I've been ignored and mistreated for a year over "unreturned" equipment. My credit is ruined.
Disgruntled1990

First, I did return my equipment. I returned two DVR boxes, one standard cable box, one internet router, and two remotes. I had lost one remote, but was told it wasn't a concern and would not constitute any penalty charges.

My service was disabled around Feb 20th, 2018 and I returned the equipment around that same date.

Everything was square until 4-6 months later when I check my credit score, and see that my excellent credit is now "fair." I have a hit against me for nearly $800 from Verizon. Upon getting in contact with an agent, I'm told I did not return my equipment. After spending over an hour with this agent, I'm told it was a system error, that it displays that the equipment was returned and service disabled on 04/25/18, that I am owed roughly $200 from overpaying a final bill, and that a check would be in the mail to settle my account.

Two months later, no check, no improvement on my credit. This begins a long back and forth struggle of agents telling me they don't have the clearance to help me, and that I owe Verizon $800 in delinquency payments over unreturned equipment.

Most recently, I've been told twice that someone higher-up in customer service will be in contact with me via phone or e-mail, and I have yet to receieve contact.

So a year later with ruined credit, unable to buy a house or start a family, or even get married as my bad credit would become his bad credit, I am unable to live because of radio silence from verizon and a refusal to pay money I don't have for equipment I already returned.

All of my information is updated and correct on my account. I expect someone to get in contact with me over the next few business days.

Thank you.

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Re: I've been ignored and mistreated for a year over "unreturned" equipment. My credit is
kh-gary
Moderator Emeritus

Hi Disgruntled1990,

As this is a peer to peer support forum, you will need to contact Verizon directly for assistance. We have sent you a private message with contact information for a dedicated specialist who is able to help resolve your issue.

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jonjones1
Legend

No one here can really assist you with money. However Verizon has posted bad information on your credit bureau reports.

under the fair debt collections practices act https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-...

you must contact the three credit bureaus and file either an online dispute on the trade line (if you have written proof of the returns via a receipt you can upload the paperwork to the three Credit bureaus.

under the law you can get a free copy of your credit reports from 

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

Once you dispute it the bureaus must remove it if the creditor cannot prove the charges they posted.

good luck

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