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I apologize for the frustration you're experiencing. I understand your desire to cancel your account and obtain a refund. While I can't directly process refunds or account closures, I can provide some guidance:
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Unexpected charges can occur even if you're not actively using services, especially after the Free Tier period ends or if resources weren't properly terminated.
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To address your concerns:
- Review your AWS Billing console to identify the specific charges.
- Ensure all resources are fully terminated, not just stopped.
- Contact AWS Support directly for assistance with refund requests and account closure.
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To close your account:
- Sign in as the root user
- Go to Account Settings
- Scroll to "Close Account" section
- Follow the prompts carefully
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Note that closing your account doesn't automatically cancel charges or delete resources. You'll need to address any outstanding balance.
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If you're having trouble contacting support, try creating an "Account and Billing" support case, which is available to all customers regardless of service usage.
I apologize again for the difficulties you've encountered. While AWS aims to provide value to customers, I understand it hasn't met your expectations. Contacting AWS Support directly is the best way to address your specific situation and pursue a refund.
Sources
Confused Billing | AWS re:Post
Request for Charge Cancellation and Permanent Account Deletion | AWS re:Post
Why is AWS billing me for Lightsail when I cancelled the service 2 months ago? | AWS re:Post
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