[dazc]

This is fairly common practice with utility companies and banks. I don't think Google have latched on to this scam yet but I'm sure they will eventually.

AFAIK (in the UK, at least), for an account to affect your credit record, without it actually going to court, would need for you to have signed a credit agreement at the outset.

[Nextgrid]

> AFAIK (in the UK, at least), for an account to affect your credit record, without it actually going to court, would need for you to have signed a credit agreement at the outset

I don't believe that's correct as scummy telecoms use the threat of ruining your credit to keep people paying even if they delivery no/subpar service.

[dazc]

Telecoms companies do usually require a signed credit agreement. Which is how they are able to make these threats.