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Unauthorized Recurring Device Financing Charges Added to Telecom Accounts Without Consent

A customer discovered an unauthorized multi-year device financing agreement attached to their account, causing unexpected recurring charges. Front-line support repeatedly refused to escalate the billing dispute to a supervisor.

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