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Dishonest Xfinity changed my account without my consent. Now I pay 50 more a month with less features. My account reads consent override

A dishonest customer rep changed my account without my consent and now I pay 50 dollars more a month, have less DVR space, lost Netflix and other features.  Xfinity says there is nothing they can do about it, even though several people have said that what that rep did was misleading and dishonest.  I had a bundle package with all the premium channels, DVR and Netflix included.  Xfinity sent me a new updated modem and I was having problems connecting it to my camera system at home through Wifi so I called customer service.  They were not able to fix the problem.  The rep noticed I had a landline and said I can have that landline connected to a new cell phone that they would give to me for free and that my bill would actually go down by 20 dollars.  She explained that Xfinity was allowing their landline numbers to go to cell phones.  She did not mention anything about changing my bundle package.  When I got my bill not only did it not go down it went up in price substantially with less features. 

I called customer service again, that rep said the other rep shouldn't have done what she did and that I should go to the Xfinity store.  I went there they checked my account.  The rep said they need to see if I gave consent and on my account it had consent override on it (of course I did not consent to pay more for less features) so they got their manager.  The manager looked at it and said that it shouldn't have happened yet if I agreed to have my landline go to the cell phone that would change my account.  I found out I had a grandfathered account and they say I can't go back to it.  No one mentioned that or that I was changing plans period.  They mentioned that they have the conversation on tape.  At first they wanted to listen to it then they said they still couldn't change it back anyway so why bother listening to it.    The original rep said my plan would not change yet it did.   They said the price would go down, yet it went up. Now HBO, Showtime, MGM, Netflix are a la carte on my bill when they were included in my old plan that's a 50 dollar increase.  I also lost DVR space and programming I had saved.  At the store a rep said that earlier someone else got the landline to cell phone deal and they had their account changed too to their surprise. Xfinity knows what they are doing and I believe it was on purpose to get me out of that bundle I was in.  I'd like to have access to the phone conversation because I did not agree to these changes as it says consent override and it was dishonest.  I believe this is fraud or some kind of bait and switch.  I am very disappointed and I'm ready to move on to another service.  I heard the horror stories that other people have gone through with this company and now I'm seeing first hand how this establishment treats long time customers.   I'm asking them to make this right and have my previous account restored or make new one that has the same features and price. I will go to whatever consumer site and seek counsel if need be.   I hope Xfinity would do the right thing and act in good faith and be honest with their customers treat them with respect. 

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1 year ago

Wow, thank you so much for providing us with your experience and feedback on your recent account change. I can't imagine the emotional rollercoaster that must have been. Due to the fact we will be discussing account details let's get this conversation into DMs. If you could please send me a direct message with your first and last name along with your full-service address, we can get started.

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To send a "Direct Message" to Xfinity Support:

Click "Sign In" if necessary

Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or https://comca.st/3EqVMu7

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

The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there

 - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list

 - An "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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2 Messages

1 year ago

A rep opened a Mobil account with out my consent. I got an email that iphone order was placed to a different name and a number that doesn’t get connected and charged to a credit card I never owned. I reported it and opened a fraud and recall a case. 

2 Messages

I wonder why are they doing this?? They don’t charge my credit and send a phone to my address?? What do they get from this? 

Official Employee

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2.2K Messages

Thank you for reaching out to us user_pvo7jk! This is far from the experience we want you to have! Could you please send our team a direct message with your full name and full address? To send a "Direct Message" to Xfinity Support:

 

 

Click "Sign In" if necessary
Click the "Direct Messaging" icon or  https://forums.xfinity.com/direct-messaging
Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon
The "To:" line prompts you to "Type the name of a person". Instead, type "Xfinity Support" there
 - As you are typing a drop-down list appears. Select "Xfinity Support" from that list
 - An "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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