Xfinity Opens New Promotional Account Without Cancelling Existing One, Charging Double
Xfinity agents open new promotional accounts for customers without closing the prior account, resulting in two active bills at the same address. When the duplicate billing is discovered, the company refuses to issue refunds for the unauthorized charges. This pattern suggests a systemic incentive misalignment where agent commissions create billing fraud.
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