1521, Report:
#87520
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2004
Direcway ripoff, slower than dial-up Tampa Florida
Less than 4 months ago we purchased a Direcway Satellite system for our computer. We live in a rural area where Cable and DSL and not provided yet. We watched the Demo on their parent companys Satellite DirecTV and it was amazing how fast it worked on the infomercial.
However ...
Entity
Categories: Communications & Networking
1522, Report:
#74303
Posted Date:
Apr 01 2004
Prime Tv Ripped off and duped by Prime TV and DirecTv too Southern Pines North Carolina
I just read comments by a man in the Carolinas that had been duped by Prime TV... Well Prime TV and DirecTV got me, too.
I had made a call after choosing Direct tv to set up the install. Believing that I was speaking with a representative for DirecTV, I asked several times to ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
1523, Report:
#80011
Posted Date:
Feb 18 2004
Prime TV, 1930 N. Poplar Street Suite 1, Southern Pines, N.C. 28387. Direc TV Southern Pines, no rebate North Carolina
February 10, 2004
Dear Sirs,
When I purchased the DirecTV system I was told there was a $89.00 rebate. I just had to pay the installers the $89.00 and as soon as I submitted proof that I was a member of DirecTV and proof that I paid the installer I would be refunded immediate...
Entity
Categories: Cable TV
1524, Report:
#79755
Posted Date:
Feb 09 2004
Dish Network ripoff lied about service provided, 7 times!! I say Fraud, Mis-representation, and plain old lying and ignorance. Picayune Nationwide
The installer told me I would receive affiliate channels (ABC,CBS,NBC), and after the installation was complete proceeded to show me how to turn off the satellite to get these channels.
The reception was worse than with a regular rooftop antenna,but I thought it might be the weat...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
1525, Report:
#79221
Posted Date:
Feb 05 2004
DirecTV/ Mohave Co-op Both Directv and Mohave Co-op refuse responsibility for failure to deliver subscription Mohave Co-op-Bullhead City Arizona
We are a long time subscriber to DirecTV and take their guide which is paid for annually. For the last 4 months it has arrived late, with the February one yet to arrive and the November one not arriving until the 13th of that month.
On Monday the 2nd of February my wife called th...
Entity
Categories: Franchises
1526, Report:
#78538
Posted Date:
Jan 29 2004
Premier Estate Liquidators AKA xtremeshoppingnetwork AKA Highestoffer.com ripoff! fraud! non-refund! Orlando Florida
I too was taken by this company. $3500.00 in November on Directv. I sent the item back as requested and have not heard anything since.
To date I have contacted the Florida Attorney General's office fraud unit. They are well aware of this company and their subsidiaries. I recommen...
Entity
Categories: Jewelry Stores
1527, Report:
#77012
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2004
Premier Estate Liquidators is a Fraudulent company that is not to be trusted - BEWARE Lake Buena Vista Florida
On 11/07/03 I called to purchase a Ruby & Diamond ring that had been up for auction on the show this company runs on Directv. As of today I still have not received the ring.
Every time I call I get some customer service representative who is obviously reading a standard response ...
Entity
Categories: Jewelry Stores
1528, Report:
#73425
Posted Date:
Dec 15 2003
DirecTV Innocent Prosecution Phoenix Arizona
I subscribed to DTV in 1999. Prior to my subscription, I bought an old beat up satellite receiver and a stack of old smart cards from a garage sale. I wanted to use the cards and parts from the receiver to open a dead bolt on my front door. In order to do what I wanted to do, I need...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1529, Report:
#74445
Posted Date:
Dec 08 2003
DIRECTV ripoff billed for fraudulent charges sent to collections but never informed El Segundo California
I had service with DIRECTV Broadband at three locations over the course of two years in the Bay Area. Based on their policy, I had to completely disconnect service at each location, then re-order for the new location. According to them, this would keep me from being billed a contrac...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
1530, Report:
#72379
Posted Date:
Nov 19 2003
Primetv And Directv ripoff fraud and dishonest Miami Florida
I WAS ANOTHER VICTIM OF PRIME TV. CALLING EVERY DAY AND BEGGING FOR MY $99 PROMISED ME FOR INSTALLATION BY DIRECTV.
IT'S BEEN FOUR MONTHS FOR ME AND WAS PROMISED 4 TO 6 WEEKS. THEY SAY YOU'RE BEING PROCCESSED or the CHECK IS IN THE MAIL! LIARS, IT'S NOV.19TH AND HAVEN'T RECEIVE...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies