How hard is it to get a refund??

[Drm1987]

I cancelled my service at the end of july. I was told by a customer service representative that since verizon bills a month in advance, I would have to pay it but then I would get my money refunded. I thought that was weird but I did it anyway. It is now December and I still have not seen a check. I have called several times in between and had to explain my reason for a refund, was told that I shouldn't of paid it if I didn't owe it, and then told I would get a refund (about 3 month ago) November 3rd I actually got a bill in the mail stating my refund... and now December 17th... still no refund.. called verizon today and personally talked to someone... apparently it takes 2 billing cycles for them to accept the refund and send it out... but no one told me earlier... I wouldn't be so upset if all this was lined out in front of me.. but information is transferred from one department to another... rude customer service reps telling you they care about you but actually doing nothing to help you... I asked if I would be compinsated for my inconvenience. . And apparently that's not verizon policy either... if I owed verizon money for 5 months best believe i would be charged late fees and interest ... but they can hold onto my money with no penalty??? I am unbelievably appalled at my interactions with Verizon and can't believe they wouldn't care enough to try to keep my business... I will never be using fios again... and once my wireless contract is up I will not be using that either... I am a VERY disspointed customer

[LawrenceC]

Hi Drm1987,

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