Carrier Switcher Promotions Misrepresented by Sales Reps, Then Denied at Redemption
A customer switched carriers based on explicit verbal assurances from two sales representatives that a new device would qualify for an $800 switcher reward, only to later be told the line was ineligible under terms the reps had denied applied. Customer support confirmed the misinformation but stated no exception could be made, leaving the customer without the promised reward despite following the sales process in good faith.
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