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  • Report:  #245442

Complaint Review: DirecTV - Greenwood Village, Colorado

Reported By:
- Matthews, North Carolina,
Submitted:
Updated:

DirecTV
PO BOX 5440 Greenwood Village,, 80155-6550 Colorado, U.S.A.
Phone:
800-531-5000
Web:
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I lost my mind back in January, 07 and decided to switch from Cable to Direct TV. Short story, not sweet, once installed (5 hr ordeal and not right at the end) DirecTV started debiting my bank account $127.58/night for 4 nights. Each morning I'd call, they said they were not doing it but their name & phone# were on the account. I had to go to bank, block/cancel debit card, contact all my honest creditors who were debiting. Filed fradulant usage report with bank.

They finally refunded all but $127.58. Then, I got a bill for $286 for "early termination". I was told by "GODISH.COM", the company I called to order satelite service, that DirecTV would not charge early termination and would be trial for 30 days to assure how much we'd like it.

I cancelled the service after all the money problems only about 3 weeks after we got it. Then I was told by DirectTV there would be a $175 early termination fee. Told them NOT.

Now it's up to $286 and I have a collection bureau calling. Still, my $ not refunded and I WILL NOT PAY for something I was told I would not be charged for -AND I WANT MY $ BACK. Far as I'm concerned. they owe me much more than that for all the grief, phone calls, e-mails, cancelling my bank card and changing everything and they NEVER return calls.

I faxed to them (3 times) as requested, my bank records showing where it was deducted. STILL NOTHING!! THey need to be stopped and you can never talk with ANYONE but some lower level phone rep. Believe it or not, they DO NOT HAVE A CUSTOMER SERVICE # TO TALK DIRECTLY TO BILLING. THEY MUST BE STOPPED. I'M NOT ALONE

Beverly

Matthews, North Carolina
U.S.A.

EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back!

HERE IS WHAT RIP-OFF REPORT SUGGESTS YOU DO:

Go to your bank within 60 days of the charge, or as soon as you know about the charge, don't delay, and tell them that there has been fraudulent activity within your account. Explain that you wish to file a dispute, and demand that they assist you in accordance with Federal Regulation E.

According to the majority of victims interviewed by Rip-off Report, those who immediately called their banks to dispute the charges did not get very far. Many victims got the following responses from their banks: we could not do anything for you or you waited too long; it has been more than 60 days.

If the bank is says that you have waited too long, explain to them how you called their 800 number as soon as the charges were found, and were told by the bank that nothing could be done. Remind the bank that they failed to assist you properly at the 800 #, and instead, provided you with an inadequate explanation of your right to dispute. Tell the bank that it's their fault time has expired, and since they gave you the wrong info to begin with, they will just have to deal with it, take the loss and reverse the charges.

Tell them the truth; this was unauthorized and your account was NOT to be charged! Keep emphasizing how you never authorized anything! Direct them to the hundreds of victims reports that were filed on Rip-off Report.com. And if you're at the bank, walk them over to their computer and make them go to this site! If you are on the phone with them, tell them you will wait while they access this site! Either way, be persistent!

DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!

Let them know nicely, that you were advised to Report them (the Bank) and this situation to the Banking Commission in your state. Since each state has a different name for the agency/controller over banks, find that name before you call or get to the bank so you can throw it in their face. The more knowledgeable you appear to be, the further you will get.

And just continue to demand the Federal Regulation E form! The bank CAN, MUST and WILL reverse the charge! But, you must be persistent; ask to speak to the supervisor or the area manager for all the branches in the state.

Let the bank personnel know you are meeting with the media later in the day, that you would much rather they do the right thing (as most other banks have) by looking at the complaints and immediately reversing the charge(s) to your account; no matter how long ago it was. Be sure to call the Media if necessary so you are telling the truth.

If you have to, be loud (but nice) in front of other customers. If you are just calling by phone, the above tactics should still work. The bank can easily fax or mail to you the Federal Regulation E dispute form.

CHARGES TO YOUR CREDIT CARD

If the charge was to your credit card (not debit card, check card, or checking account), contact the credit card company as soon as possible to request a dispute form. Consumers usually have a little longer to dispute fraudulent credit card charges (up to 6 months), but it is better to act right away. In this type of situation, credit card disputes are usually successful since fraudulent companies often won't contest the disputed charge. In rare cases, credit card companies will review disputes, but refuse to reverse the charges. If this occurs, complain to a manager and let them know you will be filing a report here.

Remember Don't let them get away with it! Make sure they make the Rip-off Report .. The more Reports filed on a Company or individual, the more likely it is that the authorities, media and attorneys will want to take action.

And good luck Let us know how you do!

ED Magedson Founder, Rip-off Report.com & Author of www.ripoffrevenge.com

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