AT&T Charged Extra on Final Bill After Autopay Mysteriously Failed
Customer switched from AT&T to Spectrum and autopay failed on final bill despite unchanged bank details. AT&T added $100 past-due charge before the actual autopay date. Customer service was unhelpful in resolving the discrepancy.
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