476, Report:
#245442
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2007
DirecTV Liers, cheats, fraudulantly debited bank account for days, charged $286 early termination (said it was trial for 30 days), won't return calls, unprofessional, now collection agency on me ripoff Greenwood Village, Colorado *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
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 i...
Entity
DirecTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
477, Report:
#242714
Posted Date:
Apr 06 2007
Directv Bait and Switch ripoff Greenwood Village Colorado
Called Directv to purchase TV. The salesman we talked to agreed to what channels we would like to have. He agreed we could do what we wanted. Then when the person came to set up the equipment and tried to start it, he was told that we didn't have the program set up. After several...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Satellite Companies
478, Report:
#242255
Posted Date:
Apr 04 2007
DirecTV DVR system doesn't work...poor customer service Baltimore Maryland
DirecTV's DVR service has been nothing but issues since I purchased the service. I have had numerous technical issues with their receivers and their software that they use. I have had my DVR box replaced twice, I have had to reformat my hard dive in my DVR at least 6 times (each t...
Entity
DirecTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
479, Report:
#241209
Posted Date:
Mar 28 2007
Directv ripoff increased monthly rate before contract expires Phoenix Arizona
I've had cable service with Directv for several months, with no complaints, until I received their latest bill.
My cable service arrangement with Directv was made via telephone, at which time they quoted me a certain monthly price to remain for the first year of service, and an o...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Cable TV
480, Report:
#240263
Posted Date:
Mar 22 2007
Directv refuse to refund money and continue to bill me and the bill keeps increasing Phoenix Greenwood Village Colorado
I move in Aug 05 to another state and call to cancel the service and they connect me to the moving department and they extended the account for three months and said that when I report to my new location to let them know. I call and told them that the people I was renting from didn...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Satellite Companies
481, Report:
#239385
Posted Date:
Mar 17 2007
DirecTV Group Inc. The DirecTV Group, Inc. Complete disregard for our personal possessions and breach of contract Nationwide
On or about Thursday, September 7, 2006, I opted for a DirecTV special for Football fans, NFL Sunday Ticket. The technician that installed my service broke my television by installing a 6 foot analog cable from the DVR box to the antenna mount on the back of my 54 inch Samsung HD T...
Entity
DirecTV - The DirecTV Group
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
482, Report:
#238391
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2007
Directv ,lies and misleads consumers Balitmore Maryland
Directv lies and misleads consumers when they claim to offer local channels! Directv does not offer local channels at all! The only local channels that Directv offers us is so-called local channels in SC! I live in NC & with Directv offering only local channels from SC that's like o...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
483, Report:
#237468
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2007
DIRECTV Breech of Contract Greenwood Village Colorado
DirectV can not provide service at my current location yet they are claiming I owe them #31.99.
DirectV has said A review of their records indicates I owe the money for an early cancellation fee.
If thy can not provide service seem to me I should owe them nothing because the...
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
484, Report:
#235945
Posted Date:
Feb 14 2007
DirecTV Uses Focus Receivables to Harass Precious Customers Atlanta Internet
I have been getting repeated, annoying calls from 678-228-3415. The Caller ID says Focus Receivables in the Atlanta area.
They are DirecTV dogs, seeked on customers that have cancelled their accounts with DirecTV, when DirecTV has no legitimate claim against those customers or D...
Entity
DirecTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
485, Report:
#232416
Posted Date:
Jan 24 2007
DIRECTV FREE EQUIPMENT IS ACTUALLY LEASED EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA
I inquired as to whether or not Directv had dual tuner receivers similar to Dish Network. The customer service rep explained that they did, so I said so if I got one of those I wouldn't be charged the $5.99 for the second receiver, right?! She said yes I would. So I replied, so then...
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
486, Report:
#230441
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2007
DIRECTV RECEIVED ROACH INFESTED BOX AS REPLACEMENT RECEIVER, RIPOFF Nationwide
I contacted DirecTV on January 1, 2007 concerning a faulty reciever I have in my home. After going through theirtechnical support questions it was determined that a tech would need to comeout to my home.
I advised the agent Brett that the problem I was having was indentical to a ...
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
487, Report:
#230408
Posted Date:
Jan 14 2007
Directv offers a good deal to former dish network customers but doesn't come through after directv equipment is installed. Internet
I recently called Directv interested in switching from Dish Network. I called the number listed on their website and talked to a guy. When I told him I was interested in switching, he got excited and promised all kinds of deals.
He gave me a few websites to go to and told me to p...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
488, Report:
#229794
Posted Date:
Jan 10 2007
DIRECTV SOLD PROGRAMMING PACKAGE AT ONE PRICE, BILLED ANOTHER PRICE Ripoff GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colorado
After cancelling an install date, I was contacted by a DirectV telemarketer. I was offered the following package. Total Choice Programming 185+ channels, 12 months free Showtime, 12 months free Starz. Free installation. Free shipping. Free DVR equipment for 12 months (normal $5....
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
489, Report:
#225431
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2007
DirecTV Ripoff Refer a Friend Program is a Scam Carol Stream Illinois
I referred a friend to DirecTV on September 15, 2006. She called 1800Directv to order her service. She told the operator that she was referred by a friend. The operator asked for my account number and told her the referral was in the system and that I would receive a $100 bill cr...
Entity
DirecTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
490, Report:
#228479
Posted Date:
Jan 03 2007
DIRECTV Aparently bad service, bad installation and bad customer service is the way Direct tv does business. Gainesville Georgia Internet
A few months ago I moved and cancelled my tv service and decided to try direct tv. I called them up and set up an appointment for installation and at no point was I told that there was a two year contract nor did I sign or agree to a contract. The guy came out and installed two of t...
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Corrupt Companies
491, Report:
#227873
Posted Date:
Dec 30 2006
DIRECTV claimed I signed up for 12 months,(I did not),and wants $150 for cancelling Phoenix, Arizona Internet
I called and asked to have DirectTv installed on 11-06-06. Nothing was told to me that I had to keep it for 12 months, or that there was a $150.cancellation fee if I cancelled before the 12 months.
I had lots of problems with techs not knowing how to install, and having multiple...
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
492, Report:
#222251
Posted Date:
Nov 26 2006
Directv bad installation Los Angles, Anaheim California
In July I had a DirecTV unit installed by BCK and hours after installation I been getting 771 (searching for satellite) after dealing with BCK for a month or less I decided to call DirecTV, and was getting the run around. On this optional insurance, I was told it was covered then wa...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Satellite Companies
493, Report:
#219658
Posted Date:
Nov 08 2006
DirecTV ripoff dishonest 30 day satisfaction guaranteed no risk trial Internet
I called Verizon for DSL Internet service & a home phone line, at which time I was informed about their TV service. I was told I could get all 3 (phone, DSL and TV for $106 a month after 3 months) first month $66, 2-3 months $88 with a one year agreement and 30 day trial with NO ob...
Entity
DirecTV
Categories: Corrupt Companies
494, Report:
#205478
Posted Date:
Oct 21 2006
DirecTv ripoff Los Angeles California
Folks, I have learned from repeated experience that there is only ONE way to get anything done about injustices/abuses with DirecTv: Call corporate headquarters.
I don't have the number, I haven't had to use it. Simply call Directv, they won't give you the number, but they give y...
Entity
DirecTv
Categories: Satellite Companies
495, Report:
#214854
Posted Date:
Oct 09 2006
Directv DIRECTV ripoff Louisville Kentucky
Directv has been a ripoff since they started, they shut ours off and we owe them and fully intend to pay, but which amount to pay is in question. In June, 06 they sent a bill saying we owed them :117.98, Aug,9, 06, bill states 106.86, Aug,31,06, 121.86. They have repeatedly harassed...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Corrupt Companies
496, Report:
#213924
Posted Date:
Oct 03 2006
DIRECTV ripoff Unauthorized bank transactions Glendale California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I, too have fallen victim to the lies, rudeness, and unwillingness to help of the customer rep department of this poorly run company of DIRECTV. I never in my life have dealt with such unwilling to help people. I have reviewed the other reports that customers have wrote and the rebu...
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Satellite Companies
497, Report:
#213648
Posted Date:
Oct 03 2006
Directv Allowed someone to open up an account using my wifes debit card number Phoenix Arizona
In April 2006 while checking my bank statement again, I realized that Directv had debited my bank account $150 without my authorization and at a time when my Directv bill was due.
I called customer service to inquire about the bill. I gave them my Directv account number and when...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Cable TV
498, Report:
#213420
Posted Date:
Sep 29 2006
Directv ripoff lies about prices, program changes without notice. Greenwood Village Colorado
We were told we would pay a the same rate for 1 year. About 6 months into our service they raised the rate. Other places that around here that offer directv say that we can get our local chanels. When I called them about this they tell me no. Now they have changed our programing...
Entity
Directv
Categories: Satellite Companies
499, Report:
#208757
Posted Date:
Sep 17 2006
DirecTv is having problems keeping people so they are using tricks to keep you on a contract. Los Angeles California
DirecTV 8/30/06
I called direct TV a few days earlier and asked them of upgrading my standard receiver to a DVR and what the cost would be. I was told no charge increase at all. I purchased the DVR at Costco installed it and called DirecTV to program the new DRV. After about 10 mi...
Entity
DirecTv
Categories: Satellite Companies
500, Report:
#211249
Posted Date:
Sep 16 2006
DIRECTV RIPOFF CHARGED FOR HD UGRADE THAT WAS NOT INSTALLED TAMPA Florida
I HAVE HAD DIRECTV FOR YEARS , WHEN YOU HAD TO BUY ALL THE EQUIPMENT . ON SEPT 9 I WANTED TO UPGRADE TO HD TV. THE INSTALLER CAME OUT HE TOLD ME HE COULD NOT INSTALL IT BECAUSE HE NEEDED TO PUT IT ON TOP OF MY ROOF AND NEEDED A 40 FOOT LADDER .AND HE WOULD HAVE TO CALL HIS BOSS TO T...
Entity
DIRECTV
Categories: Satellite Companies