Telecom Sales Reps Promise Free Devices That Result in Large Hidden Bills
Telephone sales agents falsely promise devices are free while enrolling customers in equipment installment plans. Senior and vulnerable customers discover hundreds to thousands in surprise charges with no easy recourse. Customer service channels are inaccessible, leaving victims unable to dispute or return the unwanted devices.
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