Telecom Carriers Add Recurring Services to Accounts Without Consent
AT&T customers discover they have been charged for opt-in services like device upgrade plans without ever agreeing to them. Over multi-year periods, these unauthorized charges can accumulate to hundreds of dollars. The issue surfaces only when customers review their bills in detail.
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