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The video discusses a series of troubling events involving a T-Mobile manager in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, who was implicated in multiple incidents attracting significant online backlash and media attention. The manager, reportedly intoxicated, factory reset a customer's phone while attempting to set up a watch, erasing irreplaceable data, which led to the customer's intense frustration and distress. The situation was exacerbated by the manager's failure to provide a clear explanation and his continued employment despite erratic behavior and a police intervention.
These events were shared widely on social media platforms, including TikTok and Reddit, sparking public outrage. The affected customer, Lonnie, received an inadequate response from T-Mobile, although the President of T-Mobile's consumer group, John Freyr, acknowledged the severity of the situation and indicated an escalation within the company. Amidst all this, broader questions regarding corporate accountability and employee consequences arose.
Additionally, the discussion touched on significant layoffs within the company, hinting that the problematic manager might be among those dismissed, which the speaker views as a form of justice. This comprehensive account underscores issues of customer service failures, data security, and corporate responsibility.
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In this part of the video, the host discusses a controversial incident involving a T-Mobile manager in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. The manager was recorded by a customer, not directly involved, slurring their words and informing another customer that her phone had been completely wiped, including all data like photos and backups. The manager refused to explain why the phone was erased and instead blamed the customer, leading to confusion and frustration. The incident provoked significant online backlash and speculation. The host aims to uncover the details and truth behind the incident, providing a recap and showing parts of the contentious interaction between the manager and the customer.
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In this part of the video, the customer accuses an employee of erasing her phone while trying to set up her new watch, which resulted in a factory reset. The employee initially denies the action and seems confused, unable to recall what happened. The customer demands to speak to someone higher up, but is told repeatedly there’s no one else available to talk to. Adding to the frustration, the employee appears disoriented, slurring his words and struggling to comprehend the situation, leading the observers to speculate he may not be sober. This incident was posted on TikTok by a third-party customer witnessing the events, noting that the person in question is the manager of a T-Mobile store.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker recounts an incident where a woman went to a store and encountered an employee who appeared to be under the influence, causing her to feel unsafe. She left her modem behind, which was later retrieved by another customer. The manager contacted her to address the situation, revealing that another customer had also reported the employee, resulting in a police call. The incident gained widespread attention on social media, leading to criticism of T-Mobile, especially as it coincided with a separate data breach scandal affecting 37 million customers. A related Facebook post by the sister-in-law of the affected woman detailed how the drunk employee factory reset her phone, causing the loss of irreplaceable voicemails and photos.
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In this part of the video, it is revealed that a T-Mobile manager made a serious threat against an employee, who is visibly upset. The employee’s mother expresses frustration that neither the company nor the manager checked on her daughter’s wellbeing, especially since she is pregnant and now feels unsafe. Additionally, Lonnie, the victim whose personal data was erased, shares that the manager was allowed to continue working despite his erratic behavior and another incident involving police intervention. Lonnie emphasizes that she lost irreplaceable memories, including moments with her deceased mother, due to the manager’s actions. There is also some online backlash against Lonnie, with people suggesting she should have backed up her phone data.
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In this segment, the video discusses a situation where a T-Mobile sales representative deleted a customer’s iCloud backup and wiped her phone clean, leading to a substantial data loss. The customer’s daughter updated on Reddit that this mishap was intentional. Further compounding the issue, third-party reports indicated the police were called due to the store manager being intoxicated, though no police report could be found.
Questions arose about whether the sales representative faced consequences. Notably, Lonnie mentioned that T-Mobile had sent her phone to their forensic team to recover the lost data. The President of T-Mobile’s consumer group, John Freyr, responded in the comments, expressing that the incident was unacceptable and had been escalated. This response suggested that internal action was likely taken against the employee involved.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses a recent announcement regarding significant layoffs at a company. They speculate that a specific individual might be among those let go. The speaker believes this development might solve a particular mystery and suggests it is unlikely that the company will publicly confirm the firing. They conclude by considering it a form of justice served and ending with a farewell to the viewers.