Allstate SquareTrade Warranty Claim Process Unclear and Slow for Unfixable Devices
A customer filing an Allstate SquareTrade electronics warranty claim for an unfixable streaming device found the claims process confusing and slow, requiring the device be shipped away for evaluation and leaving the family without service for weeks.
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