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SCREWEDSunrun Solar0

Las Vegas, NV

75d ago

"Lease agreement had an escalator clause buried on page 11 — 2.9% annual increase for 25 years. AI caught it. Saved me tens of thousands."

contractor estimate
SCREWEDComcast Xfinity$312

Chicago, IL

42d ago

"Same rate for 2 years, then they jacked it $45 with a buried 'infrastructure fee.' AI pulled out 4 fees that weren't in my original contract."

internet bill
SCREWEDToyota of Orlando$1,800

Orlando, FL

53d ago

"Dealer 'recommended' $3,200 in service at 30k miles. AI compared to manufacturer schedule and flagged $1,800 as unnecessary or premature."

mechanic invoice
SCREWEDSpectrum$264

Columbus, OH

87d ago

"Promo expired. New rate was $87 higher. The 'modem rental fee' was also new — for a modem I own."

internet bill
SCREWEDAspen Dental$1,100

Atlanta, GA

46d ago

"Quoted $800 for a crown, billed $1,900. Insurance paid their portion and I still owed more than the original quote. AI flagged upcoded procedure codes."

dental bill
SCREWEDAT&T$336

Houston, TX

60d ago

"Three different 'administrative fees' totaling $28/month that appeared in month 4 of a 2-year contract. None were in the original agreement."

phone bill
SCREWEDMount Sinai Hospital$1,500

New York, NY

55d ago

"Facility fee for a 15-minute outpatient visit: $2,400. Insurance covered $900. AI found the facility fee wasn't disclosed at check-in as required."

medical bill
SCREWEDClear Choice Dental$1,700

Sacramento, CA

92d ago

"Implant quote was $3,500 per tooth in the consultation. Invoice was $5,200 with 'lab fees' and 'placement fees' that weren't itemized upfront."

dental bill
SCREWEDMidas Auto Service$847

Phoenix, AZ

38d ago

"Took my car in for an oil change. They came back with a $1,400 quote for work I never asked about. AI flagged the labor at 3x standard rate and a duplicate diagnostic fee."

mechanic invoice
MAYBET-Mobile$47
38d ago

"Random $47 charge appeared on my bill labeled service protection plan. Never signed up for it. They removed it when I called but said it might come back unless I opt out every 30 days."

phone bill
SCREWEDSpire Orthopedics$1,200

Minneapolis, MN

68d ago

"Billed for the surgeon AND a 'surgical assistant' I never knew was in the room and who isn't covered by my insurance. $1,200 surprise."

medical bill
SCREWEDConcentra Urgent Care$620

Dallas, TX

40d ago

"Billed me for a physical I never had. The AI found two procedures on the same day that are mutually exclusive — one of them was fabricated."

medical bill
MAYBEXfinity$30
37d ago

"Bill went up $30 with a line item called broadcast TV fee that was not in my contract. Rep said it is industry standard. It is not in anything I signed."

internet bill
SCREWEDPep Boys$430

Philadelphia, PA

71d ago

"Tire rotation and balance somehow turned into $680. They added 'alignment check' and 'fluid top-off' charges that weren't approved."

mechanic invoice
SCREWEDValley Medical Group$1,200

Houston, TX

41d ago

"Got charged twice for the same blood panel. Insurance denied the duplicate but billing still sent it to collections."

medical bill
SCREWEDHomeAdvisor Contractor$2,300

Denver, CO

49d ago

"Estimate said materials at cost. Invoice showed 220% markup on lumber. AI caught it immediately."

contractor estimate
MAYBEJohnson & Reyes Law0

Miami, FL

79d ago

"Non-compete was broader than I realized. AI flagged 3 clauses as potentially unenforceable in my state but recommended a lawyer."

employment contract
MAYBET-Mobile$144

Seattle, WA

44d ago

"Noticed a $12 'device protection' charge I never signed up for. Still disputing it."

phone bill
SCREWEDSunState Roofing$2,100

Tampa, FL

43d ago

"Estimate said materials would cost $1,400. Final invoice had them at $3,500. They said material prices changed but no change order was ever signed. Fought it for 6 weeks."

contractor estimate
MAYBEState Farm$380

Nashville, TN

51d ago

"Policy renewed at 18% higher with no claims. AI found 3 clauses that changed silently from last year."

insurance quote
SCREWEDJim's Auto Repair$680

Phoenix, AZ

39d ago

"Brought my car in for brake pads. They charged me for rotors I didn't need and listed 4 hours of labor for a 90-minute job. Total came out $680 more than the written estimate."

mechanic invoice
MAYBEVerizon$75

Boston, MA

65d ago

"Upgrade fees were vague. AI flagged one charge as potentially duplicate but couldn't confirm without the original contract."

phone bill
SAFEJoe's Garage0

Austin, TX

57d ago

"Straight shooter. Itemized everything, parts at retail, labor at market rate. AI confirmed nothing was off."

mechanic invoice
SAFEAtlas Plumbing

Denver, CO

44d ago

"Got three estimates for a water heater replacement. Atlas was mid-range. Invoice matched the estimate exactly, showed up on time, no surprise fees. Genuinely refreshing."

contractor estimate
MAYBEUrbanLiving Apartments

Chicago, IL

43d ago

"Lease has a clause allowing landlord entry with reasonable notice but reasonable is never defined. Could mean 24 hours or could mean nothing. Attorney said it was borderline."

lease agreement
SAFEKaiser Permanente0

San Francisco, CA

62d ago

"Actually surprised. Bill matched the pre-authorization exactly. AI found nothing flagged."

medical bill
SAFEGeico0

Charlotte, NC

83d ago

"Actually competitive. AI compared line by line and found nothing hidden. Kept my business."

insurance quote
SCREWEDHorizon Dental$590

San Diego, CA

40d ago

"Insurance paid their portion. Then Horizon billed me for the exact same procedures as a separate facility fee. My insurance company confirmed it was duplicate billing."

dental bill

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