Telecom Reps Promise Promotions That Corporate Then Refuses to Honor
AT&T in-store representatives offer promotions with undisclosed conditions that customers do not meet, resulting in unfulfilled gift card or discount commitments. Corporate customer service refuses to honor what the store promised, leaving customers stuck in service contracts they entered in bad faith. This disconnect between sales and fulfillment erodes customer trust in telecom promotions.
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