Storage Company Removes Container With Belongings Inside Despite Confirmed Pickup Date
A long-term storage rental customer reports being overcharged for undelivered services, losing billing-portal access needed to manage the account, and having their container removed with family belongings still inside — despite a confirmed, automatically reconfirmed pickup date. Offshore customer service demanded payment over the phone without providing account information or resolution.
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