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Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 11:41 PM

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Mobile Phone Add-on - Possible Fraud/Scam Through Chat?

Hello,

I recently was on xfinity chat to remove a $100 tech visit fee - a tech had to visit because I was having pixelation issues and they were unable to connect to my system to diagnose it online. They removed the fee no problem, and since they were so helpful initially I mentioned my bill has risen a lot over the last couple years and asked if they had any deals going on. The rep said if i got rid of the home phone and instead added a mobile phone, my bill would decrease to around $260. We don't use the phone anyway, so I said yeah let's do it. I confirmed with the chat rep that i would still have all the same channels and speeds and add-ons (Netflix, HBO Max, Redzone) for this $260 price and they confirmed that yes it would be the case. It has not been the case.

They had me enter my DOB and SSN into a secure looking form, everything seemed to be going great until mid-chat we get disconnected, i am guessing when they hit the button to make the changes to my account or something (i was on wifi during this chat). I was not sure if the transaction went through so I get back on chat and but have to start all over again and it's someone totally new. I explain the situation, and they say if they send me a different phone, they can actually get me down to $250/month. Stupidly I say let's do it and enter my info into the form again. I repeatedly told them to make sure the initial order was canceled and was assured it would be. 

So 2 phones show up at my house LOL. I go to the xfinity store nearby to return 1 of them, I didn't open anything because I want to make sure I return the "right" phone to avoid any possible issues. The guy in the store says there is no such deal and I will likely get a separate bill for the mobile service on top of the normal bill. He mentioned he has had a few angry customers come in with this same type of thing since they've outsourced the chat - people thinking they have a certain deal then getting stuck with a bill for the mobile service that they weren't expecting. Thankfully I was able to return everything there and he waited with me while I got my emails confirming the refunds for the 2 phones. Then I go home to watch Redzone, and it says it is not activated. Turns out all of my add-ons were removed, they basically just gave me the base channel setup with no add-ons which would have brought the price down to around $260 anyway. Weird.

Now, I got my latest bill and it is for MORE money than before, not even including the Netflix that I have to pay for separately now. And I am getting weird calls from a number with caller ID [Edited: "Personal Information"], saying they are from Xfinity mobile and reviewed my account and they have been providing me with additional services beyond my normal billing plan. They want me to call them at [Edited: "Personal Information"] which doesn't appear to be related to Xfinity. I never opened or activated a phone so this can't be legit.

I'd really like to speak with someone about the potential fraud, and make sure I am not going to be charged for anything related to this xfinity mobile thing. I would also like to talk to someone about getting my bill reduced especially after all of this.

Official Employee

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1.3K Messages

2 years ago

@user_cmyf4v Hello, I am happy to be of assistance. Can you please send us a DM. You can start by clicking the chat icon located in the top right corner of your forums' page when signed in. Once there, you can direct your messages to "Xfinity Support." Please add your full name and service address to help us locate your account. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Visitor

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9 Messages

1 year ago

I had the same thing happen to me. I downloaded the chat conversation and got a confirmation number, for a free mobile phone, which I sent to Xfinity Support. That number was also sent to me in my email. When he asked for my email address, I asked him, don't you already have that information? Then he wrote what it is. 

But I still feel a bit uneasy about them asking me for my full social security number and birth date. In all the many years we've been with Xfinity/Comcast, I've never had anyone ask for my full social security number. 

The representative said his name is Eugene and that he lives in the Phillipines. That concerned me also as there have been so many fraud cases from overseas. 

I have received emails stating that I will be contacted once the office opens. Then I checked Xfinity.com for the phone and found there are three on that page. My husband and I already have two through Xfinity. I also discovered, on Xfinity, that our mobile bill is less than it was. Also, I received an email, from

support@xfinitymobile.com.

So, hopefully, I'm being suspicious for no reason. 

Official Employee

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1.4K Messages

@dw.a612 Hi there, and thank you again for reaching out. We are working together in the direct message that you sent previously. I wanted to let you know that it's never a bad idea to double-check something, you feel may be a security issue. It doesn't hurt to ask, and it will give you peace of mind for this and future interactions we may have. I am looking into this for us now and so far the details appear to be accurate, and you do not have a need for concern. If there ever is a security concern you can easily contact our security team by phone. Please find their number listed here, in case it's ever needed. 

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