{"id":34482,"date":"2025-05-03T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=34482"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:26:24","slug":"xfinity-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Xfinity Scam: How to Spot and Avoid Common Fraudulent Schemes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-is_sticky=\"false\" data-sticky_toc_position=\"left\" data-hide_sticky_on_mobile=\"false\" data-sticky_button_icon='&lt;svg style=\"color:#000000;\" class=\"ub_sticky-toc-open-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"34px\" width=\"34px\" viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"&gt;&lt;path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 96C0 78.33 14.33 64 32 64H416C433.7 64 448 78.33 448 96C448 113.7 433.7 128 416 128H32C14.33 128 0 113.7 0 96zM0 256C0 238.3 14.33 224 32 224H416C433.7 224 448 238.3 448 256C448 273.7 433.7 288 416 288H32C14.33 288 0 273.7 0 256zM416 448H32C14.33 448 0 433.7 0 416C0 398.3 14.33 384 32 384H416C433.7 384 448 398.3 448 416C448 433.7 433.7 448 416 448z\"&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;' data-sticky_button_color=\"#000000\" data-sticky_toc_width=\"320px\" class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-4e0163ee-7fbe-4eab-b807-3cdd5db2380d\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#0-what-makes-xfinity-a-prime-target-for-scammers-\" style=\"\">What Makes Xfinity a Prime Target for Scammers?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#1-common-xfinity-scams-you-should-know-about-\" style=\"\">Common Xfinity Scams You Should Know About<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#2-phishing-email-\" style=\"\">Phishing Email<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#3-fake-xfinity-text-alerts-\" style=\"\">Fake Xfinity Text Alerts<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#4-phone-calls-claiming-to-be-xfinity-support-\" style=\"\">Phone Calls Claiming to Be Xfinity Support<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#5-xfinity-equipment-upgrade-scams-\" style=\"\">Xfinity Equipment Upgrade Scams<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#6-fake-surveys-with-promised-rewards-\" style=\"\">Fake Surveys with Promised Rewards<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#7-door-to-door-impersonators-\" style=\"\">Door-to-Door Impersonators<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#8-account-takeover-scams-\" style=\"\">Account Takeover Scams\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#9-how-to-tell-if-it%E2%80%99s-an-xfinity-scam-\" style=\"\">How to Tell If It\u2019s an Xfinity Scam<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#10-reported-cases-that-involved-xfinity-\" style=\"\">Reported Cases that involved Xfinity<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#11-11000-lost-in-gift-card-scam-\" style=\"\">$11,000 Lost in Gift Card Scam<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#12-elderly-man-targeted-in-gift-card-scam-\" style=\"\">Elderly Man Targeted in Gift Card Scam<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#13-scammers-add-unauthorized-phone-lines-\" style=\"\">Scammers Add Unauthorized Phone Lines<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#14-defrauding-comcast-and-charter-customers-\" style=\"\">Defrauding Comcast and Charter Customers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#15-involving-ebay-gift-cards-\" style=\"\">Involving eBay Gift Cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/xfinity-scams\/#16-what-to-do-if-you%E2%80%99ve-been-targeted-or-scammed-\" style=\"\">What To Do If You\u2019ve Been Targeted or Scammed<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Xfinity scams are on the rise, and scammers are using the Comcast name to make their tricks more believable. They pretend to be from Xfinity, hoping you\u2019ll trust them enough to share personal details or send money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, Comcast confirmed a serious data breach linked to a company they hired for debt collection. That attack exposed the personal information of more than <a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/news\/international\/world-news\/comcast-data-breach-over-237000-customers-affected-by-ransomware-attack\/articleshow\/114032112.cms\">237,000 customers<\/a>, including names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, account numbers, and internal IDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019ve ever gotten a random text about a \u201cmissed Xfinity bill\u201d or a call offering \u201cfree upgrades,\u201d there\u2019s a good chance it was part of a scam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down the most common Xfinity scams, how to spot the red flags, and what to do if you\u2019ve been targeted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" 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https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-28-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-28-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-28-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-28-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-28-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Xfinity serves millions of customers across the U.S., making it a favorite target for scammers. The more people use a service, the easier it is for fraudsters to cast a wide net and still catch victims.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fake message, phishing email, or phone call claiming to be from Xfinity has a high chance of landing on someone who uses the service, making it dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scammers know that people tend to trust familiar names. If you see \u201cXfinity\u201d in your inbox or on your caller ID, your guard might naturally go down. That\u2019s exactly what scammers count on. By mimicking the look and tone of legitimate communication from Xfinity, they can trick people into clicking malicious links or giving up sensitive information without a second thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With internet, TV, phone, and home security under one login, scammers can send targeted, believable messages that trick users into giving up information.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-common-xfinity-scams-you-should-know-about-\"><strong>Common Xfinity Scams You Should Know About<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Scammers are using more realistic tricks than ever. Here are the most common ones targeting Xfinity customers and how they work:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-phishing-email-\"><strong>Phishing Email<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Phishing<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/es\/how-to-recognize-a-phishing-email\/\"> emails<\/a> copy Xfinity&#8217;s branding and often mention billing errors, overdue payments, or account verification. They aim to get you to click a link and enter your information on a fake website. If something seems off, it likely is. Xfinity does not send links asking for your login details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/email-filtering-and-spam-detection-managing-unwanted-and-potentially-harmful-messages\/\"> email filtering and spam detection<\/a> can stop many phishing attempts before they ever hit your inbox, making it harder for fake Xfinity messages to slip through.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-fake-xfinity-text-alerts-\"><strong>Fake Xfinity Text Alerts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Fake Xfinity text alerts are short, urgent, and usually include a link. They might claim your bill is unpaid or that you\u2019ve earned a reward. Scammers hope you click without thinking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-phone-calls-claiming-to-be-xfinity-support-\"><strong>Phone Calls Claiming to Be Xfinity Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/fake-call-scams\/\">Fake call scams<\/a> offer discounts, faster speeds, or warn about service issues. The scammer may even know your name or address. The key sign? They\u2019ll ask for remote access to your device or payment information. Real Xfinity representatives don\u2019t ask for that over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-xfinity-equipment-upgrade-scams-\"><strong>Xfinity Equipment Upgrade Scams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This scam usually starts with a call, email, or text saying you qualify for a free modem or equipment upgrade. To get it, you\u2019re asked to confirm your account by sharing your login or payment info. But the upgrade offer isn\u2019t real; it\u2019s a trick to steal your data.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-fake-surveys-with-promised-rewards-\"><strong>Fake Surveys with Promised Rewards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Some scams pretend to be Xfinity customer surveys. They offer a gift card if you answer a few questions. After you take the survey, they ask you to pay a small \u201cfee\u201d or provide personal or credit card information to receive the reward. That\u2019s when the scam begins.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-door-to-door-impersonators-\"><strong>Door-to-Door Impersonators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Someone shows up at your door claiming to be from Xfinity, often with a vest, clipboard, or even a fake ID. They say they\u2019re offering limited-time upgrades, package discounts, or need to verify your equipment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, they\u2019re after your personal information or may be trying to get you to sign contracts for unauthorized services.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-account-takeover-scams-\"><strong>Account Takeover Scams <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Some Xfinity scams involve attackers accessing your account and adding new mobile lines or services without permission. They often use stolen login credentials from phishing emails or data breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once added, scammers may<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/hijacked-phone-number\/\"> hijack phone numbers<\/a> through SIM swapping, letting them intercept texts and two-factor codes to access your email, bank, and other accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-how-to-tell-if-it%E2%80%99s-an-xfinity-scam-\"><strong>How to Tell If It\u2019s an Xfinity Scam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Scammers use convincing tricks to get your information or money. Here\u2019s what to look out for and what to do instead:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scam texts or emails may claim your service will be disconnected. Always check your account using the official Xfinity app, not through the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone asks to access your computer to fix a problem, hang up. Legitimate support doesn\u2019t request remote access unexpectedly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re asked to pay with Target, eBay, or Google gift cards, it\u2019s a scam. Xfinity never accepts <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/gift-card-scams\/\">gift cards as payment<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are contacted through email, use Social Catfish\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-email-address-search\/\">reverse email lookup<\/a> to check its legitimacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n         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value=\"TZ\">Tanzania, United Republic of<\/option><option value=\"TH\">Thailand<\/option><option value=\"TL\">Timor-leste<\/option><option value=\"TG\">Togo<\/option><option value=\"TK\">Tokelau<\/option><option value=\"TO\">Tonga<\/option><option value=\"TT\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/option><option value=\"TN\">Tunisia<\/option><option value=\"TR\">Turkey<\/option><option value=\"TM\">Turkmenistan<\/option><option value=\"TC\">Turks and Caicos Islands<\/option><option value=\"TV\">Tuvalu<\/option><option value=\"UG\">Uganda<\/option><option value=\"UA\">Ukraine<\/option><option value=\"AE\">United Arab Emirates<\/option><option value=\"UM\">United States Minor Outlying Islands<\/option><option value=\"UY\">Uruguay<\/option><option value=\"UZ\">Uzbekistan<\/option><option value=\"VU\">Vanuatu<\/option><option value=\"VE\">Venezuela<\/option><option value=\"VN\">Viet Nam<\/option><option value=\"VG\">Virgin Islands, British<\/option><option value=\"VI\">Virgin Islands, 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                       <div class=\"file-progress-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"file-progress\">\n                        <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val anim\" style=\"display: block;\"><\/label>\n        \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"go\"  data-js-r=\"search.go\">Search<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Bulk -->\n       \n    <p class=\"respect-privacy\"><span class=\"si-secured-fill\"><\/span> We Respect Your Privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n    var uploaded_images = [];\n<\/script><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with two-factor authentication turned on, scammers have ways around it. Some trick people into sharing codes, while others take control of phone numbers. This is one way scammers<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/does-two-factor-authentication-really-protect-your-account-how-scammers-can-get-around-this\/\"> bypass two-factor authentication<\/a> and break into accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-reported-cases-that-involved-xfinity-\"><strong>Reported Cases that involved Xfinity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-29-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Real people have lost thousands to scammers posing as Xfinity representatives. These reported cases show just how convincing and costly these schemes can be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-11000-lost-in-gift-card-scam-\"><strong>$11,000 Lost in Gift Card Scam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In August 2024, Sharon Lowe got a call from people pretending to be Xfinity reps. They offered to cut her cable bill in half if she paid a year in advance using Target gift cards. After buying the cards and giving them the codes, she lost over $11,000.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-elderly-man-targeted-in-gift-card-scam-\"><strong>Elderly Man Targeted in Gift Card Scam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In December 2024, a 78-year-old man got a call from someone claiming to be from Xfinity, offering to lower his bill to $50 per month through a partnership with Target. He was told to buy Target gift cards worth $660. After realizing it was a scam, he reported it to local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-scammers-add-unauthorized-phone-lines-\"><strong>Scammers Add Unauthorized Phone Lines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In April 2023, the Monongalia County Sheriff&#8217;s Office reported a scam where criminals added cell phone lines to existing Comcast accounts without permission. The phones were sent to the victim&#8217;s address, and the scammers tried to intercept the deliveries.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-defrauding-comcast-and-charter-customers-\"><strong>Defrauding Comcast and Charter Customers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In May 2024, two individuals were sentenced to prison for impersonating over 150 Comcast and Charter customers. They used stolen identities to fraudulently obtain iPhones and iPads, causing the companies significant financial losses.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-involving-ebay-gift-cards-\"><strong>Involving eBay Gift Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In January 2023, Everett Police warned residents about a scam where people pretending to be Xfinity reps offered a 50% discount on cable and internet bills in exchange for <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/the-bay-gift-card-scam-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/\">eBay gift cards.<\/a> Victims were asked to share the gift card numbers over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-what-to-do-if-you%E2%80%99ve-been-targeted-or-scammed-\"><strong>What To Do If You\u2019ve Been Targeted or Scammed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Act fast, but stay calm. These steps can help limit the damage and protect your information:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Panic:<\/strong> If you clicked a link or provided information, disconnect your device from the internet, run antivirus software, and change your Xfinity password immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure Personal Information:<\/strong> No matter the company size, securing <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/the-importance-of-securing-personal-information-in-the-workplace\/\">personal information in the workplace<\/a> is one of the best ways to prevent data from ending up in the wrong hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report the Scam: <\/strong>You can report the incident to Xfinity via their official fraud reporting page and also to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor Your Accounts:<\/strong> Check your Xfinity usage, bank accounts, and credit report for suspicious activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report them:<\/strong> If you received a suspicious Xfinity email, knowing <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-report-a-scam-email\/\">how to report a scam<\/a> email can help authorities take action and prevent others from being targeted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At Social Catfish, our trained <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/search-specialist\/\">search specialists <\/a>can help you verify if the person who contacted you is real, trace digital footprints, and even track down scammers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/users\/67e5dfe689ee146d524b9ff3\">Robert Milchem<\/a>, one of our clients, has to say about it,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cUsed the service to research someone and canceled it no problem after my 3 day trial has up. 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