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AT&T Charges Accounts Outside Billing Cycles With No Dispute Resolution

AT&T customers report unauthorized charges pulled from bank accounts on dates outside the billing cycle, with customer service offering no meaningful resolution. Users describe a cycle of fees, unhelpful support, and no exit path other than cancellation.

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