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Satellite TV providers in the United States of America are reported to have a good ride over their consumers. Subscribers are really facing tough times with them on different issues. One such satellite TV provider DirecTV has been reported to employ unethical business practices to deceive people at large. No doubt, these providers enjoyed much hype for their economic packages and hundreds of channels, but it has been finally proved that instead of much good, they have greatly harmed subscribers. One of the most prominent examples is that of DirecTV, which has been alleged to mislead and cheat consumers largely. Thereby, here is a note of caution for all those who are thinking to get DirecTV.
It is necessary that subscribers become very careful now. It is not that just handful of people are facing the brunt post subscription. In fact, quite a lot of subscribers have faced worst situations with satellite TV providers like DirecTV. Moreover, these allegations are not just oral. People have by all means tried to bring malpractices of DirecTV into fore front. They have mailed, posted on blogs and forums, so that others who are still thinking, can gather some information on companies.
There have been long-run researches that have proved that DirecTV has indulged into unethical means of trade since years and has continuously cheated its subscribers with unclear marketing strategies, deceptive advertising, early termination fee, faulty billing system, misleading offers, hidden fees and charges. Even the Better Business Bureau has reassessed this fact that DirecTV has wrongly lured consumers into signing up with them. BBB received about 39000 complaints against DirecTV over the last 3 years, where people have complained that the company used complex fee structure and policies, which were ambiguous.
So, it becomes really more important that you gather complete information on satellite TV providers prior to settling for a single one. It becomes your prime duty to get facts and figures clear, so that you are not fooled by these providers. Even Better Business Bureau has laid down certain recommendations that advice customers to read the contract carefully before putting in your signature. It tells consumers to check their bill closely, so that find out any discrepancy instantly and report the same to DirecTV customer representative.
BBB also states that consumers should get everything in writing, because sometimes oral offers are not helpful. Besides, it is also essential that subscribers should make a note of what services they want to discontinue and when, so that things are not goofed up at this time. In addition, if nothing helps you, then you should immediately file a complaint with Attorney Generals or BBB.
Now, you have time until June9, 2011 to file a suit against DirecTV if you think you have been cheated by the satellite TV giant. Immediately file a petition and get the word out.
