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5 On Your Side: Cable, satellite companies' 'bait and switch'

It's something viewers have been complaining about for a while, and considering how many of us it impacts, I knew we had to get involved!
Posted 2014-01-31T14:38:00+00:00 - Updated 2014-02-03T04:54:54+00:00
Cable, satellite companies' 'bait and switch'

It's something viewers have been complaining about for a while, and considering how many of us it impacts, I knew we had to get involved!

Many of you have shared experiences about how you were offered one price by a satellite or cable company over the phone and when the bill arrived, you didn't get deal you were promised. One woman even had her phone offer confirmed by a manager, but was STILL told she had to pay more! Another viewer calls the whole problem – "bait and switch!"

What does Attorney General Roy Cooper say about it, and what can you do? I'll see you on TV Monday at 5:30 p.m. with an in-depth look at the problem, plus five ways to help you get the price you were promised!

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