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Protecting Your Privacy
May 18 2011
Background In today’s environment where numerous entities collect and store personal information...
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Mexico Collect Call Scam
May 17 2011
Background The FCC has learned of a telephone scam that originates in Mexico and apparently...
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Emergency Alert System (EAS)
May 24 2011
Background The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that requires TV...
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Lifeline: Promoting Telephone Subscribership on Tribal Lands...
May 10 2011
Background Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly...
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Don't Fall for the 90# Telephone Scam
May 09 2011
The old traditional (wired) phone scam involving the 90# buttons on your business telephone is...
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Call Splashing
May 19 2011
What is Call Splashing When you place a long distance call from a public phone (a payphone, hotel...
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Beware of Auto Warranty Scams
May 10 2011
Recently, the FCC Consumer Center has noticed an increase in complaints and inquiries from...
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900 Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services
May 19 2011
Background Due to complaints of widespread abuse involving calls to 900 numbers, or "pay-per-call...
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Unwanted Telephone Marketing Calls
May 25 2011
Background Has your evening quiet time or dinner been interrupted by a call from a telemarketer...
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Hang Up on High Public Pay Phone Rates
May 10 2011
Background Consumers who make calls away from home should be aware that the long distance and...
