Verizon Advertises Free Device Services That Require Hidden Insurance Claims to Redeem
Verizon marketed a free iPhone refresh program but the repair location required filing an insurance claim to proceed, contradicting the advertised offer. This bait-and-switch erodes trust and wastes customer time.
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