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I received the following email from Hughes Net. When I spoke with someone they said they can upgrade me for a charge when clearly at the bottom of email states no additional fees. They scammed me when I enrolled stating I can start at the standard package and upgrade any time( with no mention of it costing $399 to do it). We couldn't even connect within 1 hour of service and they told us we need to upgrade due to ADT for a fee. Below is the email we received: Give Your Family the Gift of More Priority Data The holidays are here—a time for cozy movie nights, video calls with loved ones, and plenty of online fun for the whole family. Make sure your internet can handle it all. ? Upgrade to the Elite plan and get 200 GB of Priority Data for only $15 more a month. That’s twice the data of your current plan, so you can stream, share, and stay connected all season long. ? Plus, with the Elite plan you can enjoy fast speeds up to 100 Mbps,* for a smoother and more enjoyable internet experience for the whole family. Faster Ensure fast, reliable internet access for all your family’s activities. x2 GB ? ? Double the Priority Data for schoolwork, streaming, and browsing. Upgrade to the Elite Plan Today! Upgrading is easy, with no equipment changes and no extra setup fees.
Targeted Person's Location
TX, USA - 75501
Scam Type
Phishing
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Business name
Hughes Net IMPOSTER EMAIL OFFER
Date Reported
November 8, 2025
Scam ID
1099648
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