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Monday, May 27th, 2024 11:01 AM

Unreturned equipment charge scam

I canceled Xfinity internet service in January. I was then sent a bill for $120 for unreturned equipment. I was informed this is for a Flex device. I think I received this a couple years ago free from Xfinity. I was  never told it was to be returned if I ever cancelled. I never used it. Can't even say for sure I received it back then. I do not know what to do. I do not have the device and I can't pay, nor do I think I should have to pay the $120 equipment charge. Is this device really $120 new? I feel taken advantage of. 

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XfinityPeterH

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6 months ago

@hh1368hh Thanks for your post and your feedback. The Flex box was free as in no monthly fee, but yes if you canceled your service the equipment would need to be returned or as you are seeing you would be charged a fee for not returning it. Since you do not know where the equipment is you are liable for the unreturned equipment. 

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hh1368hh

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I was never told it needs to be returned otherwise i would've definitely return it. Also, the new flex is not even worth 120 dollars i was told it will be 55 dollars, I'm gonna submit a complaint if you dont at least reduce the const because this is not fair.

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EG

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6 months ago

The concern is not "Xfinity Compliments" related......................... Topic moved here to the proper help section.

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user_703sbs

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3 months ago

I also have the exact same situation, It was never disclosed that this "free streaming box" needed to be returned, it is a very deceptive offer. I think this needs to be specified in the agreement, however it is not listed anywhere. 

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user_fv8xcz

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I now have the same issue! I accepted the offer when it was offered to me years ago, but never even used them. I was explicitly told by the agent "It's free, so if u try and like it, great! If u don't, just toss em aside!" 

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XfinityRoberto

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Hi there and welcome to Comcast @user_fv8xcz. I am sorry about the confusion on our streaming box. Our Streaming box is free every month but do need to be returned if the service does get disconnected to avoid any unreturned equipment fees. 

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2 months ago

user_r9gf77

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This non-answer is just one more indication that xfinity is enjoying their scam and has no intention of ending it.

An actual answer would start with: "Here is the notice to people that we have been giving ahead of time" or "We don't give a notice and don't plan to start now" etc. 

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user_iv57gv

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13 days ago

I to have same situation, however I have equipment me, can I return equipment and get refund 

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XfinityAldrik

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Thank you for reaching out to us @user_iv57gv! We regret to hear you weren’t informed the Flex box would need to be returned. Once returned the equipment charges will be automatically credited. To return the equipment, we have this dedicated article on ways to return Xfinity Equipment here.

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