Account Sent To Collections Even Though The Final Bill Was Paid In Full, Twice

BillProblemo

Hello World,

Yet another Verizon billing boondoggle. My account was sent to collections this month, even though I paid the final bill amount in full, twice. I have 2 confirmations from Verizon that they received my payment; they took the money out of my account twice, and then mysteriously redeposited the money back in several weeks after the payment, with no notification of why or attempt to contact me.

Here's the synopsis:

In August, I moved out of the apartment where I had the internet-only account (no TV or telephone line associated with it.) I called to cancel and was informed that I'd get a final bill. When the final bill arrived in September, I paid it on 9/14 via the online portal. I received a lovely email payment confirmation and the money was deducted from my bank account. Everything was hunky-dory.

Then, on 9/30/13, the payment is refunded to my checking account. A bill dated 10/1/13 is mailed out, which I again pay, this time on 10/15/13. I get another payment confirmation, and the money is deducted from my account. Then, on 10/29/13, the payment is refunded to my checking account.

I was all set to repeat the process for a 3rd month in a row, when instead of a Verizon bill, I get a collections letter from IC Collections dated 11/1/13. Thanks Verizon! As you don't know or care, I'm in the midst of getting a mortgage and you sending this bogus claim to collections has dinged my credit score - way to go!!!

I tried contacting Verizon directly, but the phone system won't talk to me - because they've transferred my account to IC Collections. The nice lady at the online chat, Katelyn, for with whom I waited 20 patient minutes to chat, was apologetic but couldn't help. At the end, she told me it was a billing issue, and not her department - even though I was chatting with the Payment Arrangements / Final Billing portal!

Well done, Verizon, you've successfully lost another customer. My new place has super fast internet from a competitor. I don't plan on dealing with your lousy service again.

Adios!

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