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DirecTV directv's business practices are unethical and should be considered mail fraud

After closing and canceling our DirecTV service in July, we were sent a box by FedEx Ground which contained a prepaid USPS return label. Our DirecTV equipment was carefully packed and dropped off in July at our local post office and returned using DirecTV's USPS return label. On August 6, 2011, our account was charged $401.74 by DirecTV. Upon calling DirecTV, they claimed that our equipment was never returned and they refused to refund our account or try to locate the returned equipment. Since the USPS return label was created on DirecTV's account, we are unable to file a claim with USPS. DirecTV refused to file a claim with USPS. After researching online, we found that this is very common with customers who close their accounts with DirecTV. There are numerous complaints to be found online about this scam by searching for the phrase "DirecTV Equipment Return Scam". Since the burden of proof is upon the customer to prove that the equipment was returned, customers are essentially helpless against these charges. DirecTV's business practices are unethical and should be considered mail fraud since the United States Postal Service is used to scam customers. We will not stop until this is resolved.

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Mason City, US
Jun 04, 2012 5:33 pm EDT
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It may be cheaper to pay to have it sent myself requiring a signature.

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aliwithani84
Albuquerque, US
Jun 04, 2012 5:26 pm EDT

Good luck.

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tangosierra
Mason City, US
Jun 04, 2012 5:25 pm EDT
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If I can ever get this deceitful company canceled it sounds like I will still have problems. This is going to be a never ending hassle.

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Lisitag
Miami, US
Aug 08, 2011 2:03 am EDT

Oh my! just reading your complaint makes me give my sympathies out to you! This company DIRECT TV is the worst unethical and not to mention when you connect to speak to in Spanish.. it is as if you are in Mexico City, they have no clue to what is going on, they put you on hold forever, then you have to explain the story again, as of now they are still sending me letters and they used to call my cell phone but, I told them they could call all they wanted to and send me to the credit bureau my credit is already in poor state and one more idiot company is not goin to ruin my life.. Life is too short and this kind of stress I can do without. But, they should be report to the Better Business Buruea or call Chanel 7 or Chanel or any channel that has an investigating group or department and have these people on the news!

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DirecTV illegal activity by installer

I'm a Dish TV customer. I installed a post, had the tech come out and install my dish, and had no problems. Until yesterday. Direct tv came to the property to install their dish for my next door neighbor. In doing so, they cut the line to MY dish, took MY dish off the post that I installed, tossed my dish on the ground (it was damaged and had to be replaced), and used MY post to install their dish for my neighbor. I called them as soon as I got home and found what their tech had done. I was informed that they would do absolutely NOTHING to set it right!
I ended up having to pay a service fee to have my dish reinstalled by Dish. I've filed complaints with every entity I can think of, including police and FCC. I will continue to make sure other consumers are aware of the illegal activities of this second (or third!) rate company. They'll also be hearing from an attorney after the weekend, and will be receiving the bill for the service call I had to pay for!

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DirecTV misinformation leading to outrageous bill

My father who lived in Nevada, passed away recently. 3 days after his passing I drove from California to his place in Las Vegas, to handle the immediate matters. As we were estranged and had no contact for over 40 years, I was not sure what to expect or what kind of estate I would get.
As I got to his house, I saw that he had multiple Directv receivers. I called the company to ask them what to do about this equipment.They answered that I did not need to do anything with it, given the circumstances, but needed to send a death certificate for them to close the account.
After receiving the death certificate a month later, I called Directv again to close the account, and was then informed that I had 21 days to return the equipment or would be charged $600!
I am trying to fight this and, every time I call, get a different answer. One employee said that it could be handled and that I needed to call back in three days to ensure that the recovery kits for the equipment had been canceled, This had not been the case, and I was again told that the account would be charged $600. In addition they continued charging the account passed my first phone call.
DO NOT EVER GIVE YOUR BUSINESS TO THESE PEOPLE!
As administrator of the estate, I need to pay bills. However, I also have responsibility to not overpay creditors.
Personnaly, I am switching to Dish Network ASAP!

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Denver, US
May 15, 2012 10:08 pm EDT

spgc,

We would love to have you with us! I encourage you do private message me with any questions you may have about the service so that I can provide some assistance and get you going! Feel free, also, to check us out online at www.dish.com, which is a great source of information on our most popular promotion and all of our packages.

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DirecTV does not allow anyone to watch what you have on direct tv online. it's a fraud and a scam

The advertising on this is False. Only a handful of people at Direct TV know what this product is, so don't think you can just call in to their service center and get the straight poop on this. They advertise "live streaming of what's on your TV" onto your laptop or computer, but the only thing it can "live stream" to is an ipad (I come to find out after escalating the call). If you aren't streaming onto the iPad, then all you can see is Cinimax, Starz, Encore (for a fee if you aren't on the higher cost plans, and paid programming. Connie

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DirecTV upset about direct tv bill and charges

My bill jumped from $65.00 to $99.00. I had the Choice Plan for about 4 years before I had it cut off for about a month to try U Verse. I did not like that so I returned to Direct TV. I told them I am on Social Security and could not afford $99.00 a month. They offered me the Select Plan I was told I would get over 100 channels but I counted them tonight and I am getting approx 50. I am realy upset that I am paying about $65.00 and not getting any of the programs I like. I was told if I cancel them they are going to take $200.00 of my credit card for early cancellation.

I can’t wait to be able to go back to comcast where I can get the progams I like for aprox $65.00. I had called Direct in question about my bill, the man i talked to said i could get HD for 24 mts. free to sign another contract. I did this then on my next bill i was chg. 10.00 for it. I called they said i had to go up to a higher pkg. and do direct depost to get it free. I was totaly misinformed and now i am under a 2 yr. contract. I called again and told them to take the HD receiver out and put a regular one in, then i’m told it will cost me 69.00 to get a reg. receiver. I feel they trapped me into a 2 yr. contract.

The whole thing was misrepresentation. The only thing i could do is take the one from the bedroom and put in living room, so now i only have 1 tv working. When this contract is up i will never use them again and will tell everyone how they are. I’m mad enough to break the contract and go to court over this. Some one needs to stand up to this unfair treatment to customers.

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DirecTV “unathorized” direct tv payment withdrawal from checking account

I have had Direct TV’s satellite programming service since 2003 and have kept their service even after the contract expired years ago. Last month (October 2011), I cancelled their service due to bad economic times. Their agent told me not to make any payments until I received the final prorated bill in the mail. I had been using their internet-based system to make payments which required “my authorization for any transaction”. The final bill was going to be paid when I received it. The final bill was for $100.08 which was reasonable.

Direct TV did not wait until they received my payment; instead, they entered into my checking account and withdrew the money without my authorization – this is an outright action of theft! I am the only one with the authority to make payments from my checking account (whether online or via hardcopy check). This is a breach of trust and actions of a company that will steal from anyone the first chance that they get when it suits their purpose.

This cannot be allowed to happen. It is a legal issue which the government needs to take action to prevent. If a company advertises a service option to pay via their internet connection, this does not allow them the right to enter and take your money anytime that they want without your authorization just because you have paid in the past using their internet service.

It demonstrates that when a corporation is given access to privy information from their own loyal clientele, they will use that information to steal from the client. Did they think that after 8 years of paying their programming service, all of a sudden they were not going to get paid the last $100.08? I run my own business. If I disrespected my clients the same way, I would have been out of business along time way. If I took the same actions as Direct TV, I would be in jail!

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DirecTV cancellation of free 3-month package

I contracted Direct TV with my local company Centurylink as part of the triple bundle advertised for $109.99. From day one, there has been a problem with the service, from the installation to the billing and the charges. CenturyLink sends you to Direct TV and then they do the bouncing game. Two days before the supposed free day package was to expire, I called Century Link to cancel, they told me that I needed to speak to Direct TV. I then called Direct TV, they activated a new receiver that I got and then the guy on the phone told me that they cancelled the premium channel package. A couple of months later, I noticed that our bill was once again unusually high, called and Century Link advised me that they were charging me $45 for the premium package. I was transferred to Direct TV, spoke to a Supervisor and they told me that they would cancel it. Today, my service was interrupted and I called to find out why, guess what? They never did. Conveniently, they dont have a record of me cancelling, although they do have that I got my receiver reactivated on that day. So now they are telling me that they are not crediting me what they have been charging for the last 7 months, even though we never used it. This is their scam, they conveniently do not cancel it and then they have you on the hook. Noone wants to budge, but they are quick to tell you that you cannot cancel because of the two-year agreement. Direct TV's customer service lacks big time!

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Monroe, US
Apr 25, 2012 4:10 am EDT
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Hello abrang, this is B with the CenturyLink Help Team. I'm sorry to hear you had this experience with us and DirecTV. If you still need assistance with your DirecTV billing, you can e-mail me at TalkToUs@CenturyLink.com, and I'll be happy to help in any way I can.

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DirecTV contract lie for free movie channels

We recently had Dirct tv installed and was offered a “package” deal which included free movie channels for 3 months and free NFL Ticket. The installer showed me where the NFL games were, (channel 700s)and told me to enjoy the games on Sunday. Well, Sunday came but I did not have access to NFL Ticket. I also do not have the free movie channels as promised. When I complained to them, they lied and said they had not promised those things in my package.

They said we were locked in to a 2 year contract and there was nothing they could do about it. Funny enough, they let my wife make an agreement over the phone to alter the contract by paying more each month, but would not allow us to add the NFL Ticket we were promised the first time. I HATE to be lied to…..Sign up with Direct tv….you WILL be lied to!

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ladon79
Detroit, US
Apr 18, 2012 2:20 am EDT

thanks you for using Divect TV

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DirecTV removal of local abc channel 13

We are upset that Direct TV has not come to terms with ABC to continue airing our local channel 13 out of Kearney, which is our primary channel of interest. If this is not resolved quickly we will move our business to another company where we can receive the service we signed on for. Direct TVs rates continue to increase significantly, and we do not feel we are receiving the service we are paying for.

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Michael J. Kent
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Sep 08, 2017 11:50 am EDT

I think this impass needs to be addressed soon. With hurricane Irma and all thats going on in this crazy world we need all the info we can get. Does this mean I can break my contract with Direct tv not getting the stations we were promised? Lets come on guys get your act together and get this out of the way. Enough is enough

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Janedough
Los Angeles, US
Apr 03, 2012 5:56 pm EDT
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thud, I have no need to call ABC or any other network and voice my concerns as I get their HD content for FREE. My point is that there are now viable, more cost effective ways to get your entertainment than just dish or cable.

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Janedough
Los Angeles, US
Apr 03, 2012 11:00 am EDT
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I just recently cut the cord with DirecTV (I was a 10 year customer) because of ever increasing prices. I bought an antenna (check http://transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps/ to see what channels you should get ) and now I get the network channels in HD for free and the signal is great (have a 42" HD TV). I compliment my antenna content with streaming content (Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu Plus, each avg from 6-8 dollars a month) via a Roku box and my monthly bill is less than a third of what it was. There are now a lot of alternatives out there that offer a much better value than dish or cable. Google cutting the cable cord to find out if it might work for you. The only thing you have to lose is a big cable bill :)

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DirecTV bait & switch

When shopping for a new cable / internet provide, I called direct tv, dish network and verizon. The direct tv sales agent very specifically promised me "all premium channels" were included in their "premier package". I found direct tv to be the best value so I committed my business to them.

Now that my dish is installed, I found that many channels were showing that they were not included in my package. I called customer service and they immediately acknowledged that these calls are very common, and that the premier package does "really" include "all premium channels", but that they are available at an addional fee. I kindly declined and asked to speak to a supervisor, she kindly offered up 3 free months of the additional premium channels. I thanked her, but I was not content with her offer.

After sitting on hold forever, I finally got a manager on the phone who once again, immediately acknowledged that this is a very common complaint, but his hands were tied. He said that in order to either get "all premium channels" for the fee that I was quoted, or to relieve me from contract, I would have to literally go through the "office of the president" at direct tv. I found that to be overkill, but I followed his instruction.

After pushing my way through, I was able to reach a manager within the "office of the president". He very specifically told me that despite it being "confusing", the law allows for them to market themselves in this manner. I took great offense and requested that the audio tape of my conversation with their sales representative be pulled and transcribed. The managers tone was very pleasant and he's asked for 1 week to have the audio tapes pulled and reviewed.

The true issue is that this is a well understood and acknowledged tactic with direct tv. Of the amount of clients who are exposed to this classic bait and switch, how many are inclined to call and ask about it? Of those few, how many are willing to press the matter past accepting the 3 "free" months? Out of those select few, who are tenacious enough to actually press the action with the "office of the president? Me, me, me and me!

It's simply a ruthless tactic that will remain in place until enough consumers raise their voice and file complaints with the "office of the president" and the better business bureau. Good luck!

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Apr 03, 2012 2:49 pm EDT

I agree, it's soooo insulting to get caught up in an admitted bait and switch, then be told that if I was to cancel, they would hit me with an early cancellation fee. I cannot stand to be heavy handed as a consumer!

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DirecTV I paid but no service

i subscribed to satellite direct after they got my credit card number and deducted the funds. things seem to going well they gave me a registration code it is 2388147b17cba8943fa183314 but when i tried to use it ;it would not except it i tried every thing i could think of i tried getting in touch with them and i left my phone number and my e mail address but still no satellite tv i am begining to think i have been ripped off what do you think thankyou

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DirecTV payment

Just a word of warning-if you use credit card or debit card payments to Direct TV-you allow them the ability to take money out of your account even if you verbally deny them access. Read your contract carefully as they are not able to produce a signed copy of it if you disoute it. My bank told me basically not to bother filing a complaint as they rarely win. So Direct TV is out to rape the public-please consider using an alternative.

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819 Quaker Street, US
Mar 26, 2012 2:22 pm EDT

Directv debited my checking account $547.21 on 12/12/11. It has taken 3 months to dispute it with my bank, but I finally got my money back from them. Those a**wipes should be put out of business! I don't care what they say about their so-called contract, you can't go dipping into somebody's pocket without their authorization. It's called stealing and if we the general public were to do it to them, we would be locked up and the key thrown away.

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DirecTV - horrible customer service

I signed up for the direct tv and internet bundle at "general sales". They came to install the dish on the day I moved in and all was fine. Then I am waiting for about three days and wondering where my internet service is? So I call direct tv and they tell me to call verizon myself!!! I didn’t even know that my internet service would be through verizon, but...

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DirecTV price increase

Why is it that companies believe they can treat their loyal customers the same as their new customers. If someone has been with a company for a period of time and in a contract to me the price should not change, I understand they have package deals for the first year but your base price should stay the same. Directv feels that it is a good idea to raise a contracted price after the first year deal almost a $10 increase to "everyone".

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Mar 18, 2012 9:03 am EDT

They do this because they can. They rope you into a one sided contract that gives you zero leverage. They know they have lawyers on their side and you don't.

They also know that people are willing to be screwed over to watch Comedy Central and Cartoon Network. People have become fat and lazy. God only knows how many DirecTV subscribers out there willing to pay far out the ### to watch the idiot box. It doesn't matter the cost.

Because of urban sprawl. no other carriers can even provide service. I live in a small town that spans a two hour drive from where I live to the other side of the city. The city only has a population of 316, 000 people. Just about everyone lives outside the area the cable TV providers are willing to service. The phone companies only makes high speed internet service available to a very small segment of the population that live in the outskirts of the city proper. A lot of residents are stuck with a choice of either DirecTV or Dish Network in the end.

The answer to this problem is to stop paying for it. A boycott of pay TV providers who insist that contracts should benefit the company and screw the consumer is the only way. Why would a company like DirectTV change their operating model when they have people lined up to be treated like dogs?

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DirecTV - adult sex toy infomercials

I have Direct TV. I signed up for online controls of the account. Under parental controls I pushed the option for no adult content. Unfortunly, they carry a number of adult informercial channels that sell adult sex toys. Even though I set up the option of having no adult content on Direct TV, that does not carry over to the ADULT SEX TOY INFOMERCIAL...

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DirecTV bait & switch fraud

I was called by one of your reps that offered me free starz for 3 months now my bill has been charged... What happened to free. I asked for it to be removed and the charges taken off and the rep on the phone said he could not do it without charging me a early cancelation fee. Your rep has now put me on hold for 15 minutes to wait to talk to a manager. I am very disappointed the directv is lying to its customers. Now in order to solve this I have to call in again to cancel starz and avoid a early termination fee. Why do I have to waste my time taking care of something that was your mistake in the first place. This is terrible service and I am sad that I am longtime customer... And this is how I get treated. I am thinking to go to the bbb or my local news station and tell them you are doing a bait and switch scam. Also your manager that I talked to treated me rudely and made it like this whole thing was my fault! Incredible!

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Fresno, US
Feb 26, 2013 6:56 pm EST
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when they say they CAN'T do that, It's B.S. I worked for cable tv for 30 years and there is always somthing that can be done. you-all should go to your states attorney general.

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Lalaine123
Fullerton, US
Mar 14, 2012 9:14 pm EDT

Yeah, I guess you're right.I'll just stick with what I have now.I'm pretty content with it.

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Thunder Bay, CA
Mar 14, 2012 7:00 pm EDT
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LisaFolsom: When you called DirecTV, did you ask why you were charged for Starz when you should have gotten it for free for 3 months?

Lalaine123: You will get the same complaints for cable companies and Dish Network.

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Lalaine123
Fullerton, US
Mar 14, 2012 6:48 pm EDT

Hmmm...I was thinking about switching to DirecTV but now I'm not so sure.I've read many negative complaints about them.That sounds like a hassle!

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DirecTV stop payment and misleading advertisement

Called on July 14, 2011 and spoke to Jean on Customer Billing Dept., asked her about why my bill was so high, her respond was because of my prime channels. I told her that when I signed with Direct TV the amount was to be $61.51 for the first year and then on the second it would go up to $98.00, that is the reason for signing a contract for two years. Well, she said I was wrong and she could give me a $15.00 credit for the next 6 months, I agreed at that moment.

I went ahead and tried to retrieved the original contract from my computer and Direct TV website and I failed. Called back on August 16, 2011 and spoke to Paul, asked him if he would send me the original contract, and he said he would. On that conversation I asked him to stop the electronic payments and he said it was done, well, it did not happen. On August 22 the electronic payment caused my checking acct. to be overdrawn and I requested from Connie a reimbursement of the overdrawn charges plus a letter address to Union Bank, nothing happened. On August 29 Frances told me to FAX my Union bank statement where it showed the fees for the overdrawn and I again requested the letter for Union Bank, nothing happened. Today is Sept.07 and called again and spoke to Mike, now he told me to put everything in writing via e-mail and then they will look at my problem.

This is completely a nuisance and a disregard to me the customer. I am stock on this contract and Direct TV is making my life miserable and to top it their customer billing dept. is absolutely incompetent. Please see what can be done.

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DirecTV damaging my credit

In December 07 I called Direct TV as they had "free Installation" and set up an appointment for service. I had to give them my debit card info. In Jan. 08 a tech. came to my house and ? if I ever had direct TV B4 and I said no. He then said installation would be $300 so I told him I didn't want it installed and canceled it. 6 months later Direct TV took $3102.94 from my bank account. I called the bank and told them it was fraud. I have called Direct TV numerous times, sent letters disputing as I have had their service and I was now sent to a collection agency and they have ruined my credit. I have had Comcast since 07-31-00 and have never changed cable companies. Direct TV has to know I never used their service nor was ever installed. They are fraudulent.

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DirecTV steal customers money

I discontinued my service 7/2011 have not received final statement 8/10/2011 my bank acct via debit card was charged for $147.91 money needed for the rest of my aug. bills. Vontacted direct tv customer service and was informed that i signed an agreement at the time of installation (installation was in 7/2010) stating that i agreed to allow Direct tv to charge my acct for unpaid charges.

I asked them to refund the monry stating that I did not receive paperwork at time of installation. Rep continued to challenge me not refund money. I have filed a complaint with the Oregon State Attorney general and the FCC I encourage everyone that is having problems to file complaints just go to the State website and find complaint info and file go to FCC website and file complaint. Direct tv is using predatory and deceptive practices to steal money from their customers jusdt like the credit card companies were doing until the politicians and lawmakers got smart and enact laws stopping the preditatory and deceptive practices. Go with DISH, much better company hopefully will never cross the line and steal customers money.

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amber22779
Jamestown, US
Mar 09, 2012 4:02 am EST

Direct tv did the same thing to me aand when i asked for a refund they sent me $24.00. I paid $197.00, they are the biggest joke ever.

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DirecTV equipment return scam

After closing and canceling our directv service in july, we were sent a box by fedex ground which contained a prepaid usps return label. Our directv equipment was carefully packed and dropped off in july at our local post office and returned using directv's usps return label. On august 6, 2011, our account was charged $401.74 by directv.

Upon calling directv, they claimed that our equipment was never returned and they refused to refund our account or try to locate the returned equipment. Since the usps return label was created on directv's account, we are unable to file a claim with usps. Directv refused to file a claim with usps. After researching online, we found that this is very common with customers who close their accounts with directv. There are numerous complaints to be found online about this scam by searching for the phrase "directv equipment return scam".

Since the burden of proof is upon the customer to prove that the equipment was returned, customers are essentially helpless against these charges. Directv's business practices are unethical and should be considered mail fraud since the united states postal service is used to scam customers. We will not stop until this is resolved.

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Pricing and Packages: DirecTV offers a range of pricing options and packages to suit different budgets and preferences. Their pricing structure is transparent, with clear information on the costs associated with each package. Customers can choose from various package options, including basic, mid-tier, and premium packages, each offering different channels and features. The value for money offered by DirecTV's pricing is generally considered to be good, with competitive prices compared to other providers in the market.

Channel Selection: DirecTV provides a comprehensive list of channels, catering to a wide range of interests and preferences. Their channel lineup includes a diverse selection of entertainment, news, sports, and lifestyle channels. Additionally, DirecTV offers premium channels and sports packages, allowing customers to access exclusive content and live sporting events. The variety and diversity of channels offered by DirecTV are highly regarded by customers.

Equipment and Installation: DirecTV's equipment is known for its quality and reliability. Customers have reported positive experiences with the performance of DirecTV's receivers and remotes. The installation process is generally smooth and efficient, with professional technicians handling the setup. DirecTV also provides customer support throughout the installation process, ensuring any issues or questions are addressed promptly. While there may be additional fees or charges related to equipment and installation, they are clearly communicated to customers upfront.

Customer Service: DirecTV's customer service is responsive and effective, with representatives available to assist customers with their inquiries and concerns. Customers have access to various support channels, including phone, email, and online chat. The helpfulness of customer support agents is generally praised by customers. Based on feedback and reviews, customer satisfaction levels with DirecTV's customer service are generally high.

Reliability and Signal Strength: DirecTV's signal is known for its reliability and consistency. Customers have reported minimal disruptions or outages in their service. The signal strength may vary slightly depending on the location and weather conditions, but overall, DirecTV provides a strong and stable signal. Any reported issues or outages are promptly addressed by DirecTV's technical support team.

On-Demand and Streaming Options: DirecTV offers an extensive on-demand library and streaming capabilities. Customers have access to a wide range of movies, TV shows, and other on-demand content. The user interface is user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and access on-demand content. While DirecTV's on-demand library may not be as extensive as some other streaming services, it still offers a satisfactory selection of content. The quality of streaming is generally good, with minimal buffering or playback issues.

Contract Terms and Cancellation Policy: DirecTV's contract terms include a specified length, typically ranging from 12 to 24 months. Early termination fees may apply if customers cancel their contract before the agreed-upon period. The cancellation policy is transparent, with clear information on any associated charges. While some customers may find the contract terms restrictive, others appreciate the stability and benefits offered by longer-term contracts. Overall, DirecTV's contract terms are considered fair and flexible.

Overall User Experience: The overall user experience with DirecTV's services is generally positive. Customers appreciate the wide range of channels and packages available, as well as the reliability of the signal. The quality of customer service and support is highly regarded, with prompt and helpful assistance provided. While there may be some limitations in terms of on-demand content and contract terms, DirecTV is still considered a reputable and reliable service provider in the industry.

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