1541, Report:
#23834
Posted Date:
May 21 2003
Directv broadband charged for service that was cancelled san jose california
I moved to a house a year ago. I called to have my internet access changed to my new address and phone number. Directv broadband said it was not offered at my new location, but wait a few days because new phone numbers don't always show up. I called Bellsouth DSL and they said my...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
1542, Report:
#57317
Posted Date:
May 17 2003
DirecTV, Formerly Telocity fraudulent charges, misstatements by employees, very poor customer service El Segundo California
In December of 2000, I ordered Telocity DSL service over the internet. At the same time, I asked a few (what I thought were simple) questions via email. After never receiving a response from Telocity, I attempted to cancel the service via email several times, again never receiving a...
Entity
Categories: Internet Services
1543, Report:
#56979
Posted Date:
May 15 2003
DirecTV PrimeTV ripoff scam North Carolina USA
DirectTV, PrimeTV,Parago.com ripoff consumer fraud ripoff Southern Pines North Carolina .....
On April 11, 2003 I had DirecTV installed in my home. Before that, I watched a tv commercial for a two room special with free installation with a $99 rebate. So I called and spoke to a r...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
1544, Report:
#56519
Posted Date:
May 11 2003
PrimeTV Southern rebate ripoff Pines North Carolina
Promised ($99) rebate 90+ overdue .....
I mailed all required rebate information on 1-16-2003.My first follow-up phone call was 3-19-2003. Was told that, yes, my rebate information had been received, and the rebate was to be mailed out Monday, 3-24-2003. I failed to note the nam...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
1545, Report:
#55316
Posted Date:
May 02 2003
Primetv ripoff consumer fraud ripoff Southern Pines North Carolina
I got directv throught primetv in oct 2002 and sent off rebate form. after couple of months started ringing and was always getting told it would be mailed out that week.
About six months now and no check and now when i ring i dont even get anyone on phone they just put me on voic...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
1546, Report:
#54060
Posted Date:
Apr 23 2003
DIRECT TV & MY DISH NOW ripoff consumer rip-off fraud Jacksonville Florida Internet
I subscribed to Directv and I got a special package that includes local and all hispanic channels. Happens that in order to get a/m I needed to get the oval dish instead of the round dish that was installed in my house. I called Directv and they wanted me to buy the oval dish for US...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
1547, Report:
#45690
Posted Date:
Apr 10 2003
DirecTV Customer Service Fee hidden costs! Automated phone call tells you to contact customer service! deceptive company Baltimore Maryland
Let me first say that I like DirecTV. I have proclaimed its outstanding features over cable and rabbit ears for ages. But this is the first time I have been ashamed to say I advocate DirecTV.
Today, I received an automated phone call telling me to contact DirecTV's 800 number r...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
1548, Report:
#47182
Posted Date:
Feb 27 2003
Dish Network Rips off existing customers Rensselaer County New York
When attempting to upgrade to a Dish 500 system (and desiring to add a second receiver at the same time) I was told by Dish network that my only option, as an existing customer, was to pay roughly 200 dollars to receive the equipment - Not including shipping/handling.
I notice th...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
1549, Report:
#32876
Posted Date:
Feb 22 2003
Prime TV Satellite Television Systems LLC false promises ripoff Southern Pines North Carolina
Entered into contractual agreement with PrimeTV to receive DirecTV satellite service. I was promised verbally and in writing a rebate of $140 after installation. The system was installed 4/2/02. I paid the installers with a personal check.
I submitted the required Installation...
Entity
Categories: Con Artists
1550, Report:
#45914
Posted Date:
Feb 19 2003
Prime TV Gatelinx rip-off consumer fraud scam rebate fraud Southern Pines North Carolina
Poster, this is from Clark Howard, a Consumer Advocate syndicated nationwide:
If you are experiencing trouble getting a rebate from DirecTV or PrimeTV, contact Senee Seale Moon through e-mail ([email protected])or by snail mail:
Senee Seale Moon
Th...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies