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British Gas customer spent seven weeks trying to return £38,611 error

A British Gas customer experienced an astonishing seven-week ordeal due to a clerical error resulting in a £38,000 overpayment. The lack of clear recovery procedures from customer service compounded the issue. Similarly, another homeowner faced bizarre phantom gas bills lingering for months after the removal of their meter. These situations underscore significant administrative shortcomings within utility firms. After persistent media coverage and follow-ups, both customers received deserved compensation.

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