Comcast Device Replacement Claims Trap Customers in Procedural Loops
Comcast customers following official replacement instructions are hit with erroneous charges when internal processes fail to sync across departments. Employees give conflicting guidance, leaving customers financially liable for errors caused by internal coordination failures. This reflects a systemic ISP customer service accountability gap.
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