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DirecTV - corporate rapist
Jun. 11th, 2010 09:24 pmHere is a prime example of Corporate Rape, people.
We cancelled our DirecTV account, and they sent us a box for the cable boxes. Well, other things came up, and we forgot to return them.
Imagine my surprise when I go to my checking account to check on another bill, and I find a $98 charge from DirecTV. A charge I did not authorize.
Well, it seems, somewhere in the fine print of DirecTV's contract, it says they will auto-debt on final bill. Naturally, that is not something that is right up front.
Such a thing used to be illegal. Well folks, it isn't, anymore.
They will refund the money when we return the boxes. They're lucky I don't find a rocket to launch them on right up their asses.
I will never get their service again, and I advise anyone else reading this to reevaluate if it would suit them better to go with another company - but before you do, ask them if that clause is in THEIR fine print.
We cancelled our DirecTV account, and they sent us a box for the cable boxes. Well, other things came up, and we forgot to return them.
Imagine my surprise when I go to my checking account to check on another bill, and I find a $98 charge from DirecTV. A charge I did not authorize.
Well, it seems, somewhere in the fine print of DirecTV's contract, it says they will auto-debt on final bill. Naturally, that is not something that is right up front.
Such a thing used to be illegal. Well folks, it isn't, anymore.
They will refund the money when we return the boxes. They're lucky I don't find a rocket to launch them on right up their asses.
I will never get their service again, and I advise anyone else reading this to reevaluate if it would suit them better to go with another company - but before you do, ask them if that clause is in THEIR fine print.
