T-Mobile addressed concerns about “AI cameras” in its retail stores, saying it does not use facial recognition, microphone-enabled cameras, or Flock products. The carrier says it’s simply upgrading to modern cameras comparable to consumer doorbell cams as part of standard lifecycle management to improve safety and security. Dealers should be ready with a simple privacy-first explanation and a calm in-store script.

Wireless scam red flags are becoming easier to spot—if your team knows what to look for. Many fraud attempts follow the same pattern: urgency, pressure, mismatched account details, strange upgrade behavior, and requests for codes or exceptions. Dealers can reduce chargebacks and headaches by using a simple Fraud Smell Test: verify identity, slow the process down, confirm account history, and document everything. The goal is not confrontation—it’s prevention.