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How To File DIRECTV Complaints Fast and Get Compensation if the Company Wronged You

DIRECTV is a company that provides telecommunications services in North America. The company uses a technology known as satellite television which transmits programming digitally through the use of receiving dishes and satellites.

DIRECTV has over 20 million households as customers nationwide and over 100,000 employees working for the company. The company has had a very well-managed reputation as a leader in the industry since its inception. Their services have always been reliable and have been monitored for quality control to ensure customer satisfaction.

Complaints about DIRECTV are rare, which is a testament to the solid reputation that they have as a company. Nevertheless, in any large company there are bound to be some bad apples and DIRECTV is not an exception.

When users encounter problems with DIRECTV, they often report that the company fails to provide adequate customer service or overcharges for services rendered. This article will explain how you can avoid these issues and what you can do if these problems do occur and DIRECTV can't or doesn't want to solve your complaint.

How To File Your DIRECTV Complaint

When you are dealing with a problem with DIRECTV and need to contact them for assistance, the company makes it easy for you to get in touch.

You can call general customer service any day of the week by dialing 1-800-531-5000. The response times are quick, and you shouldn’t have to wait on hold for longer than five minutes.

If you’re on your computer or laptop, you can connect with a customer service representative through the online chat by clicking the speech bubble in the bottom-right corner of your screen.

If you would prefer to just leave your message and be on your way, you can scan the QR code and DIRECTV’s Contact Us page and text your complaint.

The company also offers a number of ways for you to contact them via social media like Facebook and Twitter. They have even made it possible for customers to submit complaints about DIRECTV on the Better Business Bureau's website.

How To Contact DIRECTV Customer Support
Websitehttps://support.directv.com/contact
Phone
  • Customer Service: 1-800-531-5000
  • Technical Support:1-800-288-2020
EmailN/A
TwitterDIRECTV
FacebookDIRECTV

Filing Complaints Against DIRECTV

If you have experienced a problem with DIRECTV and can't get them to resolve it through the normal channels you can always file a complaint with your state's consumer protection agency.

Here are several agencies you can file complaints against DIRECTV with:

  • The Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  • Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

You can visit the websites of these agencies to learn more about how they help consumers who are experiencing issues like the ones that you are having with DIRECTV. Most of them offer a form that you can fill out to file a complaint with their agency. The nature of your complaint will determine which agency has jurisdiction over your problem.

How To File Complaints About DIRECTV With the BBB

If you think that the issue with DIRECTV was caused by incompetence or negligence, you can file a complaint against them with the Better Business Bureau. The BBB investigates these kinds of issues and helps companies work to resolve problems like yours.

How To File Complaints About DIRECTV With the FTC

You can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission if you believe that DIRECTV violated any of the following federal laws:

  • Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAAP)
  • The Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
  • The Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR)

To file a complaint with the FTC, visit their ReportFraud website and follow the instructions provided.

How To File Complaints Against DIRECTV With the IC3

You can file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) if you think DIRECTV is involved in any kind of cybercrime. To do so, you must first fill out a form on their website explaining the nature of your complaint.

The IC3 will then process your complaint and investigate it to see what actions they can take to help you get your problem resolved.

How To File DIRECTV Complaints With the FCC

You can file a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission if you think that your DIRECTV service is not being provided to you in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.

The FCC is in charge of regulating DIRECTV and the telecommunications industry so they can offer you assistance with problems like the ones that you are having.

Want To Escalate Your DIRECTV Complaint? Send Demand Letters To the Company in Small Claims Court

You can send demand letters to DIRECTV in small claims court if the company isn't resolving your complaint after you have contacted them and filed a complaint with one of the above agencies. The amount of money that you can send demand letters to DIRECTV for in small claims court is limited to $5,000.

In order to file a lawsuit in small claims court, you must first draft a demand letter and forward it to DIRECTV. The demand letter must include a brief history of the problem, your request for compensation and a statement that you will file a lawsuit against the company if they don't pay up.

You must then give DIRECTV a 30-day period to respond to the demand letter. If they haven't responded or resolved your problem by offering you a satisfactory resolution in the time frame provided, you can then file a lawsuit against them in small claims court.

Visit your local small claims court's website and see if they have an online form for filing a lawsuit. If that's not the case, you'll have to visit the court in person and file the lawsuit with the court's clerk.

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Filing a lawsuit against DIRECTV can get complicated, and finding and hiring a lawyer to handle your case is both time-consuming and expensive. You might be asking yourself, is it all worth the trouble?

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Here’s all you need to do if your DIRECTV complaints have been ignored for too long:

  1. and search for the Complaint Letters product
  2. State how much money the company owes you, if applicable
  3. Pick a reason for the lawsuit from the menu
  4. Answer several short questions
  5. Add any evidence that will be helpful in building your case

Our app will send a demand letter to DIRECTV on your behalf. If the company does not respond, we will help you take them to small claims court and get the justice and compensation you deserve.

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