Deadline approaching for Verizon, Sprint 'cramming' settlement

Saturday, December 26, 2015
Verizon and Sprint customers take notice: the deadline to get a piece of the $158 million 'cramming' settlement is almost here.

Customers have until Dec. 31 to submit claims for a refund for the settlement that was announced in May.
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Verizon Wireless and Sprint agreed to settle an investigation by the FCC, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, state attorneys general found the companies billed customers millions of dollars in unauthorized third-party products and services.

The FCC recommends that consumers review their monthly phone bill statements and take action if an unknown or suspicious charge is listed.

To submit a claim, visit Sprint's or Verizon's settlement websites.

ABCNews.com contributed to this story.
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