855-392-7812 (2024)

FAQs

Is DirecTV really calling me? ›

How DIRECTV handles your information. When it comes to our services and products, DIRECTV representatives will never: Reach out to ask for personal or account information. Ask you to pay upfront for discounted services or promotions, or to replace your current equipment.

If you receive an unsolicited call from an 855 number you don't recognize, the safest course of action is to take the time to identify who the caller is before trying to get back in touch with them.

One way to check if a number is potentially a scam is to use a reverse phone number lookup service. These websites and apps allow you to enter a number and see public information associated with it, such as the registered name, location, and carrier.

DIRECTV. Call 855.796.1459 to Connect Via Internet or Satellite.

Getting calls and messages from numbers you think are spam? You can now confirm whether that number is spam with Truecaller's Spam Number Lookup! Enter the number in the search bar. Truecaller will show spam stats if it's a spam number, giving a detailed breakdown of their activities.

(855) 392-7808 is a Cable/TV Robocall.

The prefix 855 is used for nationwide toll-free calls. Calling a toll-free number means the caller does not have to pay for the call. They also allow the call to be routed anywhere in the country.

The area code 855 numbers are toll-free phone numbers owned by the business for sales and to provide customer support services. Yes! 855 toll-free numbers work do use by telemarketers, but that doesn't mean that all calls from 855 numbers are from telemarketers.

855 is the start of a toll free number, just like 800. A prefix of 855 represents calls that are paid for by the recipient, rather than the caller.

Ignore calls from 3-digit international area codes that are likely to be scams, including 232, 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849, and 876. Be wary of calls from unknown numbers with your own area code. These may be international caller ID spoof scams that appear local.

Does *67 still work? ›

Even with today's diverse range of communication devices, *67 still works on cell phones and landlines. No matter which device you use, whether an iPhone or Android, the code allows you to hide your phone numbers during calls. The process of using *67 is uniform across various devices.

Use of high-pressure sales tactics and “limited-time” offers. Reluctance to answer questions about the business or the offer. Request that you “confirm your personal information” Request payment by means other than credit card –including cash, gift card, wire transfer or private courier.

Like its counterparts such as 800, 888, and 877, an 855 number means the caller incurs no charges. Rather the recipient of the call (i.e., the business or organization) covers the costs themselves. Without having to worry about extra expenses, callers can reach out more freely and more often.

You'll be targeted by even more scammers

Answering just one spam call is a signal to scammers that you are willing to pick up the phone. So they'll keep calling you, sometimes from different phone numbers, trying to get you to answer again. They'll try different schemes, too, as they think you might be an easy target.

It's a scam. Do not give out any information. They stated to hang up and call them directly to verify of any issues as they do not call customers unless they have a repair ticket.

DirecTV's Terms of Service have always stated we pay for repair. There is the optional equipment protection plan which is $8.99 a month. Without it service calls are $99, just delivery of replacement boxes $19.95, and remotes $15.

The Federal Trade Commission maintains the National Do Not Call Registry. Learn more and register your phone at www.donotcall.gov . Some states maintain do not call registries, so you can check with your state Attorney General or other regulator for the rules and exceptions.

Appointment info

Check your order status and sign in with your account number and ZIP Code. Your tech will call you when they're on the way. The tech will activate your service and show you how to use your new equipment. If you ordered an HD DVR, your tech will connect it to the internet at no extra charge.

So just a heads up to AT&T DirecTV Subscribers about these ongoing SCAMS and DirecTV will never call you offering you this kind of deal!!!