the towel.

Updated by user Dec 24, 2025

This is the email I have received from them"...Following our review, we inform you that the investigation has been closed with a negative outcome, as the parcel could not be located.Below we list the documents missing for the handling of the case:– Purchase invoice dated prior to the damaged shipment, certifying the value of all the goods contained in the parcel entrusted to us.– Copy of the waybill...."I replied pointing out that the procedure was completed online and that all operators verified the parcel using the tracking code, so I do not understand the need for such documentation, apart from the request for bank details. They replied again, essentially repeating the same thing, namely that the “parcel could not be located” and that they require this documentation, which I am unable to retrieve from the website because no copy is available, nor was it clearly stated that a copy should be retained for potential claims.

I continue to be astonished by the poor quality of UPS’s service. If possible, I would give them -5 stars...

Original review Dec 22, 2025
The customer service provided was wholly inadequate. Incorrect information was repeatedly communicated, and no clear guidance was given regarding the documentation required for export and import.

Cost transparency was entirely lacking, and no official documentation was supplied to substantiate the charges allegedly imposed by U.S. Customs.
After the shipment had been held for approximately 20 days, an additional brokerage fee of USD 75 was applied for customs-related services. This occurred despite prior assurances that there were no issues and that U.S. Customs had not requested any additional documentation.

Delivery dates were repeatedly confirmed for the same day and subsequently removed at the end of the day, resulting in continuous delays.
Only at a later stageafter contacting a representative who appeared to intervene effectivelywas an additional document suddenly requested, causing further delivery delays.
Upon delivery, the package was found to be severely tampered with.

The food products, although industrial and originally sealed, were scattered inside the parcel.
Furthermore, it was not possible to open an official claim over a period of 20 days. Telephone support provided inconsistent information, email follow-ups were promised but never received, and the online system requires a code obtainable only by submitting business-related information, which is unreasonable for a private individual.
Pros:
  • No one helps you solve your problem
Cons:
  • Poor customer service and no clear charges and wrong information

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: This company should be avoided

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Summary

United Parcel Service, Inc is the largest package delivery company in the world. The UPS is headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The company was started by two friends Jim Casey and Claude Ruan in 1907 in Seattle, Washington. Originally it was called American Messenger Company. The company expanded to Canada in 1975. And a year later West German affiliate, the first in Europe, appeared. The brown color symbolizes the company. Its vehicles and uniforms are brown. The company has been through numerous mergers and acquisitions and in 1999 it became a public company. United Parcel Service's Political Action Committee has been donating to the US elections to support federal candidates.

UPS reviews and complaints

UPS is ranked 256 out of 1756 in Transportation and Logistics category

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