SD
Stephanie Debruhl
Jul 17, 2026
Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Incident at Giant Store #347 – July 17
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding an extremely upsetting experience I had at Giant Store #347 in Upper Marlboro on Friday, July 17, at approximately 4:30 p.m.
I went to the store to purchase a money order in the amount of $911.39 to pay my rent. Before beginning the transaction, I specifically asked the cashier, Shurla, if the money order machine was working. She assured me that it was.
She proceeded with the transaction but was unable to provide the money order. She then attempted to credit the funds back to my account. Before she processed the refund, I asked whether the funds would be immediately available, and she told me they would be.
She then instructed me to use the next card reader. During that process, an additional $400 was charged to my account in error, leaving my account balance at $0. Although I was eventually refunded the extra $400, I was informed that it would take up to five days for the original $911.39 to be returned to my account.
This placed me in a terrible financial situation because those funds were intended to pay my rent.
What made this experience even more distressing was the way I was treated by the staff. The manager, Jarrett Morton, was present during the incident. As I became visibly upset and began crying over the situation, both he and the cashier laughed at me. I then heard Ms. Shurla tell Mr. Morton that she had done nothing wrong and that “it was my loss” and that I would have to “figure it out.”
I found their behavior to be completely unprofessional, disrespectful, and lacking any compassion. Rather than attempting to resolve the issue or show empathy, I was made to feel embarrassed and dismissed during an already stressful situation.
I am requesting that Giant investigate this incident, review any available surveillance footage and transaction records, and address the conduct of the employees involved. I would also appreciate a written response explaining the outcome of your investigation and any steps being taken to prevent another customer from experiencing similar treatment.
This experience has caused me significant stress and financial hardship, and I am extremely disappointed in the level of customer service I received. I have been a Giant customer for years, but after this incident, I seriously question whether I will shop at your stores again.
Sincerely,
Stephanie DeBruhl