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The Great Cell Phone Scam: How Carriers Turned a Simple Purchase Into a 36-Month Mortgage (and How to Escape It)

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Buying a phone in 2025 can feel complicated. Find the hidden traps behind carrier financing, credit checks, apps, and “no contract” claims.
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The Great Cell Phone Scam: How Carriers Turned a Simple Purchase Into a 36-Month Mortgage (and How to Escape It)

Buying a phone in 2025 can feel complicated. Find the hidden traps behind carrier financing, credit checks, apps, and “no contract” claims.

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Austin County News Online broke the news in on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
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