In March I received a flyer from Directv promoting a special of 150 channels for $29.99. I called to arrange for service. Their representative told me if I would allow them to debit my bank account I would get the "special" for $24.99., so of course I agreed. They then proceeded to debit my account for $58.99 per month. When I called to question them they said that was what my fees were because I didn't send in the rebate. What rebate are they talking about? I have never received a rebate. I have since contacted Clark Howard, The Governors Office for Consumer Affairs, the BBB, the FTC, FCC, Ripoff.com plus my local congressman. Up to now I have received no satisfaction. I closed my bank account & sent them a check for $24.99 which I informed them was our original agreement. They informed me that if I didn't send in the $58.98 they were going to report me to the credit bureaus. I went to my local magistrate & as soon as I mentioned Directv, he informed me that he had numerous complaints against them & the complaints were numerous through out every state in the country. His recommendation was that I write them cancelling my service. The credit card companies will then contact me & if I can show documentation that I am disputing their charges &" that there has been a breach of contract, this will not go against my credit rating.
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