2301, Report:
#34047
Posted Date:
Nov 02 2002
Guardian Communications, Quest communications ripoff Chicago Illinois
quest comunations,left a message on my phone stateing they were in my area installing satalite tv systems and a number to call.i called the number and they told me they were running a special on 2 receivers installed so we could watch differant channels with the same satalite dish f...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2302, Report:
#32285
Posted Date:
Oct 11 2002
Dish Network consumer fraud false advertising ripoff Pasadena CA
Our family signed up for a Dish Network plan, which at first seemed to be a good deal. We were told that we would purchase a dish at a price of $209, but that this would be refunded at a rate of $17 a month for the first year of service. Ultimately, the plan advertised by the retail...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2303, Report:
#31838
Posted Date:
Oct 04 2002
Dish Network Bait & Switch tactics Misleading information to make a sale consumer rip-off fraud Littleton Colorado
Purchased Dish Network services from a representitive that came to my door. Was told that if I commited to 1 year of a certain level of programming that I would not be charged a transfer fee if I moved during that year.
I committed to the year and 8 months later when I called to...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2304, Report:
#26657
Posted Date:
Sep 13 2002
Dish Network ripoff consumer rip-off fraud Littelton Colorado
I have been a dish network customer for 5 years. I have been noticing that lately I was loosing PPV channels. When I checked the programming guide on the internet I also found out I was not getting all of the channels that I was paying for. I was told that I needed a new Dish 500...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2305, Report:
#25988
Posted Date:
Sep 11 2002
The Dish Network ripoff dirty ripoff liars dogs deceptive company Margate Florida
Buyer BEWARE!!!!
I recently purchased one of those offers, from the Dish Network, while shopping in my local Sears. I paid $49.95 and I was led to believe that it would entitle me to 4 satellite recievers, installed free, with a dish. I paid Sears the $49.95 and was given a c...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2306, Report:
#23134
Posted Date:
Sep 10 2002
Digital Wireless Technologies, Dish Network, Echostar ripoff dishonest fraud Pasadena California
I joined in a business venture with Digital Wireless Technologies on April 19, 2001, to pass out flyers to get Dish networking Satellite System. EchoStar Corporation is the Parent Company of Dish Network Satellite System. I am presently trying to sue Dish Network Satellite and Ech...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2307, Report:
#6028
Posted Date:
Aug 16 2002
DISH NETWORK, NETWORK OF THIEVES
On 27 June, 2001 I discovered that dish network had illegally chared my credit card six times in two days for $119.00 each time. I complained to my credit union and dish network that day. It appears that they charged me for two recievers that shipped back to them upon terminating my...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2308, Report:
#26522
Posted Date:
Aug 09 2002
First Capital Consumers Group huge unbelievable ripoff!! consumer rip-off fraud East Toronto Ontario
We were first contacted by First Capital Consumers Choice by some Ann person, who told us we were approved for 2 credit cards, one Visa for $2,000. and a Mastercard for $2,500. We only needed to send $200 for activation and processing fee, which we never got back. We did an electron...
Entity
Categories: Credit & Debt Services
2309, Report:
#25680
Posted Date:
Jul 30 2002
Dish Network ripoff Littleton Colorado
I recently contacted Dish Network Corporate about one of their customer service agents calling me a f***ing bitch. I was told by Mark 19Y that he would do everything he could to find out who it was that i spoke with, but because i had used my cell phone he could not guarantee this. ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2310, Report:
#20627
Posted Date:
Jul 07 2002
VMC SATELLITE ripoff deceptive company Faifax, Virginia
Just wanted to let others know that NOT everyone anywhere in the USA can get the FREE installation as advertised. You will be asked for your information, including your credit card number for billing the activation fee of $49.99.
You will get a message that states Congratulation...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2311, Report:
#23738
Posted Date:
Jun 30 2002
DISH NETWORK Transferring Golf Channel to Programming for their top line receiver victimized many consumers Littleton Colorado
The Golf Channel #401 we have paid $4.99 to view for several years has been withdrawn (along with several other channels) from our programming and transferred to programming for the new digital receiver they are promoting.
To view The Golf Channel #401 and the other channels moved,...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2312, Report:
#23427
Posted Date:
Jun 25 2002
Dish Network, Echostar Satellite Communications, Technologies, Satellite Broadcast, or DBS Corp. UNAUTHORIZED charges to my CHECKING ACCOUNT for OUTRAGEOUS amounts! ripped off and scammed Littleton Colorado
If you are thinking of signing up for DISH satellite, DON'T!!
We signed up with DISH in August 2001. The only reason we picked DISH was because of their Dishmover feature, where they are supposed to be the easiest thing about your move. We knew we were moving in November, so we...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2313, Report:
#11225
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2002
Dish Network is a DISGRACE *UPDATE ..I beat them in court!
I have been an unfortunate customer of Dish Network since September. I have had troubles since day one. The initially blew me off on the installation day, after they promised to be ther by a certain time.
I called numerous times that day and wa told they would be there, but they...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2314, Report:
#22576
Posted Date:
Jun 12 2002
Dish Network ripoff dishonest fraudulent billing consumer rip-off fraud Snowflake , Arizona
We ordered Dish for 9.00, free instulation found out differently would not remove system. Complained to Company. Company decided to charge 3months in advance. We stopped using system and told company to cancell. Company accessed checking acct without prior permission.
Removed 300...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2315, Report:
#21796
Posted Date:
May 30 2002
DISH NETWORK ripoff Englewood Colorado
DISH NETWORK has been harrassing me for items I did not have. In December, 2001, I terminated my service with DISH NETWORK due to a move. I was informed by their rep to leave the items with the new managers in my old apartment and DISH NETWORK would send some boxes for the equipme...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2316, Report:
#21325
Posted Date:
May 22 2002
VMC satellite dish network Deception! Charge your credit card for Free installation, equipment, 3 months service no service or equipment delivered. Fairfax Virginia
Once they have taken your money you aregiven another number to call for installation.
They say you do not qualify for service
You purchased a certificate from Dish Network
They sold service as Dish Network
Only heard of VMC Satellite after I called dish network to complai...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2317, Report:
#21092
Posted Date:
May 18 2002
VMC Satellite ripoff consumer fraud ripoff Fairfax Virginia
I ordered the so called free installation certificate for Dish Network services.
They (or whoever since they say they only sell the certificates)sent technicians to my home who lied and said that there was a computer crash when they couldn't establish a line of sight.
That's...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2318, Report:
#18911
Posted Date:
May 15 2002
Dish Network/ Echo Star/ VMC Satellite ripoff consumer fraud ripoff Fairfax Virginia *EDitor's Comment
After I posted my first report, I followed through and contacted the FCC, and filed a written report. I received a written reply from the FCC. The more people who contact them, the bigger the pattern they can see. They don't act on individual complaints, they act on PATTERNS. SO DO ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2319, Report:
#17008
Posted Date:
May 15 2002
VMC Satellite ripoff rip off scam con artists Fairfax Virginia
These people charged my credit card not once, but twice for 49.99 for supposed service with DISH network, which I never received. They then sent me one letter in the mail telling me this, and then had the nerve to keep 9.99 X 2 for supposed shipping and handling charges after I fina...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
2320, Report:
#20824
Posted Date:
May 14 2002
Dish Network Satellite Tv (Echostar) ripoff, make you pay for services not received Internet
Dish Network (echostar) is a ripoff, I received service January 14, 2002, because Wireless One went out of business and traded us to this low down dirty don't give a damn company.
This service has not worked from day one, the customer service people are very rude and keep you o...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2321, Report:
#20215
Posted Date:
May 05 2002
SKYBOXTV & James Cushman are ripoff frauds. They stole my money. Atlanta, Georgia
SKYBOXTV & James Cushman are ripoff frauds. This company charged me $39.99 for shipping and handling for satellite dish equipment. Then, with out my authorization they charged $189.00 to my credit card.
I paid $39.99 for shipping and handling charges for the equipment. $189.00 ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
2322, Report:
#19845
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2002
VMC Satellite Inc. Double billing rip-off. Fairfax, Virginia
VMC Satellite said there is early termination fee. We moved, and no longer required the service.
Dish Network collected the fee. Now VMC Satellite is trying to collect the same fee.
VMC Satellite is trying to collect the same early termination fee twice.
Edward
Jamul, Cal...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2323, Report:
#18478
Posted Date:
Apr 09 2002
Sattellites Unlimited,Inc. Roddy Mckinney,Dennis Goomy,Chris Curtis said; that I gave away recievers. ripped off and scammed Birmingham Alabama
They fired me on the bases that I lost the company money,They said I read the workorders wrong. Before I started the jobs I called the company to make sure there was no mistake. They would not pay me for these jobs. They still have not paid me for these jobs. I called Roddy Mckinney...
Entity
Categories: Liars
2324, Report:
#18430
Posted Date:
Apr 09 2002
VMC satellite Inc. setup to charge you for no service consumer rip-off fraud Fairfax Virginia
This company has set up one of it's promotions to charge your account $49.99 to get you started on a good deal on a DISH NETWORK satellite system, not telling you that if you do not quallify creditwise, they ship out an envolope that you must return to get your money back.
On top...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
2325, Report:
#18287
Posted Date:
Apr 06 2002
SKYBOXTV ripoff STOLE MONEY FROM MY VISA AND NEVER GAVE ME ANYTHING & NO REIMBURSMENT OF $228.99 DULUTH GEORGIA
Skyboxtv, a retailer of Dish Network, took an unauthorized total of $228.99 from my account using my atm/visa card and I have no products or services from them to show for it. This began in October 2001 and presently they have not reimbursed me, in spite of several contacts by phone...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies