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There are many satellite TV providers in America that it becomes really difficult for subscribers to pick the one that is more entertaining. In fact, with rising number of malpractices and scams that are exposed recently regarding satellite TV providers, selection of the best company has become a Herculean task. The most glaring example here is that of DirecTV here, which is a popular and a highly picked satellite TV among Americans. The company has been reported to record thousands of complaints for different issues. People from all the states of the United States have sworn to uncover the safe game that the company is playing with consumers. This has left general public puzzled whether or not to opt for DirecTV or not!
It is not that the government is unaware of rising scams of DirecTV. It is well aware that the company is following several goof ups and deceiving public at large. For this, it even penalized the satellite TV giant, as part of severe measures. It charged the provider with a hefty penalty of $2,310,000 in 2009. However, still the company engaged in unfair trade practices. It was recently that it settled long-run disputes with customers and Attorney Generals of 50 States of the US, by paying whopping amount of $13.25 as fine. It also agreed to pay restitution to all those who have been grieved in full.
However, even after this punishment, the scams seem to be still increasing with each passing day. Apparently, it has become a never ending task of subscribers to keep posting their allegations and keep the general public notified of its different problems. Whether it is related to billing issues, DVR operating problems, early termination fee, faulty equipment, hidden charges, deceptive advertising or rude customer rep, there has been problems with everything with DirecTV.
It is really surprising to find a branded company like this one to resort to any means of cheat and misbehavior to lure consumers in to its contract. But shockingly, it is true! People have even reported that they can never reach managers and supervisors over the phone, so that resolve their troubles. They keep trying and phone gets hung up post several hours of wait, which irritates them greatly.
Gradually, people are moving away from the company in fear of getting trapped in its safe game. In an effort to increase revenues, the company is losing out on its esteemed consumers. So, it becomes essential for the company to understand that unethical business practices will not help in the long run. It should immediately check its goof ups and offer safe entertainment satellite TV viewing opportunities to its subscribers.
But if you think that you have been deceived by the provider since 2007, then you can immediately file a complaint with the Attorney General of California and claim compensation, for that is your right. Other non-Californian residents should find out with AGs of their state whether they are eligible for restitution or not and also about its detailed procedures.
