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ISP Continues Charging After Cancellation, Sending Account to Collections

Customers who properly cancel internet service continue receiving charges from their ISP due to backend billing failures, eventually resulting in collections referrals for debts they do not owe. Despite documented calls and refund history, collections agencies prove unresponsive and use delay tactics. The gap between ISP billing systems and cancellation confirmation creates repeated harm.

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