Rental Company Double-Charges Fee and Applies Incorrect Late Fee
A customer returned rental equipment within the allotted 24-hour window but was charged both a duplicate rental fee and an unwarranted late fee, doubling the expected cost. Customer service contact through chat and email left the discrepancy unresolved.
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