DirecTV advertises that if you refer-a-friend, both you and your friend receive a $50 credit on your bill.  This is paid at $10/month for 5 months.  All the friend has to do is give your account number at the installation and in 4-6 weeks, you will receive your credit.

This is a scam for DirecTV to gain more customers.  They do not pay the bonus as promised.  I have referred two friends following the instructions explicitly and have yet to see my credit some four months later.

My friend called DirecTV at two months to inquire into the credit and they claimed they knew nothing of him being...