Comcast settles lying allegations, will issue refunds and cancel debts

Enlarge / A Comcast service vehicle in Indianapolis, Indiana, in March 2016. (credit: Getty Images | jetcityimage)

Comcast has agreed to issue refunds to 15,600 customers and cancel the debts of another 16,000 people to settle allegations that the cable company lied to customers in order to hide the true cost of service. Comcast will have to pay $1.3 million in refunds.

The settlement with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, announced yesterday, resolves a lawsuit filed by the state against Comcast in December 2018.

"Together, the refunds and debt relief are worth millions of dollars," Ellison's announcement said. "The settlement also requires Comcast to change its advertising practices to disclose to its customers the full amount that they will be charged for service."

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