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flag U.S. consumers lose $165 billion yearly to spam, fees, and frustrating service, a new report says.

flag A new report reveals the U.S. "annoyance economy" costs Americans $165 billion annually due to spam calls, long customer service waits, junk fees, and complex return processes. flag The study by the Groundwork Collaborative finds businesses profit by making support and refunds difficult, using AI and automated systems to deter resolution. flag Customer service wait times have risen 60% over two decades, while junk fees and subscription traps add billions in losses. flag Consumer frustration is high, with 74% reporting issues in the past year, double the 1976 rate, and satisfaction at a record low.

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