Do They Hire Stupid People Or What
By fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29823)
Momence, Illinois
April 14, 2017 8:26am CST
I don't have any type of cable or satellite tv. I canceled that mess well over 2 years ago. But yet day after day I get mail saying " They Want Me Back", I'm sure they do. They made a ton of money off me when I did have it. $110.00 bucks a month for the privilege of watching their shows. Oh boy I'm the lucky one. NOT.
I remember when there was no such thing, and they started to advertise it. No commercials was the biggy, and I thought awesome no commercials I could certainly live with that. And we all got sucked into their garbage.
So starting 3 days ago I have been getting calls about my appointment to set up my Directv. One call after another. So I got fed up with it and called them. Told them I hadn't set up an appointment. They asked me if I was Linda, I told them I was not and they had the wrong number. They rattled off the number and I told them that was not my number they are dialing wrong. They asked my name and I asked them why. To see if I was Linda, I just told them I was not and the number they rattled off was one number different than mine. So the lady said she would make sure my number was taken out of their system and inform the install guy that he is calling the wrong number.
Not 2 minutes after my call they call again and I tell the guy you got the wrong number, call your office. He says sorry and 5 minutes later I get another call from a different guy saying he is on the way to my house to install Directv. OMG really?? I tell him the same thing and hang up. 30 minutes later, yup you guessed it another call about my appointment. Total idiots.
So no more calls yesterday. But this morning at 7 am yup 7 am here they come calling me again. Twice. Apparently telling them they are calling the wrong number doesn't work with these idiots.
I'm wondering when they will figure it out. Anyone want to take bets?
14 people like this
16 responses
@rebelann (111189)
• El Paso, Texas
14 Apr 17
That could be fun too @fishtiger58 just act really happy that they're giving you FREE cable ..... just make sure you got that camera ready, I wanna see their stunned faces. 
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
14 Apr 17
They better not show up here they won't like me once I get done with them lol.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
14 Apr 17
We are tv people - on a real tv not on a computer or cell phone. We have direct TV - have had it since the early 90's, I had it prior to our getting married. Here it is the only option. My husband is not a computer person so if something happens to me (I plan on 'going first') we have to have something he is capable of using. Direct TV never calls or sends e-mail...only the notice of payment and then the notice they received the check..110 is cheap - ours is close to 140, but it's our entertainment - we don't go out to movies or such.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
14 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 They called here on day about a special promotion - I said no thanks, but I do have some things to talk to you about - I complained loudly about them saying that we would not have certain local channels. To shut me up the guy gave me $10 off the bill for a year and free prime movie channels for 6 months. So I can't complain.
1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
14 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 Some companies are willing to give a little, some aren't. You were lucky that's a good price. Mine is 80.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
14 Apr 17
and I can certainly understand that, but they are well aware I don't want their service but yet calls galore and mail from them and a couple others every single day. And you don't get their annoying mail and calls because you are already a member try not being, see where that gets you. I used to be and now they won't leave me alone.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
14 Apr 17
I had Direct TV once and they're awful! I cancelled less than 24 hours later, but they wouldn't issue me a refund. I owe them $800 for less than 24 hours of service. Needless to say I'm taking my sweet time paying that bill!
1 person likes this
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
15 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 I was livid they wouldn't let us return it less than a day later. How ridiculous. That was a few years ago and I've only just recently begun paying the bill, only because it's now on my credit report. I did try to dispute it a few times but it kept coming back, so now I'm paying them like $25 every other month.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
Yea because you have a contract, it's the only way they can keep you as a customer or just have you pay because you broke the contract. Having a contract for tv is the most absurd thing I have ever heard. What a shame you owe them so much for so little.
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
@katsmeow1213 That is just shameful, I thought we had 3 business days to cancel something without penalty.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
15 Apr 17
If only we could block idiots from our phone. Good luck
1 person likes this
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
15 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 Call the headquarters of the company and see if by going over the head of your local one will help...be outraged and loud if you do it....good luck.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
I tried but couldn't I was sure I could had my kid look and he said nope I can't.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
@PainsOnSlate Oh what fun, I may just have to do that.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
So far they have not shown up and I told them I was not Linda, and they have the wrong number, but they just keep calling. They are true idiots and I think they are losing customers by the boat load, so they will do anything to get customers. However they won't be getting me.
1 person likes this
@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
15 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 I can't even fathom a business running like that. Not one of them has the sense to put the correct information in their computer. What a complete waste of your time!
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
16 Apr 17
@CRK109 I think they do it on purpose. I really do, apparently they must think if they badger me enough I will take their service. They couldn't be more wrong. It's about the money that's why they act like this. I have heard that cable companies are losing customers like crazy and are getting desperate. Internet streaming is becoming the new norm. And it's so much cheaper at least for me it is.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
14 Apr 17
I have believe me, and 2 minutes after the lady at Directv told me my number was out of their system I get another call from them, true idiots.
1 person likes this
@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
14 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 Be patient. In the time things would be regulated. They at last will know that you are not valid to them. Concerning the last call - probably the time was so short for them to know that your number was removed. Be sure all be OK after some time.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
14 Apr 17
@WriterAI I would have to think that 2 days would be plenty of time to know they are calling the wrong number, but hey I am obviously wrong.
1 person likes this
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Apr 17
That is annoying and frustrating. I'm sure they were hoping you would tell them your interested in getting service too-even though the calls weren't for you.
1 person likes this
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 Oh I agree! We don't have cable either and won't. We have an antenna and that works fine for us. The kids get cartoons and we get a couple channels we like. Plus we have DVD's too.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
14 Apr 17
No way will I ever have cable tv again, it's crazy the prices they want, I'm happy with my free tv, slling, and netflix for way way less than I used to pay them.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
14 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies A good way to go. And netflix is so cheap and you can watch what you want when you want and best of all no commercials.
1 person likes this
@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
15 Apr 17
I hope that they have sorted out their database so that they won't call you back for the same reason over and over.
1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
16 Apr 17
That is so annoying. I would just say okay I'm waiting for you to come. Obviously they don't have your address so they can't really come. lol
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
16 Apr 17
I used to have Dirctv, so maybe they still do, and they can sure come on, waste their time, but never again will I subscribe to their service.
1 person likes this
@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Apr 17
You should just let them come out and install the DirectTV! When they send the bill every month, they will be sending it to Linda instead of you! haha
1 person likes this
@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 Yeah, that would just be your luck, wouldn't it! Better to be safe than sorry.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Apr 17
@moffittjc It would, they couldn't give me cable for free, I still wouldn't take it. They have no idea.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
16 Apr 17
Oh heck no, they would figure out a way charge me, and when I don't pay send me to a collection agency.
1 person likes this
@blitzfrick (2890)
• United States
14 Apr 17
You might contact the mothership: AT&T. If that doesn't work, you can complain to the FCC online.
Sign in My activities Check Status FCC Home Complaint Center Home Consumer Complaint Center File an informal consumer complaint / Tell your story Para presentar una queja en español, llamar al: 888-CALL-FCC (888-225-5322) By filing a consumer complaint and
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
Oh really how interesting. I might just have to do that, thanks.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (246865)
• United States
15 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 We love our cable TV. We have it in CT and FL.
1 person likes this
@DianneN (246865)
• United States
15 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 It's been so long that I can't remember why we got it. We also use it for our house phones and internet. To us, it's not that expensive. What do you use to watch TV?
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
they can scam away they won't be getting any money from me. Never again will I have cable tv. it's so expensive and simply not worth the money in my opinion.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
I do feel harassed. How many times do I have to tell them wrong number before it sinks in.
1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
15 Apr 17
hahahaha! my friend, i am laughing while reading your discussion. wait, aren't these people scammers? i hope not.
my friend, i am laughing while reading your discussion. wait, aren't these people scammers? i hope not.1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
They could very well be scammers, but they won't scam me.
1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Apr 17
It really does, I wonder do they think after some time I will just say ok I'll take your service. No way, they have no idea who they are dealing with.
1 person likes this
