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Sunday, May 19th, 2024 2:43 AM

Wrongfully sent to debt collector

I called to cancel Xfinity Internet service (the only service I had) before I moved out of my old place. I would have LIKED to use a web form to do it, but unfortunately I could only call or go into a store. I disconnected my router and modem (my own equipment) right after, just in case.

A month or few months later, I noticed that I was billed again, even though I had cancelled before the next billing cycle began, and I had a zero balance when I cancelled. It didn't make any sense. I could see in my account that I hadn't used any data or anything either.

Xfinity tried calling me and telling me I had an overdue bill, and when I answered and explained to them that I had cancelled months ago, they wouldn't listen. They said there was nothing on my account showing I had cancelled. SO WHAT WAS I SUPPOSED TO DO IF I COULD ONLY SET UP A PHONE CALL TO CANCEL AND THERE'S NO TRANSCRIPT OF THE CALL??? This is why I would have MUCH preferred a web form! So stupid. Probably this way on purpose.

I went to an Xfinity store and explained the issue, they said it was confirmed to be cancelled. I checked my Xfinity account later, and the billing balance was returned to zero.

Now, even MORE months later, I started getting texts from a debt collector! Like what [Edited: "Language"], I thought this was over, and now this debt collector could affect my credit and all that [Edited: "Language"]?

Xfinity, please call of your debt collector. It's not my fault the person I talked to when I cancelled didn't actually cancel, if that's even the case. I'm not going to pay for internet for somewhere I didn't even live at the time.

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6 months ago

 

user_7ux91m Thanks for posting on our community forums to let us know about your situation. We can help review the account and check what's going on with your cancelation or dispute the charges if needed. Could you please send our team a Direct Message with your full name and service address? Our team can take a further look at this issue.

 

To send a Direct Message:

Click "Sign In" if necessary

• Click the "Direct Messaging chat" icon

• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon

• Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list which appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line

• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

• Press Enter to send it

 

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5 months ago

Please let me know how you resolved this?  I’m currently dealing with the EXACT same situation.  When I cancelled on the phone the gentlemen told me my final payment and I paid it.  He said to make sure to cancel autopay so I did that.  Like you, I received a notice almost a year after cancelling from a collector (what????).  I’ve tried using xfinity live chat, but that hasn’t been very helpful.  Please let me know if you found an answer?  THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING and taking way too much time.

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Hello user_fd6a0c thank you so much for taking the time and relaying part of your experience here via our Xfinity Forums. With final billing issues, we do like to fully review the account, so we can fully uncover what may have led to this sort of situation. 

 

Please send a direct message by clicking the chat icon in the upper right corner of the page, clicking on the pen and paper icon, and then entering “Xfinity Support” in the “To” section. Please include your name and address, and I'll be happy to help.

 

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I’m currently dealing with this issue as well. I even brought my service with me to my new home and I’m receiving calls and letters stating I owe Comcast money even though my current account shows I’m current and on time with autopay. 

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@user_67d44m Congrats on your move to your new home.

I’m sorry to hear of the issues you're having with your bill after your move. 

I am happy to resolve this for you! 

Can you please direct message me your first and last name along with your full service address so that I can assist you further?
Here's the detailed steps to direct message us:
• Click "Sign In" if necessary
• Click the "Direct Message” icon (upper right corner of this page)
• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
• Type "Xfinity Support" in the to line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list
• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
• Press Enter to send your message

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@user_fd6a0c​ Xfinity will send you to debt collector for everything , even if they are in fault and you have the right . They have money to do so and they have 100s of clients not paying. 

Solution : If your are not in fault , 2 options,  put those letter directly to the trash or : you can file a dispute with the credit bureaus where the debt is listed, and additionally, file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by either calling them or submitting a complaint online; you can also contact your state's Attorney General's office if you believe the debt collection practices violate state laws.

Credit Bureau will remove that from your report.

If after credit Bureau remove your collection , you receive letters again . Reported  or write back them explaining your collection was already removed and ask them to stop or you will call CFPB, if they continue,  do so.

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@user_fd6a0c​ have you gotten any useful news from Xfinity? I moved to a building that doesn't allow/have Xfinity service and now I'm getting collections notices. I paid my bill and have called more than 5 times. They seem to be unhappy with a situation I can't control and as a result are sending me to collections. I hope you got lucky with someone knowledgeable!!!

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2 months ago

I am having the same problem! I haven't had time to deal with it because I moved. Please help.

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Hello user_6ilyv0! I'm sorry to read that you are having this same experience with a debit collection after a move. Thank you for sharing with us on our Xfinity Forums, we can help!

I know things do become hectic while moving and there's never enough time. I'm happy to help out and work to have this corrected! 

Please send us a direct message with your name and the address where you had our service.

To send a direct message, please click on the chat icon in the top-right corner of the screen, and select "Xfinity Support" to initiate a live chat. 
Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "direct messaging" icon or https://comca.st/3J0ir1l
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list which appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line
Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
Press Enter to send it

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1 month ago

I have had the same problem I have called Xfinity six times and canceled my service and continue to receive bills phone calls and now debt collectors, after calls I asked for the representative to email me a confirmation of my canceled service which I never received. This is the most corrupt company I have ever dealt with. I have an extremely high credit score and this company is trying to ruin my reputation. Beware

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Hi user_jbozrn! I'm sorry to read that you are having so much trouble with receiving these notices. I don't want this to impact your credit, I know how important it is to keep your credit pristine, and we do not want to cause issues with that report for you. I would love to help out and ensure that the account is closed correctly and that the balance is removed. 

Please send us a direct message with your name and service address. We can verify the account and from there dig into the cancellation to ensure there are no invalid reports or ongoing billing issues.

To send a direct message, please click on the chat icon in the top-right corner of the screen, and select "Xfinity Support" to initiate a live chat. 
Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "direct messaging" icon or https://comca.st/3J0ir1l
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list which appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line
Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window
Press Enter to send it

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28 days ago

I am about to lose it over this. Happening to me as well. I have been on live chat with them FOUR TIMES, and every single time, the agent says "I'm going to open up a case about this, you will receive an email in 30 minutes" and I NEVER DO. Last time I even told the agent "you guys always say this, how can I trust you are actually going to open up the case after our chat?" and she said "rest assured you will be getting an email." AND I DIDNT. now I'm getting collections text from the agency. I have a super high credit score too and I'm 24 I don't even know how all this works. 

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28 days ago

SAME here!! So unprofessional and unacceptable that their incompetent customer service is leading to customers actually being hurt financially. They never cleared my overcharged balance (they billed me AFTER I cancelled service) and sent the debt collector after me, which is really hurting my credit score. I've been trying to resolve this issue SINCE JANUARY 2024! I cancelled my service in December, to which they emailed a confirmation saying my last day of service would be January 2, 2024. I paid my full balance and closed out my account, but I somehow got two extra bills for months of January and February. I've been calling/chatting/even went into the store to resolve this -- each time they said they will resolve it but nothing has happened.

After calling them continuously for the past few days (I was furious after receiving a notification from my bank that my credit received a "major derogatory remark"), they did seem to finally remove that balance. You are going to have to call them continuously for days for them to actually do something. And that is going to be hours of your life waiting on hold, going through automated system, and getting transferred from agent to agent.

Another huge issue I noticed is that whenever they open a ticket for me, they close it prematurely, before the issue has actually been resolved. I suspect that's why the issue doesn't get resolved. 

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