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AT&T Rep Promised $1,100 Trade-In Credit But Delivered $350

A customer was verbally promised $1,100 in trade-in credit by an AT&T phone representative when purchasing an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but received only $350 on their bill. Despite having the conversation recorded and multiple confirmations, AT&T refuses to honor the original offer. The customer is past the return window, leaving them with no recourse.

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