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Collect calls can cost you a fortune |
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A simple scam, this is one operation that continues to pop up every now
and again. What generally happens is you receive a call from an
operator asking you to accept an urgent collect call. While most
customers won't accept a call if they don't recognize the name, some do
because they worry it might be from a friend or relative who is in
trouble.
Once you agree to accept the call, though, you will be billed for the charges.
How to protect yourself: Never accept a collect call from someone you don't know. If you are unsure, request that the operator ask the caller a few questions to determine the identity of the caller. Most of the time, these additional questions will cause the person making the call to hang up.
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