The Black Cat Complaints platform released its July corporate complaint processing rankings, with data sourced from its own system reflecting how businesses handle and resolve consumer issues. By the end of July 2026, the platform had received over 37.48 million valid consumer complaints cumulatively, with nearly 750,000 filed in July alone. To more accurately and promptly highlight customer service trends across different consumer sectors, the rankings are divided by industry and also feature a "Most Watched Areas" list based on recent hot consumer events, offering more valuable references for shoppers.
Key issue: Room conditions at the James Joyce Coffetel Hotel did not match booking descriptions, accompanied by indifferent customer service. The James Joyce Coffetel Hotel, Xian Hotel, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Yishang Hotel, and Super 8 Hotel have been placed on the Blacklist for July 2026 in the hotel and lodging sector.
Recently, multiple consumers reported booking rooms online at the James Joyce Coffetel Hotel only to find the actual room type differed from their reservation. One consumer contacted the hotel manager for a room change after discovering the discrepancy, but upon checking into the second room, it was still the wrong type. Further complaints to the hotel went unresolved without a proper response. Another consumer noted that room details did not match the booking page description, citing a room labeled as "with window" that actually had an exterior wall of glass behind it, with the window only opening a narrow slit, completely failing to provide ventilation.
The Black Cat Complaints July industry Red and Blacklist includes:
Shared Services Blacklist: Smart Smile Connect, Guangyu Kossete Battery Swap, Roadbit, Xiaodian Technology, Xiudian, Laidian, Xiaoliu Sharing, Hello, Shenzhen Electric Dingdang Technology, Nangua Xia. Redlist: Monster Charging, Jubao Charging, Soudian, Street Electric, Songguo E-bike, Beidian, Chengdu Chengke Zhishang, Yuekuai Flash Charging.
Shopping Platforms Blacklist: Taobao Mall, Idle Fish, Tmall, 1688, Paitang, Pinduoduo, JD Daojia, JD Mall, Top Sports, Alibaba Business Consultant. Redlist: Qianshan Collection, Leyigou Technology Tianjin Co., Ltd., Huigou Bang Mall, Shanchao Technology, Taishen Preferred, Zuxiaoxin, Zhuoyu Mall, Jigouxiang Mall, Nanjing Hecheng Network, Hangzhou Zaidao.
Travel and Accommodation Blacklist: Shenzhen Airlines, West Air, Chengdu Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Okay Airways, Beibu Gulf Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Air Changan, Shanghai Disney Resort. Redlist: Qingdao Haiyun Duan, Chengdu Ocean Business Travel, Ctrip Travel Services, eHi Car Rental, Shenzhou Car Rental, Jinjiang Inn, Fengyun Travel, Ziru Travel Agency, Changxing Yixing.
Entertainment and Lifestyle Blacklist: WeChat, National K Song, Fenwandao, Fengjun Culture, Leke Fitness, QQ, Kuqi Entertainment, Cloud TV Aurora, Shanghai Luobida Information Technology, Yetimall. Redlist: Xingchenghuixuan, iQiyi, Litchi Cloud Service, Heyou Technology, Sichuan Xinghengyun Innovation Technology, Shenzhen Yunxun Shenzhen Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Jingtian Kechuang, Beihai Daien Technology, Yinghan Fitness, Huantai Technology.
Education and Training Blacklist: Zhonggong Education, Duolingo, Jiangzhen, Dongao Accounting Online, Akeso Foreign Teacher Network, Jiangsu Baixiaoxuan Education, Huatu Education, Zhengsiqi Education, Nayun Culture, Guangzhou Kongshi Shengshi Education Consulting Co., Ltd. Redlist: Litchi Micro Course, Henan Zhongan Jianpei, Yuanfudao, Qiantang Education, Xianlizhixue, Benyuan Education, Xueershi, Yuan Programming, Lihua Education, Suzhou Tongchong Information Technology.
Finally, Black Cat Complaints reminds consumers that it provides dispute resolution services free of charge, and any fees charged in the name of the platform or its partners are fraudulent. Consumers should stay vigilant, report such accounts to the platform, and contact the police. After filing a complaint on the Black Cat platform, the disputed company will directly contact the consumer for resolution; the platform itself will not proactively reach out to assist with refunds. Consumers are urged to use official channels for dispute resolution, avoid trusting third-party agencies or individuals offering refund services, and report any scams to the police. Official complaint channels include the Black Cat Complaints website, mobile app downloaded from official app stores, and mini-programs on WeChat, Baidu, Alipay, and Douyin. To prevent personal information leaks and scams, consumers should carefully review complaint submissions for exposed private data, use official channels only, avoid sharing sensitive information or making payments through unknown links, be wary of calls from foreign numbers, and remember that legitimate refunds are processed through original payment methods, never via external platforms requiring fees like "unfreezing" or "verification" deposits. Black Cat Complaints focuses on consumer disputes from actual purchases and appreciates user understanding and support.