Authorized Retailers Add Undisclosed Recurring Accessory Charges With No Corporate Recourse
A customer was billed a recurring monthly accessory fee never mentioned at purchase by an authorized (non-corporate) AT&T retailer, and corporate support said they cannot assist because the store isn't corporately owned. This reveals a structural accountability gap between franchise or authorized retailers and the parent company for billing disputes.
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