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What is the name, phone# of the Third Party Co. who calls & solicits me each year for a discounted plan with Directv ? Is this legitimate ?
Every year or 2 I get a call from some foreign sounding person offering me a monthly discount for my Directv. Usually $20-$30 off per month. But they want a payment before they provide a discount to me . This year they asked for $199.00 to receive a $480 - 2 year discount. Is this a legitimate company ? The person who called wanted my c card info. and said they would call me back. The person would not tell me the name of his company just a phone# 808-999-0348. I don't like the way this is done. If Directv wants to offer a discount just credit my Directv account each month. Don't do it through some sneaky third party who uses fake phone#s and wont disclose their name! I have had Directv since 1997 and if this 3rd party solicitation continues...... 2022 maybe my last year.
Marty Arthur
shannon02
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3 years ago
SCAM!!!! DTV doesn't ask for money in advance and it is not a company all though they could be a broiler room setup.
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Juniper
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3 years ago
@martyarthur
That is a well known scam. DirecTV NEVER requires payment as a condition of getting a discount. (well bill can't be past due to get offers of course). And they certainly don't call to lower your bill.
To discuss any discounts you might have, you call DirecTV at their official number they have had for decades.
So yes, that was a crook calling you. Don't answer call from numbers you don't trust/recognize. Once you've answered, they know they have a live number and will keep trying in the hopes that one time you mess up (too trusting, sleep deprived, etc.). They do this to thousands of people. It only takes once or twice to make it profitable to clean out your bank account.
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