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PODS repeatedly duplicate-charges customer and gives contradictory refund promises

A customer reports PODS charged duplicate fees for an unused storage container, with support representatives giving shifting explanations and even suggesting the customer file a fraud claim against PODS itself. A severe but individual billing/customer-service breakdown.

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