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id: 58d303f2fb
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 13:12 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 13:12 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Delaware man says fake AT&T upgrade left him with $5,128 bill

David Miller of New Castle, Delaware, said a call that appeared to come from AT&T led him to buy four iPhones before facing a $5,128 bill.

Section: [Public Safety](/philadelphia/section/safety.md) · Entities: [AT&T](/philadelphia/wiki/at-t.md), [David Miller](/philadelphia/wiki/david-miller.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/at-t-phone-scam-in-your-corner-bill/), 2026-11-09 13:12 EST: Delaware man says fake AT&T upgrade offer left him facing $5,128 bill before CBS Philadelphia stepped in

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