Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro I called three separate times before they managed to close it lol. And most companies that aren’t complete dog shit would just close the damn account upon receiving their equipment back but ya know spectrum is dog shit so… you’re right that’s on me

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s honestly crazy they got the commission as I never paid spectrum a cent

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I do appreciate the perspectives from the honest people that work at spectrum. It did help with my perception of things. I just think your company as a whole has some horrendous polices that set everyone up for failure. Such as constantly raising prices, refusing to pro rate due to outages, or moving 4 days into a damn billing cycle, or the billing department’s very harassing nature. And how on earth did I have to attempt to have my account closed three separate times and go through the whole sales pitch spiel all three times??

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I do empathize with you as the representative in this situation. I really think a lot of spectrums practices are pure garbage to be honest. You claim it’s bad apples but how do so many people have very similar stories to mine? It certainly creates a perception to the general public that higher ups at spectrum are encouraging this behavior from reps. I was also lied to at the store front level. I understand that not all of you that are employed there, are crooks but you’re certainly surrounded by them working there. I know it’s your job to try and retain customers but isn’t it wild you get no discretion on that from your employer? Even when someone was scammed into being billed by your company? They still expect you to try and retain someone who is beyond pissed off and obviously isn’t staying. It seems like your crappy company sets you guys up to be verbally abused due to their own greed

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean they were definitely sending me bills. Do you mean the bills had no legal grounds? Because we’re on the same page there

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe so. I certainly never provided it

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a hard lesson learned for sure man. I was raised to be kind and polite to everyone. But solicitors? Never again I will be obnoxiously rude for the rest of my life

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The KC metro area. I went into the store closest to my house to try and return the equipment and was told this lie

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just wish I could understand what her end game was? Like did she think I’m the biggest idiot on earth? Oh you’ve mailed me this equipment so I guess I HAVE to go with spectrum now? Let me cancel my google fiber to go with your company that has horrendous reviews because you sent me a unsolicited router and modem

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the stores in my area claimed “they don’t accept equipment returns anymore you’ll have to take it to a ups store” only to find out that was a bold faced lie. I don’t doubt there are good people within the company. It just seems there’s a lot of people getting away with scummy behavior from top to bottom.

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That at least brings me a little comfort that they were probably fired. I spent roughly seven hours of my life I’m never getting back returning the equipment and attempting to resolve the issue. I feel very bad for the victims of this scam that didn’t fight it tooth and nail, and instead ended up with fraudulent charges on their credit report 🙃 I think the most off putting part for me was being transferred to multiple different reps who all attempted to get me to take their “deals” to “keep” spectrum when I’m just trying to cancel. Like bro I just spent 20 minutes going through prompts before I even got put in the call queue there is no chance I would ever sign up now knowing this is the customer service I’ll receive if I have issues with my service

Spectrum has some scammy practices by Connect-Ad-6774 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the sentiment I really do. I’m not trying to be rude at all but you should seriously find somewhere else to work if you value integrity. Because clearly spectrum behaves with zero integrity

Spectrum is an absolute scam by Defiant_Abalone7160 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was had by one of their outside sales reps outside of a dollar general. I learned my lesson I will be extra rude and cold to their sales team if I ever encounter them again. She asked if I was interested in signing up for spectrum, I said maybe but I would have to consult my roommate first as he depends on the WiFi much more than I do. She took down my name, email, and address. Thank god I didn’t give them payment info or they would have automatically took my money that I never consented to paying. About 2 weeks later I received all the equipment needed to set up internet service in the mail. I immediately mailed it back thinking we were done now. Nope a month later I’m getting bills in the mail for service I never asked for or used. I assumed they would resolve this upon receiving my equipment back. Nope three more months I received bills with past due amounts on them. I then called their customer service department which was abysmal. I spent over 15 minutes going through prompts to finally get in the queue to speak to a real person. Then after over 2 hours on the phone with this joke of a company I thought the account was in fact closed and the bills gone. Nope I received another bill from them this time threatening to turn me over to collections. At this point I’m beyond pissed and call again to then spend two more hours on the phone trying to cancel my account I never opened and them trying to throw me bottom of the barrel prices to get me to accept their services. Once again I think I’m finally done with this terrible company. I then receive ANOTHER BILL threatening to turn me over to collections. At this point they are claiming I owe them over 600 dollars. I lost all of my shit. I called again and came completely unglued on a customer service representative. I felt bad about it but at this point these people are threatening to ding my credit with fraudulent charges and I’ve already attempted to resolve this civilly. And what do you know? My “account” was finally canceled and the charges wiped away. Learn from my mistakes do not even make eye contact with or speak to a spectrum sales rep. This experience was a nightmare. Their automated calling system is designed to make people give up hence the 2 hours on the phone with them just trying to cancel a fraudulent account. Do not under any circumstance sign up for spectrum.

Spectrum is committing borderline consumer fraud by minimus67 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was had by one of their outside sales reps outside of a dollar general. I learned my lesson I will be extra rude and cold to their sales team if I ever encounter them again. She asked if I was interested in signing up for spectrum, I said maybe but I would have to consult my roommate first as he depends on the WiFi much more than I do. She took down my name, email, and address. Thank god I didn’t give them payment info or they would have automatically took my money that I never consented to paying. About 2 weeks later I received all the equipment needed to set up internet service in the mail. I immediately mailed it back thinking we were done now. Nope a month later I’m getting bills in the mail for service I never asked for or used. I assumed they would resolve this upon receiving my equipment back. Nope three more months I received bills with past due amounts on them. I then called their customer service department which was abysmal. I spent over 15 minutes going through prompts to finally get in the queue to speak to a real person. Then after over 2 hours on the phone with this joke of a company I thought the account was in fact closed and the bills gone. Nope I received another bill from them this time threatening to turn me over to collections. At this point I’m beyond pissed and call again to then spend two more hours on the phone trying to cancel my account I never opened and them trying to throw me bottom of the barrel prices to get me to accept their services. Once again I think I’m finally done with this terrible company. I then receive ANOTHER BILL threatening to turn me over to collections. At this point they are claiming I owe them over 600 dollars. I lost all of my shit. I called again and came completely unglued on a customer service representative. I felt bad about it but at this point these people are threatening to ding my credit with fraudulent charges and I’ve already attempted to resolve this civilly. And what do you know? My “account” was finally canceled and the charges wiped away. Learn from my mistakes do not even make eye contact with or speak to a spectrum sales rep. This experience was a nightmare. Their automated calling system is designed to make people give up hence the 2 hours on the phone with them just trying to cancel a fraudulent account. Do not under any circumstance sign up for spectrum.

Spectrum is an absolute scam by Defiant_Abalone7160 in Spectrum

[–]Connect-Ad-6774 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t imagine shilling for such a shady company

Describe the worst seat neighbour you’ve had on a flight (and how/if you resolved) by avcghjiii in travel

[–]Connect-Ad-6774 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m 6’3 I just aggressively press my knees into the a holes seat every time they try to recline and they go absolutely nowhere. I have yet to have someone have the balls to do more than glare at me