Direct TV DIRECT TV Ripping people off right under there noses.. I know, it happen to me !! Outsourced Internet

Hello Vango: My two Cents for you here on the issue with the HD DVR box from Direct TV. Please keep in mind I am not an attorney or a Judge, nor do I play one on TV, but I also wasn't born yesterday. I think what you are getting at is, does this issue get into deceptive dealings, or deceptive business practices? There should be full disclosure when someone is buying something. Are you in fact purchasing the item or leasing it? The company should be straight forward about it. It would be nice if everyone told the truth and was honest, it would avoid the need for a site like this one here, the ripoffreport.

I also believe too, that as consumers we have to read everything before we sign it. If the Satellite company sold you a box, but never mentioned that it was actually a lease, then in my mind I would be thinking of negligent misrepresentation or even fraudulent misrepresentation of the product and services being offered.

If you feel you were taken for a ride, I would contact the Satellite (direct tv) people immediately and demand that they void this contract/ agreement and either allow you to buy it, or tell them you don't want it anymore, based on the grounds that the deal was done with deceptive intentions (misrepresentation) that you were not aware of, if you were, you might not have agreed to it in the first place; such as the lease. Did you sign anything, did they tell you in writing that it is a lease, did they tell you at all at anytime that it was a lease? If it is a lease, Who is going to warranty it, and for how long? How long is this lease going to go on for?

I know in my own experiences with Satellite and Cable you do have to pay attention to the fine print. IF you do feel the actions of direct tv are deceptive business practices I would suggest seeking independent legal advise from an attorney and talk to the Attorney Generals Office for your state, and maybe even a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). I know in past dealings with the Federal Trade Commission, it does take them a bit to deal with stuff, but they do contact the company and try to get to the bottom of it. I have seen companies apologize and do an about face once the FTC gets wise to them. Remember too, it takes people like you who feel ripped off to file a complaint and say something. The more people who speak up, the more aware the public can be as to what is going on. I will also keep this issue in mind if I ever deal with Direct TV.


Good luck with it and please let us all know what happens.

Tony
(Professional Complainer/ Under Dog)