Google Fi Makes Unauthorized Charges Months After Purchase With No Support Resolution
Google Fi charges customers' stored payment methods for undisclosed amounts months after original transactions, then provides contradictory explanations across support channels. Cardholders must initiate disputes through their bank rather than the service provider. The combination of unauthorized billing and incoherent support leaves customers with no direct path to resolution.
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