Free TV

By Anonymous - 20/02/2013 22:55 - United States - Ithaca

Today, I discovered that when you suddenly get channels that you didn't have before, it doesn't mean there was a glitch and you're getting free TV, it just means that your son called the cable company and had your plan changed so you get every conceivable channel at a hugely increased price. FML
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mackdeezy 22

What I wanna know is if it included the dirty channels too.

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zandalee 19

If the account isn't in his name he can't request the extra channels surely.

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Selphis 20

Don't know how the US works, but here in Belgium a minor (-18) can't legally sign contracts or make purchase agreements (It's done all the time though...)... So if you lived here you could just explain and have your plan changed back, without the extra costs...

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Serisent 26

I'm pretty sure it works that way in the US as well. If the cable company failed to validate the identity of the caller, the customer should not be responsible for the charges, first of all. And no, a child isn't allowed to enter into contracts here in the state either.

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hunny797 5

So did u get to know about it after you received the bill or did u witness your kid watching ****????

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shadow7x 10

unless your son sounded like an old man and knew all the account details, I don't think he would be able to do that

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Nicholi124 10

If your son is a toddler I can see that being funny but if he is old enough then he should help pay for it

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Enslaved 36

Fight those charges! Your son was not authorized to be allowed to make such changes, then ground him!

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jcbinglis 7

I'm normally opposed to the use of parental controls but in this case you should lock that tv up so tight the only thing he can watch is the kids channel.

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perdix 29

Cancel the channels and don't pay the bill. Minors are not allowed to make legally binding contracts.

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BaKuTay 14

Who said anything about the son being a minor?

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DanielleinDC 33

Cancel the extra channels and tell your son that he can pay the cable bill this month for doing what he did. Heck, he should pay the cable bill for the next six months. I know that when I contact the cable company, I just need to give the name of the account holder (me) and confirm the address of service.

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