Hi [客户名], we’re very sorry that you received the wrong item in order [订单号]. We understand how disappointing this is, and we’ll do our best to put it right quickly.
Handling Incorrect Items Received on WhatsApp
12 English phrases on this page, sorted by tone, each with a Simplified Chinese translation.
Gentle · 4
When the customer is upset and you still want to keep the repeat business
Thank you for letting us know, [客户名]. Could you please send us a clear photo of the item you received, including its label or packaging? This will help us arrange the right solution without delay.
We sincerely apologize for the mix-up. Once we confirm the item received, we can arrange a replacement with [正确商品] or discuss another option that works for you.
We appreciate your patience while we look into this. Please keep the item and all original packaging for now, as we may need them for the return arrangement.
Neutral · 4
For routine notices, no emotion
To verify the issue for order [订单号], please send photos of the item received, the outer parcel, and the shipping label. Please make sure the details are readable.
After we receive the requested photos, we will review them within [处理时限] and confirm whether we will send [正确商品] or provide [补救方案].
We have confirmed that the item sent does not match your order. We can ship [正确商品] to [收货地址]. Please confirm that this address is still correct.
A return is required before we can complete the replacement. We will provide [退货方式] and return instructions. Please send the item back unused and with its original packaging where possible.
Firm · 4
When the customer keeps pushing and you need to hold a clear line
We can proceed only after receiving the photos requested for order [订单号]. Without evidence of the item and parcel label, we are unable to verify the wrong-item claim.
Please do not use, alter, or dispose of the item while this case is under review. The item must remain in resalable condition for a return or replacement to be approved.
The return must be sent using [退货方式] by [退货截止日期]. If it is not shipped by that date, the replacement request will be closed.
We can replace only the item originally ordered, [正确商品]. We’re unable to exchange it for a different product, color, or size through this wrong-item case.
Other scenarios
- Change Shipping Address for Independent Store Orders →
- Product Compatibility Inquiries →
- Online Store Order Confirmation Email Not Received →
- Customs Duties and Import Tax Communication →
- Damaged Item Support for Online Stores →
- Customer Service Scripts for Discount Codes That Won’t Work on Your Online Store →
- Handling Duplicate Orders on Your Online Store →
- Out-of-Stock Alternatives for Independent Store Orders →
- Invoice or Receipt Requests →
- Customer Service Scripts for Payment Failures on Independent Stores →
- TikTok Shop Order Cancellations →
- TikTok Shop Return Request Customer Service →
- TikTok Shop Bad Review Recovery →
- TikTok Shop Size Inquiries →
- WhatsApp Package Marked Delivered but Not Received →
- Customer Product Detail Questions →
- WhatsApp Refund Alternatives →
- WhatsApp Shipping Delay Reassurance →
- Customer Questions Duplicate Subscription Charges →
About these phrases: each is sorted by CS scenario and tone, with a Chinese back-translation. What matters isn’t just translation accuracy but whether the line lands well in a CS context — because a literal “we can’t refund you” may already have offended the customer.