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Telecoms Mandate Stored Payment Cards Without Customer Consent

Xfinity mobile customers report being forced to keep a credit card on file against their explicit wishes. Previous unauthorized charges from stored cards have eroded trust, yet the policy persists. This represents a systemic billing control issue affecting customer financial safety.

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