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Hotels have developed a new revenue stream: "algorithmic" smoke detectors (threadreaderapp.com)
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Guests report getting billed hundreds of dollars for smoking, based on the readings of an "algorithmic" smoke detector. The sensor manufacturer markets its product as a way for hotels to unlock new revenue streams.

See also: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/marietta-hotel-fined-women-hundreds-smoking-they-say-other-activities-tripped-sensors/WPFWFT7INFGOLHR4HSQK7YIOKY/

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

That’s not where it ends though. They can send you to collections.

Happened to me from Verizon after I returned their modem and they said I didn’t.

Many different collectors called and wouldn’t the same track# and photos to show it was returned. It eventually went on my credit, which took a slight hit for all of 2 months.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    This is why it's great to belong to the 90% of the world without credit scores. Something similar happened to me, I just sent the company an email that told them that they bought bad credit after a washing machine manufacturer charged me for an in-warranty repair that they didn't even perform.

    Haven't heard from them since.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    Then they just threaten to take you to court.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Feel free, it has to be settled in a consumer protection arbitration court, who will by default side with me.

    There is basically a "forced arbitration" law in effect, but not toward people who sue the company, but toward the company that would sue people.

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