AT&T Door-to-Door Rep Misrepresented Plan Costs and Hidden Fees
A customer signed up for four AT&T lines through a door-to-door rep who omitted activation fees, autopay discount requirements, and the true monthly cost. A promised restocking fee waiver was also not honored. The customer ended up paying significantly more than the quoted price across multiple undisclosed charges.
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