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Manycorporationsemploy shady billing practices thattake advantageof the average consumer.
While a few get away with their schemes, some are rightfully shamed and brought to justice.
This story is more about the latter.
The company refused, urging him to join a class actionlawsuitwith others who had a similar experience.
He saw nothing to indicate that it would be a recurrent billing.
He ends up having to call his bank, which provided enough information for him to connect the dots.
He followed the help links, which provided instructions that didnt work.
My friend received a modest four digit incentive award in return for being the lead plaintiff.
Yes, it can be annoying.
I should mention that he has a very patient SO.
Some of those involved are the bigwig corporations whose products youve likely used frequently.
Contacting Adobe support was also futile, as users were left dealing with continuous charges.
Vigilance and due diligence can help you avoid these headaches.
The FTC advises doing research and looking for similar complaints.
Take note of other keywords attached to the companys name, such as problem, cancel, and fee.
Checking theterms and conditionsis another tedious yet necessary step.
Part of the effort in doing in-depth research is checking app permissions.
Permissions that dont make sense are potential red flags.
But if youve already fallen victim to such predatory billing practices,legal actionmay be your best option.
Whats your take, readers?
Was there anything the man could have done differently, if not better?
Commenters expressed their doubts as some shared similar experiences
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